Redbacks rocked

Country Basketball League south-west men conference minor premier Ararat Redbacks has fallen short of a premiership victory.

After not fielding a side for the 2021-22 season, the Redbacks returned with a powerful side and had a solid season performance.

After an almost flawless season, the Redbacks finished the home-and-away season in good stead and comfortably won their semi-final against Millicent Magic.

Coming up against Mt Gambier Lakers, who had been the Redbacks’ biggest challenge all year, the Ararat side had a tough final quarter in the grand final at Warrnambool on Saturday and lost 77 to 91.

Scores at half-time were 40 points apiece.

Ararat captain Zac Dunmore was the game’s high scorer with 23 points. Joshua Fiegert, with 13 points, and Ethan Fiegert, 14, were also strong for the Redbacks.

Kyle Tipene, 22, was a standout for Mt Gam-