Colac Kookas
Kookas fall short of finals
Another busy weekend of basketball took place across Colac as the Bulla Colac Classic saw under-12 and under-14 sides battle across 12 different divisions.
Rising stars battle it out
A Colac duo have shone in Victorian colours, taking on Basketball Victoria’s Southern Cross Challenge tournament.
Bright future for young stars
In a season that has been described as a “roller coaster ride,” the women’s Kookas team showcased the bright future of Colac basketball.
Youngsters the key for finals push
It’s a huge weekend of basketball for the Colac Kookas, with a single win from two matches needed to book a finals berth.
Shock inclusions make big impact
Injuries have played a major part in the Colac Kookas 2022-23 season, and with the list of stars sidelined increasing weekly, coach Bruce Hultgren was forced to call upon a former young star and reigning Colac Basketball A Grade MVP.
Star’s injury sours Kookas’ win over Terang
An injury to Colac star Jordan Lingard has put a dampener on the Kookas’ win against the Terang Tornadoes.
Tech foul leads to thrilling win
A late technical foul has gifted the Colac Kookas a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Horsham Hornets, snapping the team’s four-game losing streak.
Kookas’ start proves costly
Colac Kookas coach Bruce Hultgren says a lack of defensive pressure in the opening half against Surf Coast is what cost his side as it fell to its second consecutive loss of the season.
