Liesl leads to victory

Multiple Australian Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian and Woy Woy resident Ms Liesl Tesch has guided the Hills District Hornets to a successful defence of their national title in the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League competition.

Parramatta Basketball Association media officer Mr Noel Rowsell said that Tesch was outstanding in the playoff series, which was held in Melbourne.

He said the highlight of her weekend was a double-double of 26 points and 26 boards in the Hornets' 60-53 win over the Knox Raiders in a qualifying game.

"The Hornets had to fight their way into the grand final after being defeated 52-45 by the Gladiators, in one of the three qualifying games of the weekend.

"They were, perhaps, lucky to sneak past the Knox Raiders 60-53 in another qualifier on Saturday afternoon," Mr Rowsell said.

"Having secured their spot in the grand final, the Hornets successfully defended their 2006 premiership title in a nerve-wracking finish, holding off a late surge from the Gladiators to win by just two points."

Press release, 9 Sep 2007 Noel Rowsell, Parramatta Basketball Association