Aranui’s easy win

Press, 16 August 1984, Page 8

Aranui’s easy win

Butler Auto Spares (men) and Big Softie-Aranui (women) continued on their way to Canterbury senior basketball championship honours with good wins at Cowles Stadium last evening. Both teams are now four points clear in their respective divisions with two games remaining. Aranui looks almost certain of regaining the women’s title after a fine display in defeating EdgellHalswell, 70-35. Admiral Lodge-Checkers, four points behind Aranui, had much the better of Continental Caterers-Rangiora, winning, 59-40.

Butlers, seeking its first men’s title for 10 years, had many uneasy moments against Businessworld Computers-Unl-versity, eventually edging out the students, 57-53. Earlier, Butlers led by 12 points, but midway through the second spell the scores were tied at 34-all. Butlers reovered but it was a disappointing display. The former New Zealand, Canterbury and Exchequer SaintsWellington player, Mike Stokes, made his first appearance for Butlers. He will play again on Saturday before moving to Australia. The defending champion, Vistalite High School Old Boys, played more controlled basketball in beating Aranui, 77-66. Old Boys and Aranui now trail Butlers by four points. Men’s scores: Butlers 57 (A. Bennett 20, J. Bosch, C. Dobbs, B. Duggan, K. Jones 8, M. Turner, M Stokes 2, P. Cook 1) beat University

53 (D. Usmar 25, R. Evans 11, C. Crampton 8, K. Erikson 4, N. Crampton 3, J. Caldwell 2). Half-time: 32-27 (Butlers). Old Boys 77 (K. Duff 23, H. Thomson 17, J. Whelan 13, D. Barry 11, M. Searle 6, T. Cronshaw 4, A. Manco 2, C. Cowie 1) beat Aranui 66 (J. Rademakers 22, K. Ritsma 21, B. Knops 15, G. Harrison 4, N. Costain, P. Hill 2). Half-time: 34-27 (Old Boys). Checkers 77 (C. Huntley 26, M. Shaw 18,, P. Ward 17, T. Brunel 7, R. Burgers 6, P. McGrath 5, B. Ashworth 4, S. Edwards 2) beat Mairehau 77 (P. Kuipers 20, M. Seaward, B. Fifield 12, M. Weir 10, C. Davey 7, P. Berry 6, D. Green, B. Hall, J. Longworth 2). Halftime: 38-31 (Checkers). Women’s scores:

Aranui 70 (S. Lines 26, S. Richards 11, T. Costain 10, A. McMullan 9, D. Martin 8, D. Galloway 4) beat Halswell 35 (L. Scott 12, J. Love 6, K. Saive. G.' Stanbury, Z. West 4, S. French 3, M. Van Vugt 2). Half-time: 29-13 (Aranui). Checkers 59 (B. Carr 14, C. Erb 10, 8,. McLeod 9, M. McCarthy 8, S. Akkerman, J. Cook 6, C. Heremaia 4, S. Constable 2) beat Rangiora 40 S'. Kerr 23, S. Blackadder, J. arris, M. Ives 4, W. Hawkes, P. Rollinson 2, L. Stanicich 1). Half-time: 29-18 (Checkers). Mairehau 57 (D. Broughton, M. Cuttance, V. Howard 12, A. Fidow, K. Smith, W. Tamanu 4, S. Gabites, J. Lamont 2) beat University 51 (D. Woodhouse 15, J. Burrows 14, R. Walker 12, M. Cassidy 8, G. Adam 2). Half-time: 30-13 (Mairehau).