The Dubbo Rams’ Waratah League clash with St George was the main event at the Woolshed on Saturday evening but there was plenty of excitement around the annual charity match between the police and ambulance officers which acted as a curtain-raiser.
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As part of Dubbo Basketball Association’s Pink Night, the two sides did battle again for bragging rights and also to help raise money for the Pink Angels, an organisation which helps support local breast cancer sufferers.
The charity match, now in its fourth year, was again entertaining for all those in attendance and that match went right down to the wire.
The St George players and coaches also got into the spirit of things and selected police officer Andrew Pearce as the Most Valuable Player in the match.
Referee Ken May was also well involved and ensured the score kept ticking over and the bribe money rolling in.
It was a rare occasion with no one minding the blatant bribery as all the money was going towards a good cause.
The Dubbo Basketball Association and all those in attendance who put their hand in their pocket also deserve a big thank you for their part in making the evening a success.
While it was a big night for the association, the Rams fell just short against a St George side which travelled to Dubbo as the most prolific scorers in the Waratah League.
The Rams trailed by 15 at half time and despite winning the second half by one, still went down 74-60.
The rise in level of performance from the Rams this season wasn’t lost on Saints coach Demarcus Berry.
“This team is much improved since I watched them last season,” he said.
“Defensively they are tough. The coach has done a good job with the structures they are running.
“The guard plays pretty good, and brings a lot to the table, and they are playing tough and physical basketball.”
Conrad Etchi was again a standout for the Rams, who travel to Sydney to take on Norths Bears this weekend.
