Early charge has Surf Coast in good stead

A MIX of exciting young talent and the impact of experienced individuals has the Surf Coast Chargers in an exceptional position after seven rounds in the Big V competition’s Division 2.

Chargers coach Stef Grayson believes her side, also led by fellow coach Dan Coles, is complementing itself nicely from a balance-perspective in the infancy stages of the 2023 campaign.

“The girls have been gelling together really well so far,” Grayson said.

“Our more experienced girls have played a key role in leading the squad, particularly towards our younger players and just providing that element of calmness on the floor.”

The Chargers had a blistering start to the season, emerging victorious in their first four contests (included one forfeit) but have dropped two of their past four outings.

Now sitting in third place on the ladder and freshly rested thanks to a week off in Round 7, the Chargers will host Collingwood in a bid to climb into second spot on the standings.

“Collingwood has a new import, so we don’t know a whole lot about what she brings to the game,” Grayson said.

“We’ll need to limit her impact without a doubt and do what we did last time we played Collingwood which was running the floor and pushing the pace at both ends.”

Chargers guard Cortney Hollowood is enjoying an MVP-calibre season at the moment averaging 21.4 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Kim Hammond and Jess Scannell are putting up valuable contributions, averaging 15 and 14 points respectively, as well as 14 and 11 rebounds each.

Grayson also mentioned Jordyn Yeoman’s ability to shut down star players defensively.

To keep up to date with all three of Surf Coast’s Big V teams, head to basketballsurfcoast.com.au