New reigning basketball champs head to America to represent South Africa
BEREA – Through their aggressive game, speed and physical intensity on the court, the Woodpeckers beat African Warriors 13–10 in the final.
Local Johannesburg 3×3 basketball team, Woodpeckers is heading to Washington DC, USA to represent the country in the Red Bull Reign World finals in September.
The team comprises Siphesihle Maseko, Wayne Mhlongo, and Miguel Ferrao and they won the local Red Bull Reign tournament played at Ponte Tower basketball court on 28 July. The tournament saw 24 teams from around the country compete for the title.
Through their aggressive game, speed and physical intensity on the court, the Woodpeckers beat African Warriors 13–10 in the final.
The team’s captain, Mhlongo, said the plan going in was to win this title and they did just that. He added that it was a hard day’s play but they managed to basket the most points.
“Another great Red Bull Reign tournament with players putting in their all again this year,” said organiser KP Ndlovu.
“Super excited to see Woodpeckers representing South Africa at the global finals later this year.”
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