Kym West | 20 June 2025
To celebrate breaking a 35-year drought, we’re excited to release a powerful piece that captures the raw emotion of our country boys winning the 2025 Footlocker U18 National Championship.
Their triumph at the Footlocker Under 18 and Junior Wheelchair National Championships was more than just a long-awaited victory - it was a moment built on heart, resilience, sacrifice, and brotherhood. These boys, represented Country Victoria with pride, and together overcame every challenge put to them , bringing home gold for the first time in over three decades.
The journey to this golden moment wasn’t an easy one. The team, tight-knit and driven, proved time and time again that they were not just playing for themselves, but for each other, like brothers.
Their triumph is a culmination of hard work. Work from not only the players, but from the dedicated support staff and the families who have been their backbone on this entire journey. These young athletes sacrificed so much to reach this point, having to travel long distances for training and games, but in the end, it was all worth it. Their victory was about more than just a gold medal; it was about pride - pride for their community, their supporters, and the future of basketball in regional Victoria.
This win has united the basketball community in country Victoria and will inspire future generations of players to chase their dreams with heart, resilience, and determination. The gold they won isn’t just a trophy; it’s a symbol of everything that makes basketball in regional Victoria so special. A huge congratulations to these young champions - for their courage, their grit, and their gold medal victory that will be remembered for decades to come.
Hear more about their journey to gold here.
With the Under 18 Country Victoria Boys locking away the national championship this year, it is now time to turn our attention to the Under 16 tournament next month in Bendigo.
Click here for all the details for the 2025 Footlocker Under 16 National Championships, the full schedule will be announced soon.
More Info ( https://www.competitions.basketball/events/5245)
Let’s go Vics!
