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Ipswich Force victory run ends in overtime thriller

THE Ipswich Force men are making a habit of providing nailbiting finishes. Up until their latest NBL1 North duel with Logan, Force had come out winners. But even with the return of American and NBL player DJ Mitchell, the Force were unable to close...

Lamar an Ipswich Force in last-gasp, three-point NBL1 North thriller

IPSWICH’S last-ditch victory hopes looked lost before an act of individual brilliance sent the home crowd into a joyous frenzy. American recruit Lamar Patterson nailed a three-point jump shot as the full-time buzzer sounded to secure the Force men...

Olympian Trish at home among Ipswich fans

THE Ipswich Force teams had a special guest cheering them on in their latest NBL1 North matches at JBS Stadium. Olympian Patricia “Trish” Cockrem happily accepted an invitation to catch up with Ipswich friends and see the high standard of state...

‘KD’ breathes life into Ipswich Force victory

EVEN a second quarter asthma attack failed to stop tenacious Ipswich Force import Kahlaijah ‘KD’ Dean from delivering another exceptional basketball performance. On a memorable night where both Force teams secured second wins, KD displayed her...

‘Recharged’ Ipswich Force men survive thriller

IPSWICH Force head coach Colby Stefanovic praised his home crowd supporters and appreciated a new season “recharge” after one of the most thrilling victories in many years. Leading by just one point in the first quarter and building a handy...

Ipswich Force teams deal with new NBL1 North challenges

THE new-look Ipswich Force women return home for their next NBL1 North game encouraged by their season-opening victory over the Gold Coast. Head coach Brad George summed it up perfectly declaring “the Gold Coast is a tough place to win so we’ll...

Top Ipswich Force recruiting for NBL1 North season

NEW Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic believes “all the stars have aligned” as he prepares for the latest NBL1 North season. Expecting a tough opening match with Gold Coast at Carrara, Stefanovic was cautiously excited about what his...

Thursday night NBL1 test for Ipswich Force women

WITH more than a decade’s coaching experience in NBL1 North and state league competitions, Brad George knows how unpredictable season-opening matches can be. Playing on a Thursday night first-up adds to the uncertainty. However, the Ipswich Force...

Ipswich basketball upgrade provides multi-use benefits

WITH a welcome pledge of $5 million in federal funding, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president Toni Caldwell knows how important future expansion is. A recent feasibility study highlighted that Ipswich was currently nine courts short of what...

Force women settle into NBL1 build-up

AFTER a scramble to get everything sorted this time last year, Brad George is a more relaxed coach preparing for a new season. The Ipswich Force NBL1 North women’s team mentor has just launched training knowing that three months of pre-season work...

Ipswich Force’s NBL1 plan taking shape

UPBEAT Ipswich Force head coach Colby Stefanovic is happy to be home after seven years away, working with a responsive core of promising talent. While he’s still negotiating with National Basketball League [NBL] players while the playoffs are...

Olympic superstar Jackson’s valuable Ipswich mission

FIVE-time Olympian Lauren Jackson inspired the next generation of Ipswich basketballers, coaches and officials delivering a special message of encouragement. “Seeing the amount of people who just want to be involved and be around it is awesome,”...

Towering Jemyma’s state team reward after national honour

SHE’S 195m tall, eager to learn and one of Ipswich’s most exciting basketball prospects. Ipswich Force teenager Jemyma Manyok is rising up the representative ranks being selected in her first Queensland South under-18 team for the national...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

Historic Ipswich sporting successes to cherish

IT was the year Ipswich celebrated sporting success at the Paris Olympics, watched a proud club win a rugby league ‘grand slam’ and created netball history. Ipswich achievers continued to impress in a range of sports on the world stage. Ipswich...

Award-winning Ipswich Basketball progressing major asset

BOOSTED by three recent awards, Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) officials are focused on progressing a much-needed sporting facility that will shape the city for years to come. IBA president Toni Caldwell is excited about a feasibility study...

Top community efforts rich in Ipswich pride

AN incredible period of team and individual success, backed by a strong financial commitment has earnt the Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) a major reward. The IBA was named Sporting Organisation of the Year at the 15th annual City of Ipswich...

‘Beautiful’ Jemyma’s Oceania recognition

IPSWICH Force NBL1 North player and coach Lorna Shepherd is excited to be helping “raw talent” Jemyma Manyok make the most of her first international experience. Jemyma has been selected to represent the Under 15 Basketball Australia Sapphires...