Day 2 Recap – 2025 U14 Boys South Adelaide Panthers

The Panthers faced two tough crossover games on Tuesday, showing their trademark fight and depth against national-level competition.

Game 1: South Adelaide Panthers 76 def. Ipswich Force 58

South Adelaide set the tone early with a 21–12 opening quarter and extended their control to 44–28 by half-time. The Panthers’ balanced attack overwhelmed Ipswich, with multiple scoring threats across the roster.

• Archie Darling powered inside with points and rebounds, anchoring both ends of the floor.

• Ethan Natt provided scoring punch and defensive intensity.

• Flynn Reid contributed key finishes in the paint and was strong on the boards.

• Lucas Wakelin and Darcy Fishpool stretched the defense with outside shooting.
  Overall, South’s defensive rotations and rebounding margin were decisive in pulling away.

Game 2: Diamond Valley Eagles 67 def. South Adelaide Panthers 61

The afternoon clash was a battle of momentum. After trailing 34–27 at halftime, the Panthers surged in the third to close within three. Despite a final push, Diamond Valley steadied late.

• Darling again led from the front, supported by Natt’s scoring versatility.

• Reid was strong inside, while Wakelin and Fishpool added valuable contributions.
  The Panthers showed grit to stay close against one of the tournament’s toughest opponents, and the narrow margin reflects their competitive edge.

Pool Outcome & What’s Next

With Diamond Valley defeating Ipswich in the morning, South Adelaide finished top of their crossover pool on results. The Panthers now advance to a 5:30pm clash today, with a potential top 4 placement on the line.