DJ is wind beneath Forrestville Eagles' wings

• Sharif Black erupts for 35 points as Sturt dominates Mavericks
• Lloyd McVeigh records double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds in South Adelaide win
• Koen Sapwell pours in 30 points to lead Central Districts past Southern Tigers

Central Districts vs Southern Tigers — Watch the Replay

Central Districts (98) defeated Southern Tigers (86) at STARplex. Koen Sapwell delivered an outstanding performance with 30 points on efficient shooting, including 4-from-11 from three-point range, while centre Efemena Abogidi contributed 21 points and nine rebounds for the victors.

The Eagles established control with a 17-point lead during a game that featured eight lead changes. Central Districts shot a solid 48.6% from the field and dominated inside with 50 points in the paint. Southern was led by Jarvis Doles who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Sunday Bol added 19 points on efficient 58.3% shooting in the losing effort.

Forestville vs Norwood — Watch the Replay

Forestville (92) defeated Norwood (75) at State Basketball Centre (Wayville). Greg Mays and Dejan Vasiljevic scored 20 points apiece for the Eagles, while Daniel Johnson added 19 points, nine assists and six rebounds in a comprehensive team victory.

Forestville controlled the contest throughout, building a 21-point lead and shooting an impressive 52.8% from the field, including 65.5% on two-point attempts. The Eagles dominated inside with 64 points in the paint. Alexander Starling recorded a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds. For Norwood, Riley Harrap led all scorers with 21 points, while Louis Bleechmore contributed 19 points and eight rebounds in defeat.

South Adelaide vs Woodville — Watch the Replay

South Adelaide (81) defeated Woodville (63) at Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre. Lloyd McVeigh posted a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Chris Brandon added 18 points and Tom Kubank contributed 14 points, six rebounds and six assists in the victory.

South Adelaide dominated the glass with a commanding 64-49 rebounding advantage and blocked nine shots. The Panthers built a 22-point lead and shot a respectable 39.8% from the field, including 13-from-44 from three-point range. Woodville struggled offensively, shooting just 31.25% overall, with Nick Wurm leading the Warriors with 15 points. Bryce Sloan added 11 points and nine rebounds, while Joe Jackson contributed eight points, nine rebounds and four steals in defeat.

Mavericks vs Sturt — Watch the Replay

Sturt (95) defeated Mavericks (73) at Springbank Secondary College. Sharif Black erupted for 35 points on extraordinary 68.2% shooting, including 5-from-9 from three-point range, while Ben Griscti recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Sabres.

Sturt shot a blistering 53.4% from the field and 43.3% from three-point range, building a comfortable 27-point lead. The Sabres shared the ball effectively with 26 assists, led by Sam Daly's eight and Sebastian Griffin's five. For the Mavericks, BJ Symons, Owen Raneberg and Frederick Webb each scored 14 points, but the team struggled from the field, shooting just 35.6% overall and 22.6% from beyond the arc.