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Pepper proves too hot for Cockburn Cougars

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Pepper proves too hot for Cockburn Cougars
Pepper proves too hot for Cockburn Cougars

Elijah Pepper after knocking down a triple for Warwick. Photo: Madeleine Clark

NBL1 West Conference: Round 18 — August 1-2, 2025

Geraldton 119 def East Perth 68 — Watch the Replay

Johny Narkle delivered a stellar 26-point performance as Geraldton crushed East Perth 119-68 at Morley Sport and Recreation Centre. Narkle shot an efficient 9-from-18 from the field, including 4-from-12 from three-point range, while adding six rebounds, four assists, three steals and four blocks in a dominant all-round display. Liam Hunt contributed 18 points on 7-from-11 shooting, while Nikolas DeSantis added 17 points with an outstanding 6-from-7 field goal percentage.

Geraldton overwhelmed East Perth with superior shooting, connecting on 50.6% of their field goal attempts compared to East Perth's dismal 34.8%. The victors dominated the glass with a 58-33 rebounding advantage and recorded 32 assists to East Perth's 15. Fabian Johnson led the struggling East Perth squad with 18 points, including 4-from-6 from three-point range, but received little support as his team trailed by as many as 54 points during the one-sided contest.

Goldfields 99 def Perry Lakes 88 — Watch the Replay

Joshua Duach exploded for 30 points as Goldfields outlasted Perry Lakes 99-88 at Bendat Basketball Centre. Duach was nearly perfect from the field, shooting an exceptional 10-from-12 overall, including 3-from-5 from three-point range and 7-from-8 from the free-throw line. Shaun Stewart added 25 points and seven rebounds, while Michael Jok contributed 18 points for the winners.

Despite Matthew Leary's outstanding 36-point performance for Perry Lakes, including a scorching 9-from-17 from beyond the arc, Goldfields maintained control throughout most of the contest. The victors shot a solid 50.8% from the field and held a significant advantage at the free-throw line, making 24-from-29 attempts compared to Perry Lakes' 5-from-7. Goldfields led by as many as 13 points and demonstrated superior ball control with just eight turnovers while forcing 11 from their opponents. Jaden Stanley-Williams added 17 points for Perry Lakes in the losing effort.

Geraldton 105 def Perth 85 — Watch the Replay

Liam Hunt dominated with 23 points on an outstanding 10-from-14 shooting as Geraldton cruised to a 105-85 victory against Perth at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. Johny Narkle contributed a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Verle Williams added 15 points and a game-high eight assists.

Geraldton shot an impressive 56.9 percent from the field compared to Perth's 38.9 percent, building a commanding 33-point lead at one stage. Joe Cook-Green led Perth with 24 points but needed 22 field goal attempts, while Michael Riley contributed 19 points including 5-from-10 from three-point range in the losing effort.

Warwick 115 def Cockburn 80 — Watch the Replay

Elijah Pepper exploded for 41 points on exceptional 69.6 percent shooting as Warwick demolished Cockburn 115-80 at Wally Hagan Stadium. Pepper was on fire, shooting 11-from-13 on two-pointers while adding eight rebounds and eight assists in a complete performance. Todd Withers contributed 24 points, including 4-from-7 from deep.

Warwick showcased superb efficiency, shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from three-point range. Kortland Martin led Cockburn with 25 points including five triples, but the hosts struggled from outside, shooting just 25 percent from beyond the arc in the lopsided defeat.

Rockingham 101 def Lakeside 79 — Watch the Replay

Isaac White delivered 24 points and six assists as Rockingham handled Lakeside 101-79 at Mike Barnett Sports Complex. Jervon Pressley was a perfect 6-from-6 from the free-throw line en route to 16 points and nine rebounds, while Justin Beard also added 16 points including five triples.

Despite 28 points from Rowan Mackenzie and 27 from Isaiah Lewis for Lakeside, Rockingham controlled the glass with a 49-35 rebounding advantage. The Flames shot an efficient 51.4 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from three-point range, helping them build a 26-point lead during the contest.

Mandurah 118 def Eastern Suns 99 — Watch the Replay

Lachlan Bertram poured in 34 points while Sammie Freeman posted a stellar 25-point, 11-rebound double-double as Mandurah defeated Eastern Suns 118-99 at Mandurah Aquatic & Rec Centre. Freeman was nearly perfect from the field, shooting 10-from-12 while adding seven assists, five blocks, and three steals in a dominant all-around performance.

Marshall Nelson led Eastern Suns with 30 points and seven assists, while Travis Fee added 24 points on 10-from-15 shooting. Despite a valiant effort and Lewis Thomas contributing a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double, Eastern Suns couldn't overcome Mandurah's 53.4 percent shooting and 26 free throw attempts.

Willetton 109 def SW Slammers 92 — Watch the Replay

Taeshon Cherry recorded a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double as Willetton defeated SW Slammers 109-92 at Eaton Rec Centre. Cherry shot an efficient 9-from-14 from the field, while Tana Kopa added 18 points including 5-from-9 from three-point range.

Jamal Poplar delivered a monster performance for the Slammers with 36 points and 11 rebounds on exceptional 15-from-22 shooting, but it wasn't enough. Willetton's balanced attack featured five players scoring in double figures and a 47.1 percent team mark from three-point range compared to the Slammers' 32.4 percent.

Joondalup 86 def East Perth 79 — Watch the Replay

CJ Turnage powered Joondalup to an 86-79 victory against East Perth at HBF Arena Joondalup with 26 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Caleb Davis contributed a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while shooting a perfect 5-from-5 from the free-throw line.

Jonah Antonio led East Perth with 24 points and seven rebounds, with Max Rice adding 16 points including five three-pointers. Despite Lee Roberts grabbing 14 rebounds and recording five steals, East Perth couldn't overcome Joondalup's 46.4 percent shooting efficiency and 14 fast-break points.

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