Cherry on top as Tigers survive Redbacks bite

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Willetton Tigers 121, Perth Redbacks 115 (OT) (Final)‍

Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre — April 10, 2026
Halftime: Willetton 49–51

Willetton Tigers outlasted Perth Redbacks in overtime, securing a 121–115 win after a high-scoring contest at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre.

The game remained tight throughout regulation before Willetton took control in overtime, outscoring Perth 13–7 to close it out.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Perth 29–22, 22–27, 30–33, 27–26, OT 7–13
Willetton shot 55% from the field
Willetton controlled the rebounds 41–36

Taeshon Cherry dominated with 36 points on 14-of-20 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists in a decisive all-round performance.

Bryce Johnson added 29 points, hitting seven threes, while Timothy Ibukunoluwa contributed 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting to give Willetton elite scoring depth.

Marshall Nelson led Perth with 30 points and 6 assists, while Nicholas Floyd added 26 points and 13 rebounds in a strong inside presence.

By the Numbers

Taeshon Cherry (WIL): 36 pts │ 7 reb │ 5 ast │ 14-of-20 FG
Bryce Johnson (WIL): 29 pts │ 7-of-13 3PT
Marshall Nelson (PER): 30 pts │ 6 ast

Rockingham Flames 116, South West Slammers 81 (Final)‍

Eaton Rec Centre — April 10, 2026
Halftime: Rockingham 51–57

Rockingham Flames dominated the second half to defeat South West Slammers 116–81 at Eaton Rec Centre.

Trailing at halftime, the Flames exploded after the break, outscoring the Slammers 65–24 across the final two quarters to turn the game into a blowout.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Slammers 28–24, 29–27, 13–31, 11–34
Rockingham controlled the rebounds 57–30
Rockingham forced 18 turnovers

Isaac White led the Flames with 34 points on 14-of-21 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists in a dominant offensive display.

Blake Jones recorded 25 points and 21 rebounds in a commanding interior performance, while Michael Harris added 20 points and 6 steals to fuel the second-half surge.

Jhaylon Martinez led South West with 18 points, while Eythan House added 13 points off the bench in a limited offensive showing.

By the Numbers

Isaac White (ROC): 34 pts │ 8 reb │ 6 ast │ 14-of-21 FG
Blake Jones (ROC): 25 pts │ 21 reb
Jhaylon Martinez (SWS): 18 pts │ 6 reb

East Perth Eagles 94, Warwick Senators 75 (Final)‍

Warwick Stadium — April 10, 2026
Halftime: East Perth 41–40

East Perth Eagles took control after quarter time and pulled away to defeat Warwick Senators 94–75 at Warwick Stadium.

After trailing early, the Eagles dominated the middle quarters, outscoring Warwick 49–30 across the second and third to seize control of the contest.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Warwick 32–17, 8–24, 22–25, 13–28
East Perth controlled the rebounds 49–45
East Perth recorded 22 assists

David Okwera led the Eagles with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Lat Mayen added 25 points and 13 rebounds in a powerful frontcourt display.

Max Rice contributed 17 points and 5 assists, while Jonah Antonio added 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to provide balance across the lineup.

Marshawn Blackmon led Warwick with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists, while Billy McRae added 20 points on efficient shooting.

By the Numbers

David Okwera (EPE): 26 pts │ 11 reb │ 3 blk │ 10-of-18 FG
Lat Mayen (EPE): 25 pts │ 13 reb
Marshawn Blackmon (WAR): 26 pts │ 15 reb │ 8 ast