THEY played all season to prove they were the best.

And when crunch time came, they delivered.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s winter season champions have been crowned during two big nights of grand finals at Sportz Central.

Raccoons proved to be the top women’s team this season, winning the Women’s Draft League grand final with a 74-55 win against Hippos.

Keira Williams was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final in her team’s victory.

Charlotte Cougle top scored for the Raccoons with 28 points, while Charlize Morrison also had 28 points for the Hippos.

Hilliars Roses won the women’s social competition grand final, taking out the title with a 43-29 win against Block It Like It’s Hot.

Lisa Wainwright was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final in her team’s win.

Bella O’Brien top scored for Hilliars Roses with 25 points.

Orange Juice won the men’s social competition with a 45-38 win against defending champions Saints.

Orange Juice capped off a great season as minor premiers with the grand final double.

Cooper Patricks was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final for Orange Juice.

It was a close grand final throughout, with just a one-point lead at half-time and three-point lead at three quarter time.

COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s high school and primary school spring seasons ended with the top two teams from each competition being awarded for their efforts.

Friday night competitions. Under 16 Boys Division 1: 1st: BDC Barracudas White. 2nd: Bayside Bandits Ballers.

Under 16 Boys Division 2: 1st: Bayside Bandits Black. 2nd: BDC Barracudas Blue. Under 16 Girls: 1st: Twisters. 2nd: BDC Barracudas White. Under 19 Boys: 1st: Cash Money Splash Money. 2nd place: BDC Barracudas.

Saturday competitions. Under 12 Girls: 1st: Kardashians. 2nd: St Augustines Shooting Stars. Under 12 Boys:
1st: Bayside Bandits Black. 2nd: Scooby Doo. Under 14 Boys. 1st: BDC Barracudas White. 2nd: The Bucks.

By Aiden BURGESS