TWO of Coffs Harbour’s finest young basketballers have proudly represented their state in Western Australia.

Joshua Boyle and Kira Juffermans played for NSW Country at the recent Under 16 National Championships in Warwick, WA.

Boyle was a member of the Under 16 Boys team, while Juffermans played for the Under 16 Girls.

Boyle was the standout player for NSW Country at the National Championships.

Boyle started his national championships in fine style, top scoring for his team with 22 points on 10/13 shooting against South Australia Country, and scoring 33 points in their third game, a 4-point win against Queensland South.

He also had another quality game against Vic Metro, top scoring with 25 points.

Boyle was second in scoring for his NSW Country team, averaging 16.1 points per game, which was ninth at the championships, while also leading his team in assists and steals.

Kira Juffermans was the standout player for her NSW Country team.

She scored in double figures in six of her seven games at the National Championships, leading her team in scoring in four games, including 19 points and 19 rebounds in their win against ACT.

Juffermans led her team in both scoring and rebounding.

Both Boyle and Juffermans were named as players to watch for NSW Country in a preview of the championships featured in a national media publication.

Kira Juffermans’ mother Cristi watched her daughter courtside in Western Australia, and shared what she thought were the most impressive parts of her play at the National Championships.

“Being a good leader, amazing defence on the bigs, running the floor in both offence and defence,” she said.

“She really played the best and most consistent that I’ve seen her.”

By Aiden BURGESS