Basketball: Keeghan Sadler on song for top side

Ruel Gare pops a shot up for Maunu in the match in Kamo on Saturday.

Bloodlines Whangaruru showed why they're top of the table in the Jennian Home Super Basketball League, thanks largely to a 25-point haul from Keeghan Sadler.

Sadler's game high haul helped his side to come out on top of the Maunu Lights 93-82 in Kamo, supported ably by Tevin Henare with 12 and Imrahn Henare with 11.

In what was a fast-paced game on Saturday, Maunu stayed in touch thanks to contributions from Josh Martinac [22], James Martinac [18], and Hayden Hill [17].

In other SBL matches, the City Hawks came out on top 49-37 in a low-scoring affair against the Raumanga Royals.

Herb Smith top scored with 28 for City, supported by Jono Lawson [18] and Kurtis Tito [15]. For Raumanga, Klay Rouse scored 22, Scott McDonald 15, and Francis Heremaia 14.

In the final SBL game, the Portland Blazers made their trip to Kaitaia worthwhile - winning 80-52.

In TTT Classic matches, Muriwhenua won 50-33 over the Portland Flames while Whangaruru showed good sportsmanship during their 92-47 win over the Bucks.

Rangi Tawhara scored 16 for Muriwhenua in their match, supported by Lisa Tamarua with 14, while Sophie Tua scored 19 for the Portland Flames.

For Whangaruru, Sian Telfer scored 33 points while Karlene Kingi supported her with 30. Bronwyn Kaipo scored 22 for the Bucks.

The next lot of basketball games are on February 21-22.