NEWCASTLE WOMEN GO DOWN IN WARATAH BASKETBALL

Maitland has scored a much needed win, in the Waratah Basketball League, beating Hornsby by 26.

Newcastle’s men hammered Sutherland to maintain top spot, while the women lost by seven.

Charlotte Bull made a bright start, but a handful of her team mates struggled early, leaving the home side trailing by 11 at half time.

Jasmin Howe and Hannah Young both finished with 20 points.

But the visiting Sharks found their range early and never relinquished the lead.