20/03/2026
A good start to the playoff tonight by Rawthorpe Cobras who edged a tightly contested first quarter, taking it by just two points after a strong offensive showing. Gastaldi-Davies set the tone, while Dennis added a crucial late basket to ensure the Cobras held a narrow advantage at the break.
Swaine carried that momentum into the second quarter, opening with a three-pointer just as he had in the first. However, the period soon became dominated by Dennis and Gilchrist, who combined for six consecutive baskets in an impressive scoring run. Despite a late burst from Wilson, Rawthorpe couldn’t maintain control of the 2nd quarter, slipping by three points and heading into halftime trailing by one.
Dennis stepped up in the third quarter with a standout performance, leading Rawthorpe's charge and helping them reclaim the lead. His scoring proved decisive as Rawthorpe moved four points ahead going into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, Rawthorpe proved too strong for Leeds Lithuanian. A well-rounded team effort saw them pull away decisively, dominating the closing stages and winning the quarter by nine points. That surge sealed a convincing victory, with Rawthorpe Cobras finishing 13 points clear at the final whistle.
