Yarrabilba’s own Nick Muller has helped make history leading the Logan Thunder basketball squad to a national victory.
Nick and the U14 boys team set a state record by winning the Basketball Australia Club national championships – the first Queensland boys team to do so.
While the competition was this year held in Western Australia, Nick had immense support back home in Yarrabilba.
“This achievement has brought immense pride to Yarrabilba State Secondary College, as well as to Nick’s family and the wider community,” Nick’s school said in a statement.
“His success stands as a testament to what can be achieved through hard work, commitment, and team spirit.
“Congratulations, Nick, on becoming a National Champion. We can’t wait to see where your basketball journey takes you next.”
The girls’ team in the same division, U14, placed third in their championship game, putting both teams among the top three in Australia.
Basketball Australia said the results of both teams highlighted the success of Logan Thunder’s junior program.
“Queensland’s Logan Thunder underlined their reputation as one of the fastest rising junior programs, claiming the Boys Championship title to confirm their place among Australia’s best junior basketball clubs,” a spokesperson said.
The boys’ team overcame the North Adelaide Rockets with a score of 76 to 59. In the Queensland State Championship competition, the Thunder boys were undefeated.
Logan Thunder said the road to victory was challenging as they faced tough teams like the Bankstown Bruins and Nunawading Spectres.
A Queensland boys’ basketball team has never won a club national championship, Logan Thunder said.
The girls’ team also delivered an impressive performance in an equally competitive field against the country’s top teams.
“While the result did not fall their way in the semi-final, their determination and teamwork shone through, bouncing back the next day to finish the tournament in 3rd place with a Bronze medal,” Logan Thunder said.
The results of the tournament were ‘incredible’ for the Logan Thunder club and the City of Logan, Logan Thunder said.
