CHAMP WOMEN'S SEASON SUMMARY

In a season defined by resilience, adversity, and unwavering commitment, the Hume City Broncos Champ Women showed what it truly means to play with pride, finishing with a 7-15 record.

Led by first-year Head Coach Brooke Davenport, the Broncos entered the 2025 season with a clear philosophy: build a defensive identity grounded in intensity, effort, and connection. That identity became their anchor through every high and low, a testament to Brooke’s leadership and the buy-in from the group.

Joining the program were two experienced American imports: Maddie Holland, bringing international polish from Ireland and college pedigree from St. Mary’s University, and Kenna Holt, returning to the hardwood after a brief retirement from the University of Nevada. Both made an immediate impact; Holland earning weekly Big V Team of the Week honours and averaging 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, while Holt led the defensive charge with relentless on-ball pressure.

Once again our local girls have taken great steps in their development, something we as a club pride ourselves on. Harmony Harder, Tash Overby, Paige Tawaf, and Georgia Keighran and Oriana Rose-Siamoa all developed through the club’s junior program, played important roles and starred all throughout the season.

The return of Samantha Labros added another spark, fresh off a breakout first season here, although heartbreakingly, she was sidelined early with a season-ending ACL injury in Round 3. Not long after, Tash Overby suffered a similar fate, testing the Broncos’ depth even further.

Through these setbacks came opportunity. Younger players stepped up, and returning athletes rose to the challenge. Georgia Keighran bounced back from a year-long injury to deliver a standout season, including a clutch 17-point performance. In Round 14, Harmony Harder broke through with a 14-point, 16-rebound showing. Throughout the season Oriana Rose-Siamoa was a picture of consistency, constantly being a team first player and really showing maturity beyond her years.

That same game, a 44-point victory over Warrandyte, was the Broncos’ most complete performance of the year. It showed what this team was capable of when healthy.

Defensively, Holt and Eliza Ogilvie were the team’s tone-setters, combining for nearly 4.5 steals per game, and ensuring the Broncos stayed true to their gritty, hard-nosed brand of basketball.

A valuable addition early in the year was Sarah Portlock, who played meaningful minutes and provided vertical spacing before departing mid-season to pursue a college scholarship at Texas Christian University (TCU) a proud achievement for both her and the club.

Off the court, the group became a true team. Maddie Holland reflected on this saying:

“The girls really enjoyed being around each other.

It made playing every week much more enjoyable, even if the results didn’t go our way.”

While the ladder might suggest a tough year, the foundation laid in 2025 is undeniable and that momentum will carry forward.

A huge thank you goes to Coach Brooke Davenport on an outstanding first season at the helm for bringing belief, structure, and culture into the program. Also, thank you to Assistant

Coaches Tim Devlin and Andre Brewty, and Team Manager Effie Tawaf, for their tireless work in developing players and supporting the team throughout the journey. Your commitment behind the scenes made a huge impact on and off the floor.

With the right people, promising youth, and a renewed sense of direction, the future of the Broncos Champ Women is bright. The team has proven that success isn’t just about results. It’s about the standard you set, the resilience you show, and the culture you build.