There was a milestone for Gosford City Basketball Association at the weekend – celebrating 25 years. Today, Ian Moose Robilliard OAM reflected on quarter of a century both on and off the court.  

The Central Coast will be well represented at next week’s Australian Short Course Swimming Championships in Melbourne. Academy of Sport Coach Graeme Carroll is predicting a solid meet for the regions competitors.  

Dylan Littlehales is confident he’s on track for Paralympic gold in sprint kayaking in 2020. The Wamberal teenager will now work on his mental game – conceding nerves got the better of him at this year’s World Championships in Portugal.  

Terrene Black has returned to the Central Coast briefly following her fourth place at the Pacific Paddle Games. She’ll return to California in the next fortnight – for one of her biggest challenges – The Red Bull Heavy Water Event in San Francisco.  

Terrigal’s Zak Van Dartel has finished second in the Open – Short Course category, in the legendary Coolangatta Gold. The 21 kilometre event opened with the ski leg, followed by swim and board, then a five and a half kilometre run to the finish. The 20 year-old will now focus on the Ocean Six Series commencing at Queenscliff next week. (Audio in parts)

Central Coast Lifeguard Terrene Black has competed in the Pacific Paddle Games in California. The Molokai champion looked certain to finish on the podium, but fell late in the race and had to settle for fourth. (Image courtesy of Pacific Paddle Games)

After winning the Cooper Cronk Medal for Feeder Club Player of the Year at the Melbourne Storm Awards night, Terrigal junior Scott Drinkwater has signed a new two-year deal. The 21 year-old scored a try in a superb debut in Round 25 against the Penrith Panthers. While he’s predominately played halfback throughout his career, he’s now firmly focused on the number one jumper, following the retirement of Billy Slater. (Audio in parts)  

The Mariners will face former NSL Champions Wollongong tonight. For Coach Mike Mulvey it’s a crucial hit out before Round One in just over a fortnight. He even shared his thoughts on the Wolves returning to football’s top tier.  

Several Central Coast fighters will be in action in Forster next weekend. Josh English will take on a Tanzanian with an imposing record, while Bailey ‘Bam Bam’ Mannix will step into the ring for his second Pro bout.  

Terrigal’s Michael Buettner will play a key role with the Match Review Panel in Sunday’s Storm Roosters blockbuster. In the last week, he’s also been in involved in one of the most controversial decisions in Grand Final history.