Vicki Beardsley key to Southland Basketball team - 1988...

It was a busy weekend for both the men's and women's basketball in Invercargill in 1988.  They were in separate tournaments trying to make their mark. 

There were eight mens' team playing in the Eastern Southland tournament that weekend with the Central Otago team being strong with players such as Wayne Thomas, Wayne Andrew, Les Andrew, Andrew Stenhouse, Trevor Ryder, Chris Lockhart and Ross Robertson.  Such was the strength of the side that they beat Eastern Southland 107-45.

In the women's side, Vicky Beardsley and Sarah Miller were the key players along with great support from Jan Wells and youngster, Sheryl Henry.

Reference:    Basketball in Southland.  The Southland Times.  July 1988