ABA 2025-26: Carne runs the show as Denmark Magpies cruise past Railways Tigers to put pressure on Owls

Denmark Magpies beat Railways Tigers to put pressure on Albany Basketball Association’s women’s A-grade ladder leaders Barking Owls who forfeited their clash against Sonics. Owls and Magpies now share top spot with the Owls just in front, both sides having 10 wins from 14 matches. The Magpies were too good for the Tigers, who are propping up the table without a win, running out victors 66-20 in a one-sided contest on Tuesday night. It was a good evening for Danielle Carne who bagged a personal haul of 20 points, but she was well backed up by Tatum Whalley, who grabbed 16, and Ali Judd’s 15. The Magpies were in full flight from the off, restricting Tigers to eight points in the first half to lead 36-8 and then barely shifting gear to continue dominating after the break. The Tigers couldn’t land a basket after the break for nine minutes until Georgia Whitelaw converted a three-pointer to kickstart their response. Hollie Jackman ended as the Tigers’ top scorer with seven points, with Whitelaw just behind on five. Sonics were awarded a 20-0 win after Owls forfeited their contest. There was no stopping Sonics Blue in the men’s A-grade competition as they look to maintain their 100 per cent record with two rounds of the regular season remaining. They cannot be caught at the top of the ladder and notched their 14th straight win with a 57-33 triumph over Barking Owls, Kayden Collins leading the way with 14 points. David Arthur was close behind on 12 as Blue edged a tight first half 23-20 before a good start to the second half put them firmly in control. Justin Benson was the Owls’ star of the show with 15 points while Sam Holmes contributed 11. Railways Tigers sit second and kept four points ahead of Magpies with a 49-40 win over Raiders. Raiders were leading 20-17 at half-time and were still 40-31 up with six minutes to go but were overhauled as the Tigers ran riot in the closing stages. Calum Dixon and Drew Willcocks each grabbed 15 points as the five-man Tigers got home. Charlie McGregor was best for Raiders, with 12 points. Denmark Magpies beat Sonics Grey 44-29 in the other game with Luke Wilson (12 points) and Kye Griffiths (11) dominating under the bucket. Jaylen Beattie and Malcolm van Burgel, with eight points apiece did their bit for Grey.