PLAYING Hobart on the road deep in May is when Rush started to sharpen its game right up.
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This weekend’s rematch with the Lady Chargers will test just how much Ballarat Rush has improved in the South East Australian Basketball League.
Training has been disjointed with injury and unavailability, mostly from a heavy work load. Rush will bolster its bench by adding youth leaguers Ryleigh Haire and Bronte Clark.
A sharp 12-point win at home against Brisbane boosts team confidence but Rush coach Peter Cunningham said Hobart was a whole level up on Brisbane – especially in offensive strength.
“We need to be at our best,” Cunningham said.“...They’d be a bit nervous after seeing our result against Brisbane.”