The McKinnon Cougars enjoyed a busy weekend at the 2026 Southern Peninsula Tournament, providing teams with an opportunity to continue their preparations for the upcoming VJBL season, with five Cougars teams progressing to Grand Finals.
The U16.2 Boys completed an undefeated weekend, winning all five games before defeating Western Port 46–37 to claim the Division 3 championship.
Four other Cougars teams finished runners-up across their respective divisions.
The U14.5 Girls reached the Division 9 Grand Final, falling to Camberwell 2, 34–29, while the U16.1 Boys finished runners-up in Division 2 following a 37–29 loss to Kilsyth.
The U16.4 Boys progressed to the Division 7 Grand Final, going down to Collingwood 52–43, while the U18.3 Boys finished runners-up in Division 4 after a 36–25 loss to Bulleen.
Several other teams enjoyed strong performances throughout the weekend, progressing to semi finals or recording victories in their final games.
Beyond the results, the tournament provided valuable opportunities for players to develop their skills, build team connections and gain game experience ahead of the new representative season.
A big thank you to all players, coaches, team managers and families who travelled across the Mornington Peninsula and supported our teams throughout the weekend.
Congratulations to our champions, runners-up and every Cougars team that represented McKinnon at the 2026 Southern Peninsula Tournament!
Team Results
U12.1 Boys (Championship Division): 1 win, 3 losses.
U12.2 Boys (Division 1): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U12.3 Boys (Division 4): 1 win, 3 losses.
U12.4 Boys (Division 6): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U12.5 Boys (Division 7): 1 win, 3 losses.
U12.6 Boys (Division 10): 0 wins, 4 losses.
U12.1 Girls (Championship Division): 1 win, 3 losses.
U12.2 Girls (Division 2): 1 win, 3 losses.
U12.3 Girls (Division 3): 0 wins, 4 losses.
U12.4 Girls (Division 5): 0 wins, 4 losses.
U12.5 Girls (Division 7): Semi finalists, 3 wins, 1 loss.
U12.6 Girls (Division 9): 1 win, 3 losses.
U14.1 Boys (Championship Division): 1 win, 3 losses.
U14.2 Boys (Division 2): 0 wins, 4 losses.
U14.3 Boys (Division 3): Semi finalists, 3 wins, 1 loss.
U14.4 Boys (Division 6): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U14.5 Boys (Division 8): Semi finalists, 2 wins, 2 losses.
U14.6 Boys (Division 12): 1 win, 3 losses.
U14.1 Girls (Championship Division): 1 win, 3 losses.
U14.2 Girls (Division 3): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U14.3 Girls (Division 3): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U14.4 Girls (Division 5): Semi finalists, 0 wins, 4 losses.
U14.5 Girls (Division 9): Grand Final Runners-up, 3 wins, 2 losses.
U14.6 Girls (Division 10): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U16.1 Boys (Division 2): Grand Final Runners-up, 4 wins, 1 loss.
U16.2 Boys (Division 3): Grand Final Champions, 5 wins, 0 losses.
U16.3 Boys (Division 6): 1 win, 3 losses.
U16.4 Boys (Division 7): Grand Final Runners-up, 3 wins, 2 losses.
U16.1 Girls (Division 1): 1 win, 3 losses.
U16.2 Girls (Division 1): 1 win, 3 losses.
U16.3 Girls (Division 3): 1 win, 3 losses.
U16.4 Girls (Division 4): 0 wins, 4 losses.
U18.1 Boys (Championship Division): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U18.2 Boys (Division 1): 2 wins, 2 losses.
U18.3 Boys (Division 4): Grand Final Runners-up, 3 wins, 2 losses.
U18.1 Girls (Championship Division): 2 wins, 1 loss
U18.2 Girls (Division 1): 2 wins, 2 losses.