Earlier in the season the Knox Ford Raiders and Kilsyth Cobras came together in a battle for the Ashes, now it’s time for a second showdown as Victoria’s two biggest clubs clash to support Cystic Fibrosis Victoria.

Approximately 3000 people in Australia have Cystic Fibrosis, including around 400 children and 200 adults in Victoria, some of whom are involved in basketball, like Knox’s Jordan Dance and Kilsyth’s Sarah Rourke.

The July 15 double-header at Knox Converse Stadium will see the Raiders and Cobras play for the Cystic Fibrosis Cup, with the collective scores from both games to decide the winning club.

Raiders coach Damian Cotter is looking forward to the match, and assisting children who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis.

“It’s pleasing when a game that many of us share a passion for can help raise the awareness of a life-threatening condition, and hopefully it helps to educate us at the same time,” said Cotter.

“Knox and Kilsyth have a rivalry like no other two basketball clubs in Australia, so it’s good to see that rivalry being put to good use.”

Although the Ashes were comfortably won by the Raiders earlier in the season, Cotter is expecting a fierce battle on July 15.

“Kilsyth will be fired-up and we’re expecting a tough contest. There is so much at stake every time we play each other, and in this case there’s extra incentive with a trophy up for grabs.”

The women’s game commences at 6pm, followed by the men at 8pm, with a special U12 girls’ game featuring Jordan Dance and Sarah Rourke to be played at half-time during the men’s game.