Lakeside Lightning

The Lakeside Recreation Centre was opened in 1992.{{cite news |title=Lakeside Recreation Centre |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_home.asp |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070828204646/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_home.asp |archive-date=28 August 2007}}{{cite news |title=Employment Opportunity – Lakeside Lightning General Manager |url=https://lakeside.asn.au/lightninggm/ |access-date=4 March 2025 |work=lakeside.asn.au |date=3 March 2025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250304152933/https://lakeside.asn.au/lightninggm/ |archive-date=4 March 2025}} The first Lakeside Lightning junior teams competed at the Basketball WA Championships in 1993, which was followed by junior teams entering the Western Australian Basketball League (WABL) for the first time in 1995.{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeside.asn.au/index.php/lightning/history|title=Lightning History|work=Lakeside.asn.au|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323024352/http://www.lakeside.asn.au/index.php/lightning/history|archive-date=23 March 2016|access-date=5 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://wabl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/09/Mundaring-3.pdf|title=WABL ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENT|work=wabl.asn.au|date=7 September 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190311054852/https://wabl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/09/Mundaring-3.pdf|archive-date=11 March 2019|access-date=22 February 2022|quote=...the first Association to do so since Lakeside Lightning in 1995.}}{{cite news |title=Celebrating 30 Years of Lakeside Lightning |url=https://lakeside.asn.au/lightninggm-2/ |access-date=1 June 2025 |work=lakeside.asn.au |date=5 April 2025}}

The Lakeside Lightning men's team debuted in the State Basketball League (SBL) in 2000.{{cite web|last=Pike|first=Chris|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=41878870|title=Men's SBL Season Preview – Lakeside Lightning|work=SportsTG.com|date=18 March 2016|accessdate=21 October 2017}} They finished their inaugural season in third place on the Sky Conference ladder with a 12–7 record{{cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/get_file.cgi?id=3521417|title=2015 SBL Media Guide|work=SportsTG.com|accessdate=30 March 2016|page=33}}{{cite web|url=https://sbl.asn.au/msbl-history/|title=MSBL History|work=SBL.asn.au|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030013144/https://sbl.asn.au/msbl-history/|archive-date=30 October 2020}} and advanced through to the MSBL Grand Final, where they were defeated 96–76 by the Geraldton Buccaneers.{{cite web|url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/review_2.htm|title=BUCCANEERS 96 def LIGHTNING 76 on 1/9/2000|work=BasketballWA.asn.au|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010219073646/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/review_2.htm|archivedate=19 February 2001}}

In 2001, the Lakeside Lightning women's team debuted in the SBL.{{cite news |title=Helen Nicholls' 2001 WSBL preview |url=http://www.goldencity.com.au/sblonline/2001/news/01020201.html |access-date=11 December 2024 |work=goldencity.com.au |date=2 February 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010419172000/http://www.goldencity.com.au/sblonline/2001/news/01020201.html |archive-date=19 April 2001}} In 2002, the women's team finished the regular season in fourth place with a 15–7 record{{cite web|url=https://sbl.asn.au/wsbl-history/|title=WSBL History|work=SBL.asn.au|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030013426/https://sbl.asn.au/wsbl-history/|archive-date=30 October 2020}} and advanced through to the WSBL Grand Final, where they were defeated 84–55 by the Perry Lakes Hawks.{{cite web|url=http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fm910_1.htm|title=PERRY LAKES LADYHAWKS 84 defeated LAKESIDE LIGHTNING 55 on 20/9/2002|work=BasketballWA.asn.au|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030116023030/http://www.basketballwa.asn.au/fm910_1.htm|archivedate=16 January 2003}}

In 2005, the men's team reached the MSBL Grand Final,{{cite news |title=Lightning advance to SBL Grand Final |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=59611&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=18 August 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070905081715/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=59611&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=5 September 2007}} where they defeated the Perry Lakes Hawks 97–88 in overtime to win their first championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/_uploads/res/103_23518.pdf|title=Perry Lakes 88 Lakeside 97|work=Lakeside.basketball.net.au|date=27 August 2005|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829101445/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/_uploads/res/103_23518.pdf|archivedate=29 August 2006}}{{cite web|url=http://lakeside.asn.au/index.php/lightning/sbl/sbl-history/57-2005-sbl-results|title=2005 SBL Results|work=Lakeside.asn.au|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323093329/http://lakeside.asn.au/index.php/lightning/sbl/sbl-history/57-2005-sbl-results|archivedate=23 March 2016}} American forward Andy Gilbert was named grand final MVP for his 36 points.{{cite news |title=2005 SBL Champions |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=59734&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=27 August 2005 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070905082232/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=59734&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=5 September 2007}}

In 2006, both teams made grand final appearances, with the club claiming an SBL championship double. In the WSBL Grand Final, the Lightning defeated the Mandurah Magic 56–53 behind a grand final MVP performance from American guard-forward Kristi Channing.{{cite news |title=2006 Women's SBL Champions! |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=66577&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=8 September 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070905082113/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=66577&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=5 September 2007}} Channing had 22 points in the win.{{cite web |title=2006 WSBL Grand Final box score |url=https://sbl.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/05/2006-WSBL-Grand-Final-box-score.pdf |website=SBL.asn.au |access-date=3 December 2024}} In the MSBL Grand Final, the Lightning defeated the Goldfields Giants 83–66 behind a grand final MVP performance from American guard Ben Earle.{{cite news |title=Men go Back-to-Back |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=66581&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=2 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=9 September 2006 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070905082039/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=66581&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=5 September 2007}} Earle had 32 points in the win.{{cite web|url=http://www.goldfieldsgiants.com/results/2006/060909.pdf|title=Goldfields 66 Lakeside 83|work=GoldfieldsGiants.com|date=9 September 2006|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021122724/http://www.goldfieldsgiants.com/results/2006/060909.pdf|archivedate=21 October 2017}}

In 2007, the men won their first ever minor premiership after finishing the regular season in first place with a 20–4 record. They went on to reach their third straight MSBL Grand Final,{{cite news |title=Lakeside Men make Grand Final |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=74321&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=31 August 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102163643/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=74321&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=2 November 2007}} where they were defeated 96–94 by the Goldfields Giants.{{cite news |title=Lightning fall short in Grand Final |url=http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=74464&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=lakeside.basketball.net.au |date=8 September 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102163909/http://www.lakeside.basketball.net.au/fs_newsitem.asp?id=74464&orgID=103&Oname=Lakeside+Recreation+Centre&O1c=29&O10c=24 |archive-date=2 November 2007}}{{cite web|url=http://www.goldfieldsgiants.com/results/2007/070908.html|title=Goldfields Giants 96, Lakeside Lightning 94|work=GoldfieldsGiants.com|date=8 September 2007|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021121721/http://www.goldfieldsgiants.com/results/2007/070908.html|archivedate=21 October 2017}}

In 2009, the men won their second minor premiership after finishing the regular season in first place with a 22–4 record. They went on to reach their fourth MSBL Grand Final in five years, where they defeated the Hawks 85–77 behind a grand final MVP performance from American guard Luke Payne. Payne had 29 points in the win.{{cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=9829782|title=Lightning strike down Hawks and swoop on third SBL Championship|work=SportsTG.com|date=24 August 2009|accessdate=21 October 2017}}

In 2010, the men won their third minor premiership after finishing the regular season in first place with a 21–5 record. They went on to reach their fifth MSBL Grand Final in six years, where they were defeated 107–96 by the Willetton Tigers despite Luke Payne's team-high 22 points.{{cite web|last=Kagi|first=Jacob|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/willetton-tigers-clinch-sbl-double-20100822-13b3m.html|title=Willetton Tigers clinch SBL double|work=SMH.com.au|date=23 August 2010|accessdate=21 October 2017}}

In 2011, the men failed to reach the grand final despite claiming their third straight minor premiership with a team-best 24–2 record. During the year, they had an 18-game winning streak.{{cite web|last=Kagi|first=Jacob|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-444185-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=16620364|title=Hawks avoid Lightning strike (Saturday Night Wrap)|work=SportsTG.com|date=13 August 2011|accessdate=20 June 2019}}

In 2013, the men won their fifth minor premiership in seven years after finishing the regular season in first place with a 23–3 record. They advanced to their seventh MSBL Grand Final, where they defeated the Wanneroo Wolves 77–74 behind a grand final MVP performance from American forward Justin Cecil.{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/lakeside-squeeze-past-wolves-for-mens-sbl-crown-ng-ya-269397|title=Lakeside squeeze past Wolves for men's SBL crown|work=TheWest.com.au|date=1 September 2013|accessdate=21 October 2017}} Cecil had 25 points and seven rebounds in helping the Lightning claim their fourth MSBL championship.

In 2014, the women's team advanced through to their first WSBL Grand Final since 2006,{{cite web|last=Pike|first=Chris|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=31252503|title=Women's SBL Grand Final Preview|work=SportsTG.com|date=29 August 2014|accessdate=21 October 2017}} where they were defeated by the Rockingham Flames 80–75.{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/rockingham-flames-triumph-in-womens-sbl-ng-ya-376790|title=Rockingham Flames triumph in women's SBL|work=TheWest.com.au|date=31 August 2014|accessdate=21 October 2017}}

In 2015, the women's team went from grand finalists to wooden spooners after winning just one game to be clear on the bottom of the standings.{{cite web|last=Pike|first=Chris|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-5011-0-0-0&sID=78732&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=41837058|title=Women's SBL Season Preview – Lakeside Lightning|work=SportsTG.com|date=16 March 2016|accessdate=21 October 2017}} The men's team also had their 13-year finals run ended in 2015.

In 2018, the women's team finished the regular season in first place and a 21–1 record and went on to reach their fourth WSBL Grand Final,{{cite web|url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/08/30/mansfield-proud-of-lightning-as-he-learns-from-grand-final-past/|title=MANSFIELD PROUD OF LIGHTNING AS HE LEARNS FROM GRAND FINAL PAST|work=SBL.asn.au|date=30 August 2018|accessdate=30 August 2018}} where they defeated the Mandurah Magic 75–64 to win their second championship. In the last five minutes, the Lightning came from 10 points behind to score the last 21 points of the match. American guard Alison Schwagmeyer was named grand final MVP for her 25 points, seven rebounds and three assists.{{cite web|url=http://sbl.asn.au/2018/08/31/lightning-claims-championship-over-magic-with-21-0-run/|title=LIGHTNING CLAIMS CHAMPIONSHIP OVER MAGIC WITH 21-0 RUN|work=SBL.asn.au|date=31 August 2018|accessdate=31 August 2018}}

In 2021, the SBL was rebranded as NBL1 West.{{cite web|url=https://nbl1.com.au/news/nbl1-west-to-tip-off-in-2021/|title=NBL1 West to tip off in 2021|work=NBL1.com.au|date=30 October 2020|access-date=30 October 2020}}{{cite web|last=Garlepp|first=Josh|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/state-basketball-league-to-become-nbl-1-west-as-wa-clubs-agree-to-unite-under-national-second-tier-banner-ng-b881707880z|title=State Basketball League to become NBL 1 West as WA clubs agree to unite under national second-tier banner|work=TheWest.com.au|date=30 October 2020|access-date=30 October 2020}}

Women

• Championships: 2 (2006, 2018)
• Grand Final appearances: 4 (2002, 2006, 2014, 2018)
• Minor premierships: 2 (2018, 2019)

Men

• Championships: 4 (2005, 2006, 2009, 2013)
• Grand Final appearances: 7 (2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013)
• Minor premierships: 5 (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013)

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• [https://lakeside.asn.au/lightning/ Lakeside's official website]

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