 Season 2010 saw another grand final appearance from the Lady Hawks, while Season 2011 saw the Hawks play in yet another losing MSBL Grand Final.The following year, in 2012, both teams missed the finals for the first time in two decades—the Lady Hawks missing out for the first time since 1991 and the Hawks missing out for the first time since 1992.In 2017, now-coach Deanna Smith guided the Lady Hawks back to the WSBL Grand Final, marking the team's first appearance in the championship decider since 2010 as they chased a first title since 2008.