Archive News January 2012- March 2012

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4th March 2012

U16 report from yesterday posted on website.

3rd March 2012

Match of the day sees the U18s first quarter onslaught set them up for a great victory at home against Newcastle The U14s earn the praise of coach Cauthorn “the boys played well after the first quarter and will only get better.” although losing to Newcastle. The “shock” result see the U16s go down to Cheshire Jets at home.

2nd March 2012

A big shout out to Andy Nagle, one of the coaches from the U18s who is recovering from an illness at the moment. We hope the U18s can put on a good display to help your recuperation. Plus can the U14s topple league leaders Newcastle, plus can the U16s consolidate their playoff place.

A triple Bonanza of basketball at All Saints, starting at 12.00pm, then 2.00pm and 4.00pm. See next fixtures for more details.

Finally, congratulations to Marko Backovic for making the England U16s team for the Easter tournament in Italy.

28th February 20122

Photos from the U15s end of regular season event now on the Website and/or Flickr.

27th February 2012

Update on the U15s situation. A three way tie means that head to head scores and points difference need calculating before the playoff places can be confirmed. Fingers crossed and watch this space.

U18s weekend report posted.

26th February 2012

Disappointment for the U15s as although winning their last game, points difference conspires to deprive them of a playoff spot.

The U14s continue with their form and as wished for, the U18s are using home advantage to make a charge for the playoffs with a good victory yesterday.

22nd February 2012

An analysis of the playoff situation sees a possible route for the U13s playing their first match away against the winners of the Midlands league and then a Quarter Final that would avoid NASSA and Manchester.

Lots of ball to play so still at the speculation stage. The information this is based on is on the U13s webpage, if you want to join in (Also need to refer to U13 tables on the EB site).

20th February 2012

U13s, U16s and U18s reports from the weekend now posted on website.

19th February 2012

The U13s and U14s get pipped to the post away at Leeds today before the U16s get a solid victory. Meanwhile the U18s breeze past bottom club Sefton.

18th February 2012

The U15s in another thrilling OT game but unfortunately the wrong result as they lose in Doncaster.

All other teams playing tomorrow with a triple header away at Leeds (U13, U14 and U16). Can the U13s topple Leeds and take the North East title in their last regular season game? We hope so!

15th February 2012

U13s report from last weekend posted on website. Please note all weekend fixtures vs Leeds (U13s, U14s and U16s) have now moved to Sunday and a different location.

13th February 2012

U18 match report now posted.

A few tweaks to the fixtures this coming weekend. The U18s tip is now 2.00pm and the U16s is being moved to Sunday 4.15pm

11th February 2012

A case of home and away today with the U13s, U14s and U18s getting wins at All Saints whilst unfortunately the U15s lost away to Notts.

10th February 2012

Another feast of basketball at All Saints tomorrow. Saints U13s are at 12.00pm and the U14s and U18s at 4.00pm. With Hatters U14s at 2.00pm and their U16s at 6.00pm that’s a total of 5 game and a potential 8 hours of ball. If you’re looking for a day out, look no further.

Tonight’s Star has photos from the U16s cup game as well as an U13 team photo.

8th February 2012

Latest Zone Press on the website, see link towards the bottom of the page.

5th February 2012

Disappointment today as the U16s cup run ends at All Saints this afternoon. Thanks to all those that came and supported. Match report on website.

U13 report from yesterday also posted on website.

The U18s match away at Cheshire was postponed due to the weather.

4th February 2012

Tremendous road victory for the U14s as they defeat Derbyshire Arrows today. The U13s and U15s matches go with the form book as the Saints get two victories.

All the best to the U18s tomorrow and the countdown now starts for the U16s semi-final also tomorrow. The snow is forecast to go, but the temperature will be red hot at All Saints!

2nd February 2012

Two tough league matches this weekend for the U14s vs Derbyshire and U18s at Cheshire, both away and wins needed to try and consolidate play off places. The U13s play away at Rotherham whilst the only home fixture is the U15s against Leicester 12.00pm Saturday.

However the weekend is a big one for the U16s. One match away from a National Cup Final appearance with a home semi-final fixture. You know what that means, try and get to All Saints at 1.30pm Sunday to show Birmingham that we can make some noise. Make it a match to remember, see you there.

30th January 2012

U18 weekend match report now posted

29th January 2012

A thrilling encounter sees the U18s take the spoils yesterday at All Saints whilst an ever improving U13s win against Doncaster. U13 match report from yesterday now posted.

See announcements on the right for news of a half-term camp, 3 on 3 tournament and parent’s playing opportunities.

27th January 2012

With the only teams playing this weekend being the U13s (12.00pm) and the U18s (4.30pm) at All Saints on Saturday, there must be players/supporters from other age groups kicking their heels? If so get down and support the others, you know it makes sense.

22nd January 2012

Well done to the U15s on their victory away to Derbyshire Arrows earlier today.

Reports from yesterday’s U13s and U16s matches posted on website.

21st January 2012

A good second half sees the U13 take a victory away at Barnsley and the U14s also take the spoils at home to York. Whilst the U16s lose against league leaders Manchester, the U18s defeat the same team paying as Trafford. This means that the U18s have now dipped their toes in the playoff places again. Will 6 home games from 8 have a say in their playoff aspirations? We hope so!

17th January 2012

A slightly belated thank you to everyone who came and supported the cup matches on Sunday. The atmosphere for both the U16s and U18s was noisy and intense which made it into an exciting event.

We can do it all again on February 5th 1.30pm as the U16s have a home fixture against Birmingham As in the semi-finals, time to make some more noise.

16th January 2012

U16 and U18 match reports from yesterday’s cup matches posted on website. The U16s camp eagerly awaiting the cup draw.

15th January 2012

The U16s hung on to move into the Sureshot semi finals whilst the U18s came out on the wrong side of an exhilarating match. Meanwhile the U15s lost in OT away at Derby. All teams in action next weekend.

14th January 2012

A comfortable victory for the U16s and a good win for the U14s today. The U18s match did not go ahead due to no Manchester licenses and unfortunately the U15s came unstuck with a defeat away in Birmingham. Still 3 more crucial matches tomorrow, so all the best to U15s, U16s and U18s.

U16 report from today posted on website.

13th January 2012

OK, seven games this weekend with the U15s having two away games (one a top of the table clash). That still leaves 3 games on Saturday and two quarter final cup matches on Sunday. A mini festival of basketball at All Saints this weekend! Come and support, you know it would be rude not to. See next fixtures for tip off times.

9th January 2012

U16 report from yesterday posted on website.

8th January 2012

Two good wins for the U14s and U16s this weekend. Stay tuned for next weekend’s extravaganza of basketball!

6th January 2012

Happy New Year to all basketball fans. The first announcement of the New Year is that the U16s game against Cheshire tomorrow has been postponed. However they will still be playing Sunday against Stockport and all the best to the U14s in Durham on Saturday.