The Weekend Wrap is back! The 2024-25 season has tipped off, let’s find out how our new-look teams got on in their first league outings.
Saturday 28th September
Encon Derbyshire Arrows 65–67 Manchester Magic D2
Manchester Magic D2 opened their season with an away win against Encon Derbyshire Arrows on Saturday evening to move to 1-0 in the NBL Division 2 North.
Magic were led by Babalola 14 points, Pearce 12 points and Margai 11 points.
Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Myerscough on Saturday 5th October at 7:30pm, followed by a home game against Cheshire Wire on Sunday 6th October at 3:45pm in the National Cup.
Worcester Wolves 47-70 Manchester Mystics D1
Manchester Mystics D1 opened their season with an away win against Worcester Wolves on Saturday evening to move to 1-0 in the WNBL Division One.
Mystics were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, with support from Rehana Khalil 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals, Elizandra Costa 8 points, a rebound, an assist and 4 steals, Faith 6 points, 5 rebounds and an assist and Kizzy Spence 6 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal.
Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday 5th October at 5:30pm.
City of Leeds 39–70 Manchester Mystics U18
Manchester Mystics U18 opened their season with an away win against City of Leeds on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday 6th October at 12:00noon.
Milton Keynes Breakers 75-79 Manchester Magic U16
Manchester Magic U16 opened their season with an away win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against York Eagles 1 on Sunday 6th October at 11:00am.
City of Birmingham Rockets 49–62 Manchester Magic U14
Manchester Magic U14 opened their season with an away win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Coventry Tornadoes on Saturday 5th October at 12:30pm.
Sunday 29th September
Manchester Magic U18 70-76 Charnwood College Riders
Manchester Magic U18 opened their season with a home loss against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the Premier North.
Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against Myerscough on Sunday 6th October at 1:15pm.
Leicester Riders 69-70 Trafford Magic U16
Trafford Magic U16 opened their season with an away win against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday 6th October at 11:00am.
Manchester Magic U16 2 54–45 Northwich
Manchester Magic U16 2 opened their season with a home win against Northwich on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North West 1 Conference League.
Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday 6th October at 12:00noon.
Bromsgrove Bears 13-86 Manchester Mystics U16
Manchester Mystics U16 opened their season with an away win against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 6th October at 11:30am.
Trafford Mystics U16 75–58 Derbyshire Arrows
Trafford Mystics U16 opened their season with a home win against Derbyshire Arrow on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the Premier North.
Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday 5th October at 3:00pm.