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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 20

Saturday 18th February

Manchester Magic D1 79–92 Team Solent Kestrels

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-15 in the NBL Division One Men after a home loss against Team Solent Kestrels on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is an away game against Bradford Dragons on Saturday 25th February at 6:15pm.

Manchester Met Mystics 59–90 Sheffield Hatters – Trophy

The Manchester Met Mystics dropped out of the WBBL Trophy at the Quarter Final stage after a home loss against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game against Sevenoaks Suns on Saturday 25th February at 1:00pm.

Team Sunderland 42-88 Manchester Mystics D2

Manchester Mystics D2 moved to 7-1 in the Pool 1 after an away win against Team Sunderland on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics D2 is a home game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 5th March at 5:30pm.

Manchester Magic U18 77–73 Myerscough Academy

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 15-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Myerscough Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was an away game against Sheffield Elite Academy on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Manchester Magic U16 95–34 City of Leeds Gold

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 13-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Trafford Magic U16 75–65 Newcastle Eagles

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 12-3 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against City of Edinburgh on Saturday 25th February at 1:00pm. 

Milton Keynes 86-49 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-9 in the Premier North after an away loss against Milton Keynes on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 25th February at 3:00pm.

Nottingham Wildcats 46-64 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 2-8 in the Premier North after an away win against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 26th February at 12:30pm.

Manchester Magic U14 116–37 Manchester Giants Blue

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 10-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 was a home game against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Sunday 19th February

Sheffield Elite Academy 60-73 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 16-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Elite Academy on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was an away game against City of Leeds Academy on Saturday 4th March at 4:00pm. 

Cardiff Met Archers 42-100 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 12-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 26th February at 2:20pm. 

Nottingham Wildcats 69-55 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 5-6 in the Premier North after an away loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game, again, against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 26th February at 12:00noon.

Manchester Magic U16 70–53 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 14-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 25 February at 12:20pm.

Manchester Magic U14 108–35 Leicester Riders

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 26th February at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 86–19 City of Leeds

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 16-0 in the North 1 after a home win against City of Leeds on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is their final home game of the regular season against Hartlepool Huskies on Sunday 19th March at 12:30pm.

Lancashire Spinners 36-55 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 11-2 in the North 1 after an away win against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against Liverpool on Sunday 26th February at 12:30pm. 

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Mystics U18 2 with 26% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (vote closed)

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 19

Saturday 11th February

Manchester Magic D1 60–116 Hemel Storm

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-13 in the NBL Division One Men after a home loss against Hemel Storm on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 was an away game against Newcastle University on Sunday find out how they got on below.  

Manchester Mystics U18 101–40 Cardiff Met Archers

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday 19th February at 1:00pm. 

City of Edinburgh 28-123 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 12-0 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against City of Leeds on Saturday 18th February at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 64–89 Leicester Riders

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 4-8 in the Premier North after a home loss against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against Milton Keynes on Saturday 18th February at 1:30pm.

Cheshire Phoenix Juniors 23-108 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 9-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Cheshire Phoenix Juniors on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday 18th February at 12:30pm.

City of Leeds 77-34 Manchester Mystics U14 3

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 3-12 in the North 1 after an away loss against City of Leeds on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is a home game against City of Leeds 2 on Saturday 4th March at 3:00pm.

Sunday 12th February

Newcastle University 106-47 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-14 in the NBL Division One Men after an away loss against Newcastle University on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic D1 is a home game against Team Solent Kestrel on Saturday 18th February at 7:00pm.  

Manchester Mystics D2 73–49 Tees Valley Mohawks

Manchester Mystics D2 moved to 6-1 in the Pool 1 after a home win against Tees Valley Mohawks on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics D2 is an away game against Team Sunderland on Saturday 18th February at 5:00pm.

City of Edinburgh 72-81 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 8-5 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against QE York Knights on Saturday 18th February at 3:00pm.  

Charnwood College Riders – Manchester Mystics U18 2  – Abandoned

Manchester Mystics U18 2 at Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon away abandoned.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 19th February at 1:00pm.

York Eagles 55-89 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 11-3 in the Premier North after an away win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 18th February at 3:00pm. 

Cheshire Wire 1 47-97 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 7-2 in the Conference North West after an away win against Cheshire Wire 1 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Manchester Kings Juniors on Saturday 4th March at 12:00noon.

Manchester Mystics U16 3 55–83 Milton Keynes

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 1-8 in the Premier North after a home loss against Milton Keynes on Sunday afternoon.

Up next of Mystics U16 3 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 18th February at 2:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 3 33–104 Manchester Swarm

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 0-8 in the Conference North West 2 after a home loss against Manchester Swarm on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Cheshire Wire on Sunday 26th February at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 111–13 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 15-0 in the North 1 after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against City of Leeds on Sunday 19th February at 12:30pm.

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Mystics U18 with 100% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

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Saturday 4th February

Worthing Thunder 94-58 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-12 in the NBL Division One Men after an away loss against Worthing Thunder on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is a home game against Hemel Storm on Saturday 11th February at 7:00pm, followed by an away game against Newcastle University on Sunday 12th February at TBC.

Newcastle Eagles 91-77 Manchester Met Mystics

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-12 in the WBBL championship after an away loss against Newcastle Eagles at on Saturday evening.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game at against Sheffield Hatters in the WBBL Trophy on Saturday 18th February at 3:00pm.

Manchester Giants 73-85 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 14-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Giants on Saturday morning.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U18 on Tuesday evening, find out how they got on below.

Trafford Magic U18 75–69 Charnwood College Riders

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 7-5 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 was an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic U18 on Tuesday evening, find out how they got on below.

Trafford Magic U16 104–81 Leicester Riders

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 10-3 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against York Eagles on Sunday 12th February at 1:00pm. 

Leicester Riders 68-75 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 10-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Monday evening, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Magic U14 2 122–33 Cheshire Phoenix 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 7-1 in the Conference North West 1 after a home win against Cheshire Phoenix 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Cheshire Phoenix 2 on Saturday 25th February at 5:00pm.

Sunday 5th February

Manchester Mystics D2 84–60 Sheffield Elite Academy

Manchester Mystics D2 moved to 5-1 in the Pool 1 after a home win against Sheffield Elite Academy on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics D2 is a home game against Tees Valley Mohawks on Sunday 12th February at 5:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 80–35 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 9-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 was an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U18 2 on Monday evening, find out how they got on below. 

Manchester Magic U16 2 109–35 Cheshire Wire 1

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 6-2 in the Conference North West after a home win against Cheshire Wire 1 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Cheshire Wire 1 on Sunday 12th February at 2:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 98–33 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against Cheshire Phoenix Juniors on Saturday 11th February at 3:00pm.

Monday 6th February

Manchester Mystics U18 2 51–88 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 5-5 in the Premier North after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U18 on Monday evening, Mystics U18 moved to 10-0.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday 12th February at 3:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday 11th February at 2:45pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 75–44 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Monday evening, Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-7. 

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 11th February at 12:30pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 11th February at 3:00pm.

Tuesday 7th February

Manchester Magic U18 65-24 Trafford Magic U18 – Game Abandoned

Manchester Magic U18 vs Trafford Magic U18 on Tuesday evening was abandoned, the outcome is the be decided.  

Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against Myerscough Academy on Saturday 18th February at 12:30pm. 

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday 12th February at 12:00noon.

Wednesday 8th February

Manchester Mystics U14 3 17–110 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 3-11 in the North 1 after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 on Wednesday evening, Mystics U14 moved to 13-0.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against City of Leeds on Saturday 11th February at 12:00noon.

Up next for Mystics U14 was an away game Lancashire Spinners on Thursday evening, find out how they got on below.

Thursday 9th February

Lancashire Spinners 25-111 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 14-0 in the North 1 after an away win against Lancashire Spinners on Thursday evening.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 12th February at 12:30pm.

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Mystics U18 2 with 41% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

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Joe Forber on Coaching

Joe’s article was presented to all coaches in the Magic and Mystics programme to encourage them to think more deeply about their coaching philosophy.

It was not designed to tell them how to coach. Joe was a Founder Member of the Club in 1996, alongside his wife, Maggie, and Coach Graham Williams.

He spent many years coaching in the Boys programme and latterly has overseen the redevelopment of the Girls programme.

Click below to download the document

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 17

Saturday 28th January

Manchester Magic D1 81–118 Nottingham Hoods

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-11 in the NBL Division One Men after a home loss against Nottingham Hoods on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is an away game against Worthing Thunder on Saturday 4th February at 7:30pm.

Oaklands Wolves 81-79 Manchester Met Mystics

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-11 in the WBBL championship after an away loss against Oaklands Wolves at on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game at against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 4th February at 7:30pm.

Manchester Magic U16 70–67 Trafford Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after a home win against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U16 on Saturday afternoon, Trafford Magic U16 moved to 8-3.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against City of Edinburgh on Saturday 11st February at 3:00pm.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 was a home game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Giants Blue 48-74 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 7-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 5th February at 12:30pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 122–22 Barrow Thorns

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 6-1 in the Conference North West 1 after a home win against Barrow Thorns on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Cheshire Phoenix 2 on Saturday 4th February at 12:30pm.

Liverpool 33-124 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 12-0 in the North 1 after an away win against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 was an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 5th February at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 3 on Wednesday 8th February at 6:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 2 94–29 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 10-2 in the North 1 after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is an away game against City of Leeds 2 on Saturday 4th February at 12:00noon. 

Manchester Mystics U14 3 81–23 Hartlepool Huskies

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 3-10 in the North 1 after a home win against Hartlepool Huskies on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against City of Leeds on Saturday 11th February at 12:00noon, followed by a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 on Wednesday 8th February at 6:00pm.

Sunday 29th January

Manchester Magic U18 112–50 St. Helens Saints

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 13-0 in the Premier North after a home win against St. Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Saturday 4th February at 11:00am, followed by a home game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U18 on Tuesday 7th February at 6:30pm.

Trafford Magic U18 69–66 City of Leeds Academy

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 6-5 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Academy on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 4th February at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic U18 on Tuesday 7th February at 6:30pm.

Nottingham Wildcats 73-81 Manchester Mystics U18  

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 5th February at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U18 2 on Monday 6th February at 8:00pm.

Cardiff Met Archers 71-72 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 4-5 in the Premier North after a home win against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U18 on Monday 6th February at 8:00pm.

Trafford Magic U16 101–53 City of Edinburgh

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 9-3 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 4th February at 3:00pm. 

Monday 30th January

Manchester Mystics U16 2 42-65 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-6 in the Premier North after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 3 on Monday evening, Mystics U16 3 moved to 1-7.

Up next of Mystics U16 2 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 on Monday 6th February at 6:00pm.

Up next of Mystics U16 3 is a home game against Milton Keynes on Sunday 12th February at 3:00pm.

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Magic U16 with 50% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Voting Closed)

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Saturday 21st January

Manchester Mystics U16 National Cup Winners 2023
Manchester Mystics U16 National Cup Winners 2023

Manchester Mystics U16 93-66 Ipswich – Cup Final

The Manchester Mystics U16 were crowned U16 Girls National Cup Champions after victory in the Final against Ipswich on Saturday morning at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

MVP honours went to Mystics’ Irene Oboavwoduo, the talented guard closed with a team-high 23 points (10/16 FGs) to go with six rebounds, five assists and four steals, supported by 18 points by Elizandra Costa plus 14 points and six steals from Alexandra Hernandez.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 4th February at 1:00pm. 

Manchester Magic U16 National Cup Winners 2023
Manchester Magic U16 National Cup Winners 2023

Manchester Magic U16 71–64 London Lions – Cup Final

The Manchester Magic U16 were crowned U16 Boys National Cup Champions after victory in the Final against London Lions on Saturday afternoon at the National Basketball Performance Centre.

MVP honours went to Magic captain Jack Walton, who had a team-high 17 points to go with five assists, five steals and three rebounds. Ronney Ani added 14 points, Spike Noden had 13, and Demi Babaloba went to work on the glass to collect 10 rebounds to go with nine points.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U16 on Saturday 28th January at 12:30pm.

Sunday 22nd January

Manchester Met Mystics 59–80 Sevenoaks Suns

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-10 in the WBBL championship after a home loss against Sevenoaks Suns at Platt Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is an away game at against Oaklands Wolves on Saturday 28th January at 4:15pm.

York Eagles 22-103 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 11-0 in the North 1 after an away win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 was an away game against Liverpool on Saturday 28th January at 12:30pm. 

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Magic U14 2 with 50% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

The Weekend Wrap

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Thursday 12th January

Manchester Mystics U14 66-28 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 9-0 in the North 1 after a home win against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 2 on Thursday evening, Mystics U14 2 moved to 8-2.

Up next for Mystics U14 was an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below. 

Up next for Mystics U14 2 was a home game against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Saturday 14th January

Manchester Magic D1 58–77 Thames Valley Cavaliers

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-10 in the NBL Division One Men after a home loss against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is a home game against Nottingham Hoods on Saturday 28th January at 7:00pm.

Trafford Magic U18 67–100 Derby Trailblazers

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 5-5 in the Premier North after a home loss against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against City of Leeds Academy on Sunday 29th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 84–46 Charnwood College Riders

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 7-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats Riders on Sunday 29th January at 12:00noon.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 49–60 Bristol Academy Flyers – Abandoned

Manchester Mystics U16 2 vs Bristol Academy Flyers, the outcome of this game is to be confirmed.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 3 on Monday 30th January at 6:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 107–27 City of Leeds Gold

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 6-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday 28th January at 11:00am.

Liverpool 55-57 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 5-1 in the Conference North West 1 after an away win against Liverpool Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Barrow Thorns on Saturday 28th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 2 66–31 York Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 9-2 in the North 1 after a home win against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 28th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 3 53-65 Liverpool

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 2-10 in the North 1 after a home loss against Liverpool on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics U14 3 is a home game against Hartlepool Huskies on Saturday 28th January at 3:00pm. 

Sunday 15th January

Manchester Met Mystics 71–83 Essex Rebels

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-9 in the WBBL championship after a home loss against Essex Rebels on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game at Platt Lane against Sevenoaks Suns on Sunday 22nd January at 2:00pm.

Manchester Magic U18 85-67 City of Edinburgh

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 12-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 29th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 52–60 City of Birmingham Rockets

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 3-5 in the Premier North after a home loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is an away game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday 29th January at 3:00pm.

York Eagles 56-64 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 10-0 in the Premier North after an away win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is the National Cup Final against London Lions at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 21st January at 1:30pm, tickets available here. (Adults: £2.50, U18/Student/OAP: FREE). 

Manchester Magic U16 2 58–62 Mersey Mavericks

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 5-2 in the Conference North West after a home loss against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday 28th January at 11:00am.

Manchester Magic U14 3 21-150 Mersey Mavericks

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 0-7 in the Conference North West 2 after a home loss against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U14 3 is an away game against Stockport Falcons  on Saturday 28th January at 12:00noon.

Newcastle Eagles 19-132 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 10-0 in the North 1 after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 was an away game against York Eagles on Sunday 22nd January at 1:00pm. 

Monday 16th January

Manchester Mystics U16 3 45–100 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 0-7 in the Premier North after a home loss against Manchester Mystics U16 on Sunday afternoon, Mystics U16 moved to 9-0. 

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U16 2 on Monday 30th January at 6:00pm.

Up next for Mystics U16 is the National Cup Final against Ipswich at the National Basketball Performance Centre on Saturday 21st January at 11:00am, tickets available here. (Adults: £2.50, U18/Student/OAP: FREE). 

Your team performance of the week last week Manchester Magic U16 with 37.5% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 14

Saturday 7th January

Manchester Magic D1 62–72 Essex Rebels

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-9 in the NBL Division One Men after a home loss against Essex Rebels on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 is a home game against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday 14th January at 7:00pm.

City of Leeds Academy 61-70 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 5-4 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Leeds Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 14th January at 3:00pm.

Trafford Magic U16 74–56 Northamptonshire Titans

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 8-2 in the Premier North after a home win against Northamptonshire Titans on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic on Saturday 28th January at 12:30pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 82–53 Leicester Riders

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 3 on Monday 16th January at 7:45pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 107–40 Stockport Falcons 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 4-1 in the Conference North West 1 after a home win against Stockport Falcons 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Liverpool on Saturday 14th January at 12:30pm.

Sunday 8th January

Manchester Met Mystics 68–42 CoLA Southwark Pride

The Manchester Met Mystics advanced to the next round of the WBBL Trophy after victory over CoLA Southwark Pride at the Essex Arena on Sunday afternoon.

The Manchester Met Mystics will face Sheffield Hatters in the Quarter Finals of the WBBL Trophy at home, date and time to be confirmed.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a home game against Essex Rebels on Sunday 15th January at 2:00pm.

Liverpool 55-107 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 11-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against QE York Knights on Saturday 14th January at 11:00am, followed by a home game against City of Edinburgh on Sunday 15th January at 12:30pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 2 56–77 Nottingham Wildcats

Manchester Mystics U18 2 moved to 3-4 in the Premier North after a home loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 2 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 15th January at 3:00pm.

City of Birmingham Rockets 78-83 Manchester Magic U16 – Cup Semi Final

The Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the Final of the National Cup after an away victory against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16 will face London Lions in the Final of the National Cup on Saturday 21st January at 1:15pm at the National Basketball Performance Centre, tickets available here. (Adults: £2.50, U18/Student/OAP: FREE).

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against York Eagles on Sunday 15th January at 3:00pm.

Myerscough Academy 55-71 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 5-1 in the Conference North West after an away win against Myerscough Academy on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday 15th January at 3:00pm.

Newcastle Eagles 34-45 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-5 in the Premier North after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday 14th January at 3:00pm.

Bristol Academy Flyers 85-66 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 0-6 in the Premier North after an away loss against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics on Monday 16th January at 7:45pm.

Lancashire Spinners 84-37 Manchester Mystics U14 3

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 2-9 in the North 1 after an away loss against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U14 3 is a home game against Liverpool on Saturday 14th January at 3:00pm. 

Your team performance of the week for the week before the Christmas break was Manchester Magic D1 with 66.66% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2022-23 Week 13

Saturday 10th December

Westminster Warriors 69-70 Manchester Magic D1

Manchester Magic D1 moved to 4-8 in the NBL Division One Men after an away win/ against Westminster Warriors on Saturday evening.

Up next for Magic D1 was an away game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday evening in the National Cup Quarter Finals, find out how they got on below.

Caledonia Gladiators 65-57 Manchester Met Mystics

The Manchester Met Mystics moved to 0-8 in the WBBL championship after an away loss against Caledonia Gladiators on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics WBBL is a WBBL Trophy game against CoLA Southwark Pride at Essex Arena on Sunday 8th January at 1:30pm.

Manchester Magic U16 98–49 Leicester Riders

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 9-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 8th January at TBC in the National Cup Semi-Finals.   

Cheshire Phoenix 2 47-75 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 4-1 in the Conference North West after an away win against Cheshire Phoenix 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Myerscough Academy on Sunday 8th January at 12:00noon.

Manchester Mystics U14 3 38–80 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 3 moved to 2-8 in the North 1 after a home loss against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 3 is an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 8th January at 3:00pm. 

Sunday 18th December

Milton Keynes Breakers 78-71 Manchester Magic D1 – Cup Quarter Final

Manchester Magic crashed out of the National Cup at the Quarter Final stage after an away loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic D1 was a home game against Essex Rebels on Saturday 7th January at 7:00pm. 

Manchester Magic U18 71–66 Charnwood College Riders

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 10-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Liverpool on Sunday 8th January at 11:00am.

Your team performance of the week last week Trafford Magic U16 with 40% of the vote. Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote Closed)

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Colin Maguire – a Club Legend

It is with great sadness that we have received news of the death of Colin Maguire.

Colin has been part of the Club since we started back in 1997. In addition to supporting our Age Group programme, he has mainly been seen at the Senior Men’s games in his special seat near the door, with floor wiper in hand and ready to go. 

Always with a smile on his face and immensely popular with all who knew him, he was a passionate supporter of all we do at the Club. Colin and Sandra, his wife, were early, fully deserved recipients of our Club Person of the Year Award, given out annually at the Christmas Haris Charalambous Tournament.

The Club will miss his great enthusiasm and upbeat demeanour at all times and we send our condolences to Sandra, his wife, and family.

‘We did notice his recent absence at Magic games but were unaware of the full circumstances of his health. A very sad loss. We will miss him greatly.’ said Joe Forber, a Trustee of the Club.