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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 2

Saturday 5th October

Manchester Magic D2 74-59 Myerscough

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 2-0 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home win against Myerscough on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Jack Walton 14 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals, with support from Dan Davies 12 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a block, Josh Pearce 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals, Ronny Ani 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block and Albert Margai 8 points, a rebound, 8 assists and 4 steals.

Up next for Magic D2 was a home game against Cheshire Wire on Sunday afternoon in the National Cup, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics D1 60–51 Bristol Academy Flyers

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 2-0 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday evening.

Mystics were led by Elizandra Costs 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, with support from Kizzy Spence 13 points, 4 rebounds and a steal, Irene Oboavwoduo 10 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Rehana Khalil 8 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and Michelle Ortega 7 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against Liverpool on Saturday 12th October at 1:00pm in the National Cup.

Manchester Giants 116-35 Trafford Magic U18  

Trafford Magic U18 opened their season with an away loss against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the Premier North.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is a home game against Stockport Falcons on Sunday 13th October at TBC in the National Cup.

Team Wolverhampton SLAM! 49-89 Trafford Mystics U18 – Cup Round 2

Trafford Mystics advanced to the third round of the National Cup after an away win against Team Wolverhampton SLAM! on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics on Monday 14th October at 6:15pm.

Trafford Mystics U16 35–117 Milton Keynes Breakers

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday 19th October at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 79–83 Coventry Tornadoes

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home loss against Coventry Tornadoes on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Milton Keynes Breakers 2 on Saturday 19th October at 12:30pm.

Cheshire Phoenix White 84-41 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 opened their season with an away loss against Cheshire Phoenix White on Saturday afternoon to move to 0-1 in the North West 1 League.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Cheshire Wire on Sunday 20th October at 1:15pm.

Manchester Magic U14 3 60–59 Manchester Kings

Manchester Magic U14 3 opened their season with a home win against Manchester Kings on Saturday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North West Dee League.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is an away game against Barrow Thorns on Sunday 3rd November at 2:00pm.

Sunday 6th October

Manchester Magic D2 81–21 Cheshire Wire – National Cup Round 2

Manchester Magic D2 advanced to the third round of the National Cup after a home win against Cheshire Wire on Sunday afternoon.

Magic were led by Eligin Govan 14 points, 4 rebounds, with support from Sion Gordon 12 points, 5 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block, Fortune Iguma 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, Ethan Tucker 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, Matthew Williamson 9 points, 4 rebounds and an assist and Joshua Kubacki 8 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals.  

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday 12th October at 5:30pm.

Manchester Magic U18 77-65 Myerscough

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Manchester Kings on Sunday 13th October at TBC in the National Cup.

Charnwood College Riders 35-63 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Charnwood College Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is a home game against The Sheffield College on Thursday 10th October at 8:15pm in the National Cup. Followed by an away game against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics on Monday 14th October at 6:15pm.

Manchester Magic U16 95–73 York Eagles 1

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against York Eagles 1 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Saturday 12th October at 1:00pm, followed by an away game against Stockport Falcons Green on Sunday 13th October at 2:00pm in the National Cup.

Trafford Magic U16 86–62 Derby Trailblazers

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday 12th October at 11:00am.

Manchester Mystics U16 111–40 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 2-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 12th October at 12:20pm.

Stockport Lapwings 76–46 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 opened their season with an away loss against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday morning to move to 0-1 in the North 1 League.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 20th October at 1:15pm.

Stockport Falcons 35–90 Manchester Magic U12

Manchester Magic U12 opened their season with an away win against Stockport Falcons on Sunday afternoon to move to 1-0 in the North West Irwell.

Up next for Magic U12 is a home game against Tameside Vikings on Sunday 20th October at 3:30pm.

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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.

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This weekend saw the 2023-24 season come to a close with the Junior Final Fours, with six teams representing the Magic and Mystics, one in every age category, find out how they all got on below.

Saturday 4th May

Manchester Magic U8 44-77 Canterbury Academy Crusaders

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the third-place game against Islington Panthers on Sunday after a loss against Canterbury Academy Crusaders in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Magic U18 were led by Ronney Ani 10 points, 8 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block, Spike Noden 8 points, 2 rebounds and an assist, Osarumwense Iguma 6 points, 9 rebounds and an assist and Daniel Laycock 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.

Manchester Mystics U18 70–62 Endeavour Ipswich Basketball

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the National Championship Final against CoLA Southwark Pride on Sunday after a win against Endeavour Ipswich Basketball in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Mystics U18 were led by Elizandra Costa 22 points, a rebound, 2 assists and 10 steals, Isobel Robinson 17 points, 7 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and a block and Irene Oboavwoduo 8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Manchester Magic U16 88–55 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the National Championship Final against Newham Youngbloods on Sunday after a win against Manchester Giants in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Magic U16 were led by Oluwademilade Babalola 12 points, 14 rebounds, an assist, a steal and 3 blocks, Nathan Brown 13 points, a rebound, 4 assists, a steal and a block, Sami Sidi-Boumedine 13 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Jack Walton 10 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and a steal and Henry Phillpotts 11 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals.

Richmond Knights 53–50 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the third-place game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Sunday after a loss against Richmond Knights in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Mystics U16 were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 15 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 8 steals and 2 blocks, Mojan Malek 12 points, 5 rebounds, a steal and a block and Maisie Keyes 8 points 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and a block.

London Stars 1 54–73 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the National Championship Final against London Elite on Sunday after a win against London Stars 1 in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Magic U14 were led by Camran Hanson 22 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block, David Akhidime 22 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 6 steals and Ege Cakmakkaya 12 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.

Manchester Mystics U14 89–64 Kingston Lions

Manchester Mystics U14 advanced to the National Championship Final against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday after a win against Kingston Lions in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Mystics U14 were led by Mojan Malak 31 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals and a block, Anya Williams 16 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and a steal, Tiana Walker 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals and a block, Akeala Daniel 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal.

Sunday 5th May

Manchester Magic U18 44–69 Islington Panthers – 3rd/4th Place

Manchester Magic U18 finished in fourth place in the U18 Men’s National Play-offs after a loss against Islington Panthers in the third/fourth place game on Sunday afternoon.

Magic U18 were led by Osarumwense Iguma 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, Luca Lara-Sanchez 12 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals and Jake Smith 4 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Manchester Mystics U18 46–62 CoLA Southwark Pride – Play-off Final

Manchester Mystics U18 came up short at the final hurdle in the U18 Women’s National Play-off Final after a loss against CoLA Southwark Pride on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U18 were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, Isobel Robinson 9 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and a steal and Success Odemwingie 8 points, 6 rebounds, an assist, 3 steals and a block.

Manchester Magic U16 90–73 Newham Youngbloods – Play-off Final

Manchester Magic U16 were crowned U16 Boys’ National Champions after a win against Newham Youngbloods in the Play-off Final on Sunday afternoon, to add to their National Cup win earlier in the season to make it the double.

Magic U16 were led by Oluwademilade Babalola 19 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 4 blocks and earning the MVP award, Jack Walton 17 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals, Rufus Everatt 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks and Tom Richardson 21 points, a rebound, an assist and 3 steals.

Manchester Mystics U16 59–30 CoLA Southwark Pride – 3rd/4th Place

Manchester Mystics U16 finished in third place in the U16 Girls’ National Play-offs after a win against CoLA Southwark Pride in the third/fourth place game on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U16 were led by Maisie Keyes 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 blocks, Irene Oboavwoduo 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists and Anya Williams 12 points and an assist.

Manchester Magic U14 79–105 London Elite – Play-off Final

Manchester Magic U14 came up short at the final hurdle in the U14 Boys’ National Play-off Final after a loss against London Elite on Sunday afternoon.

Magic U14 were led by David Akhidime 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Ege Cakmakkaya 14 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block and Camran Hanson 14 points,  3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal.

Manchester Mystics U14 78–69 Milton Keynes Breakers – Play-off Final

Manchester Mystics U14 were crowned U14 Girls’ National Champions after a win against Milton Keynes Breakers in the Play-off Final on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U14 were led by Aleala Daniel 16 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and earning the MVP award, Mojan Malek 32 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, Anya Williams 18 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals, and nearly a triple-double from Tiana Walker 8 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 7 steals and 2 blocks.

That concludes the 2023-24 National Basketball League season, on top of the two National titles won this weekend, the two won last weekend in the North West Regional Finals and the Manchester Magic U16 won the National Cup in January, taking the season title total to five and the club’s historic total to 107 Titles since 2000.

We would like to take this moment to thank all the players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and parents for your dedication to our collective success this season, we hope to see you all again next season. And to those who are moving on to pastures new, we wish you all the best, stay in touch, once a Magic and Mystic, always a Magic and Mystic!

Image credits: Basketball England

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This weekend saw the last time the Magic and Mystics U12s and Magic U14 3 compete in the Junior North West Junior Final Fours, find out how they got on below.

Saturday 27th April

Manchester Magic U14 3 54-52 Congleton Grizzles Red

Manchester Magic U14 3 advanced to the North West Regional Final after a win against Congleton Grizzles Red in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Manchester Magic U12 62-23 Manchester Magic U12 2

Manchester Magic U12 advanced to the North West Regional Final after a win against Manchester Magic U12 2 in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Manchester Magic U12 2’s play-off run came to an end at the Semi-Final stage after a loss against Manchester Magic U12 on Saturday afternoon, bringing to an end a highly successful season.

Manchester Mystics U12 84-42 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U12 advanced to the North West Regional Final after a win against Lancashire Spinners in the Play-off Semi Finals on Saturday afternoon, find out how they got on in the final below.

Sunday 28th April

Manchester Magic U14 3 54–42 Horwich Locos

Manchester Magic U14 3 were crowned U14 North West Regional Champions are a win against Horwich Locos on Sunday afternoon, bringing the 2023-24 season to a satisfying end.

Manchester Magic U12 52–55 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U12 came up agonisingly short at the final hurdle in the North West Regional Final after a loss against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon. The future is certainly bright for this group of players.

Manchester Mystics U12 79–61 Mersey Mavericks

Manchester Magic U12 were crowned U14 North West Regional Champions are a win against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, bringing to a close an epic season for the young Mystics side.

The National Junior Final Fours take place next weekend at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with Semi-Final on Saturday 4th May and Finals and third/fourth place games on Sunday 5th May buy your tickets here, Magic and Mystics Semi-Final fixtures are as follows:

Manchester Magic U18 vs Canterbury Academy Crusaders at 4:00pm

Manchester Mystics U18 vs Endeavour Ipswich Basketball at 2:00pm

Manchester Magic U16 vs Manchester Giants at 12:00noon

Manchester Mystics U16 vs Richmond Knights at 10:00am

Manchester Magic U14 vs London Stars 1 at 2:00pm

Manchester Mystics U14 vs Kingston Lions at 12:00noon

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This weekend saw the last time the Junior teams will play at home, or away, before the Junior Final Fours in May (and North West Junior Final Fours next weekend for the Magic and Mystics U12s and Magic U14 3).

Saturday 20th April

Manchester Magic U16 67–60 Richmond Knights – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Richmond Knights on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 12:00noon at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3rd/4th Place game to take place on Sunday 5th May at 12:15pm, buy tickets here.

Manchester Mystics U16 80–38 Kingston Lions – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Kingston Lions on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U16’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 10:00am at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3rd/4th Place game to take place on Sunday 5th May at 10:00am, buy tickets here.

Manchester Mystics U14 88–59 Sussex Storm – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U14 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Sussex Storm on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Mystics U14’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 12:00noon or 4:00pm, TBC, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final at 4:45pm or 3rd/4th Place game at 12:15pm to take place on Sunday 5th May, buy tickets here.

Milton Keynes Breakers – Manchester Mystics U14 2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U14 2 drop-out of the Under 14 play-offs after an away loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Sunday 21st April

Myerscough 57-61 Manchester Magic U18 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after an away win against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 4:00pm, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3rd/4th Place game to take place on Sunday 5th May at 4:45pm, buy tickets here.

Trafford Magic U18 51–74 Islington Panthers – Quarter Final

Trafford Magic U18 drop-out of the Under 18 play-offs after a home loss against Islington Panthers on Sunday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Manchester Mystics U18 85–34 Sussex Storm – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Sussex Storm on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 2:00pm, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final or 3rd/4th Place game to take place on Sunday 5th May at 2:30pm, buy tickets here.

Manchester Magic U14 90-59 Milton Keynes Breakers – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the Junior Final Fours after a home win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14’s Semi Final opponents are to be confirmed, the Semi Final is to be played on Saturday 4th May at 10:00am or 2:00pm, TBC, at the National Basketball Performance Centre, with the Final at 2:30pm or 3rd/4th Place game at 10:00am to take place on Sunday 5th May, buy tickets here.

North West Junior Final Fours fixtures upcoming next weekend hosted at the Manchester Basketball Centre with Semi Finals on Saturday 27th April:

Manchester Magic U14 3 vs Congleton Grizzles at 2:00pm

Manchester Magic U12 vs Manchester Magic U12 2 at 12:00noon

Manchester Mystics U12 vs Lancashire Spinners at 10:00am

The North West Finals will be on Sunday 28th April at the Manchester Basketball Centre

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We have reached that time of the year when the regular season has now ended, and we move onto the play-offs, where the winner advances and for the loser, the season is over.

Saturday 13th April

Team Solent Kestrels 95-65 Manchester Magic D2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic D2 drop-out of the NBL Division 2 play-offs after an away loss against Team Solent Kestrels on Saturday evening at the Quarter Final stage.

Magic were led by Andre Gayle 24 points, 2 rebounds, 4 steals and a block, with support from Pharroh Gordon 19 points, 3 rebounds and a steal, Martell Elly 8 points, a rebound and 3 assists, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 6 points, 11 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Dan Davies 6 points, 11 rebounds and an assists and Bailey Goodall 7 rebounds and a steal.

Manchester Magic U16 88–70 Bristol Academy Flyers – Round One

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the next round of the Under 16 play-offs after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U16’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U14 83–53 Bristol Academy Flyers – Round One

Manchester Magic U14 advanced to the next round of the Under 14 play-offs after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U12 71–18 Barrow Thorns – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Barrow Thorns on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 face Manchester Magic U12 2 at home next weekend in the Semi-Final, date and time to be confirmed. 

Sunday 14th April

Manchester Magic U18 89–85* St. Helens Saints – Round One

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the next round of the Under 18 play-offs after a home overtime win against St. Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed.

Trafford Magic U18 73–61 Manchester Giants – Round One

Trafford Magic U18 advanced to the next round of the Under 18 play-offs after a home win against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Trafford Magic U18’s Quarter Final opponents for next weekend are to be confirmed, the date and time to be confirmed. 

Magic U14 3 67–44 Manchester Kings – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U14 3 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Manchester Kings on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14 3 face the winner of Congleton Grizzles Red vs Barrow Thorns Blue at home next weekend in the Semi-Finals, date and time to be confirmed. 

Manchester Magic U12 2 86–27 Preston – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 2 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Preston on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U12 2 face Manchester Magic U12 away next weekend in the Semi-Finals, date and time to be confirmed. 

Stockport Lapwings 70-39 Manchester Mystics U12 2 – Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U12 2 drop-out of the North West play-offs after an away loss against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday afternoon at the Quarter Final stage.

Quarter Final play-off fixtures upcoming next weekend not mentioned above, dates and times to be confirmed:

Manchester Mystics U18 vs Sussex Storm, Manchester Mystics U16 vs Kingston Lions, Mystics U14 vs Sussex Storm and Milton Keynes Breakers vs Mystics U14 2 (Saturday 20th April 1:15pm)

Manchester Mystics U12 face Lancashire Spinners at home in the Semi-Finals.

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Saturday 6th April

Anglia Ruskin University 75-58 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 finished the regular season with a 8-14 record in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against Anglia Ruskin University on Saturday afternoon. Mystics finish in 9th place in the WNBL Division 1 table, and just miss out on a spot in the play-offs.

Mystics were led by, Rheana Khalil 16 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and a steal, with support from Elizandra Costa 15 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals, Success Odemwingie 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Carina Costa 10 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal and Hannah Alty 2 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Sunday 7th April

Magic U14 3 70–27 Northwich Play-off R1

Manchester Magic U14 3 advanced to the next round of the North West play-offs after a home win against Northwich on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U14 3 face the winner of Manchester Kings vs Stockport Falcons at home next weekend, date and time to be confirmed.  

Round one play-off fixtures upcoming next weekend, dates and times to be confirmed:

Magic U18 vs St Helens Saints, Trafford U18 vs Manchester Giants, Magic U16 vs Bristol Academy Flyers, Magic U14 vs Bristol Academy Flyers, Manchester Magic U12 vs Barrow Thorns and ManchesterMagic U12 2 vs Preston.

Manchester Magic Seniors face Solent Kestrels away on Saturday 13th April at 6:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U12 2 face an away trip to Stockport Lapwings on Saturday 13th April at 10:00am.

All other Mystics play-offs commence the weekend after next weekend.

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Wednesday 20th March

Manchester Giants 118-53 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 6-15 in the Premier North after an away loss against Manchester Giants on Wednesday.

Up next for Trafford U16 was an away game against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Saturday 23rd March

St Helens Saints 77-81 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 17-4 in the Premier North after an away win against St Helens Saints on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was an away game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic U18 on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Leeds LDM 45-109 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 18-3 in the Premier North after an away win against Leeds LDM on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U18 was a home game against in-house rivals, Manchester Magic U18 on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below. 

Bristol Academy Flyers 47-90 Manchester Mystics U18

Manchester Mystics U18 finished the regular season with a 12-0 record in the Premier North after an away win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon. Mystics U18 were crowned Premier North Champions heading into the playoffs.

Sheffield Hatters 50-83 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 finished the regular season with a 12-0 record in the North 1 after an away win against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon. Mystics U14 were crowned North 1 League Champions heading into the playoffs.

Mersey Mavericks 78-48 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 2 finish the regular season with a 0-10 record in the North West League after an away loss against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday afternoon, despite their record this team showed great promise for the future.

Sunday 23rd March

CoLA Southwark Pride 76-51 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 8-13 in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against CoLA Southwark Pride on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Success Odemwingie 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, with support from Hannah Alty 10 points, 2 rebounds and a steal, Daisy Bryan 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a block, Natalie Feurtado 5 points, 3 rebounds and a steal, Carina Costa 5 points, a rebound and a assist, Favour Elabor 4 points, a rebound, 2 assists, a steal and a block and Rehana Khalil 4 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Up next of Mystics D1 is an away game against Anglia Ruskin on Saturday 6th April at TBC, their final game of the regular season.

Trafford Magic U18 81–92 Manchester Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 finish the regular season with an 18-4 record in the Premier North after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Magic on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester Magic U18 finish the regular season with an 18-4 record in the Premier North.

Final league placings are awaiting confirmation.

York Eagles 104-52- Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 finish the regular season with a 6-16 record in the Premier North after an away loss against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon, to finish in 9th in the Premier North.

Manchester Magic U14 3 71–43 Bromborough Bulldogs

Manchester Magic U14 3 finish the regular season with a 9-3 record in the North West Dee League after a home win against Bromborough Bulldogs on Sunday afternoon, to finish in 2nd in the North West Dee League.

Manchester Mystics U12 81–76 Mersey Mavericks

Manchester Mystics U12 finish the regular season with a 10-0 record in the North West League after a home win against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, to finish in 1st in the North West League heading into the playoffs.

Your team performance of the week last week was Trafford Magic U18 with 66.6% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week?

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The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 23

Saturday 16th March

Manchester Magic D2 70–64 Teesside Lions

Manchester Magic D2 finish the regular season with a 14-8 record in the NBL Division Two after a home win against Teesside Lions on Saturday afternoon, finishing third in the table and await an away tie against second in the South in the play-offs.

Magic were led by, Andre Gayle 20 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, with support from Tyme Regent-Bascombe 17 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, Martell Elly 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, Dan Davies 6 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, Saul May 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Bailey Goodall 4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals and Rylan Bawden 3 points, 2 rebounds and an assist.

Sheffield Elite 72-84 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 15-4 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Elite on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics U18 20–0 Bristol Academy Flyers

Manchester Mystics U18 moved to 10-0 in the Premier North after a home win via forfeit against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 was a home game against Cardiff Met Archers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Milton Keynes Breakers 52-94 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 finished the regular season with a 22-0 record in the Premier North after an away win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon. Magic U16 were crowned champions of the Premier North and await their fate in the play-offs.

Trafford Magic U16 71–108 City of Birmingham Rockets

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 6-13 in the Premier North after a home loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 was an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Magic U16 2 113–51 Cheshire Wire Green

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 6-11 in the Conference North West after a home win/loss against Cheshire Wire Green on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 was a home game against Cheshire Phoenix Blue on Sunday afternoon, their final games of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Sheffield Hatters 56-79 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 13-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 was an away game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Sheffield Hatters 77-42 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 3-8 in the North 1 after an away loss against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 was an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, their final game of the regular season, find out how they got on below.

Lancashire Spinners 68-21 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 0-9 in the North West League after an away loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Saturday 23rd March at 12:00noon, their final game of the regular season. 

Sunday 17th March

Manchester Mystics D1 50–69 Reading Rockets

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 8-12 in the WNBL Division One after a home loss against Reading Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Carina Costa 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, with support from Elizandra Costa 11 points, a rebound, 2 assists and 3 steals, Success Odemwingie 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Rehana Khalil 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Remi Idowu 2 points, 11 rebound and an assist and Hannah Alty 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals.

Up next of Mystics D1 is an away game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday 23rd March at 2:15pm.

Manchester Magic U18 91–51 York Eagles

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 16-4 in the Premier North after a home win against York Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Saturday 23rd March at 11:00am, followed by an away game against in-house rivals, Trafford Magic U18 on Sunday 24th March at 3:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Sheffield Elite 81-94 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 16-3 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Elite on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford U18 was an away game against St. Helens Saints on Monday evening, find out how they got on below. 

Manchester Mystics U18 20–0 Cardiff Met Archers

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

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday 23rd March at 1:00pm.

City of Leeds Gold 71-51 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 6-14 in the Premier North after an away loss against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 is an away game against Manchester Giants on Wednesday 20th March at 7:00pm, followed by an away game against York Eagles on Sunday 24th March at 3:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Manchester Magic U16 2 53–61 Cheshire Phoenix Blue

Manchester Magic U16 2 finish their regular season with a 6-12 record in the Conference North West after a home loss against Cheshire Phoenix Blue on Sunday afternoon, awaiting confirmation of league placing.

Milton Keynes Breakers 77-68 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 13-2 in the Premier North after an away loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon. 

Mystics U16 have one remaining game to play away against Nottingham Wildcats date and time to be confirmed.

Newcastle Eagles 58-40 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 finish their regular season with a 5-11 record in the Premier North after an away loss against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, awaiting confirmation of league placing.

City of Leeds Black 37-67 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 9-6 in the Conference North after an away win against City of Leeds Black on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics U16 3 had one remaining game to play at home against Teesside Lions, this game has now been forfeited in favour of Mystics, meaning Mystics U16 3 finish with a 10-6 record, finishing in 4th place in the Conference North league.

Tameside Vikings 51-54 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 finish their regular season with an 11-3 record in the North West 1 after an away win against Tameside Vikings on Sunday afternoon, to finish 2nd in the North West 1 league.

Newcastle Eagles 49-59 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 finish their regular season with a 4-8 record in the North 1 after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon, to finish in 4th in the North 1 league.

Cheshire Wire 41-70 Manchester Magic U12

Manchester Magic U12 finish their regular season with an 11-1 in the North West Irwell League after an away win against Cheshire Wire on Sunday afternoon and await confirmation of league placing.

Stockport Lapwings 48-53 Manchester Mystics U12

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 9-0 in the North West League after an away win against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 is a home game against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday 24th March at 12:30pm, their final game of the regular season.

Monday 18th March

St. Helens Saints 100-101 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 17-3 in the Premier North after an away win against St. Helens Saints on Monday evening.

Up next for Trafford U18 is an away game against Leeds LDM on Saturday 23rd March at 4:45pm, followed by a home game against in-house rivals, Manchester Magic U18 on Sunday 24th March at 3:00pm, their final game of the regular season. 

Your team performance of the week last week was a two-way tie between Manchester Magic U14 2 and Manchester Magic U12 2 with 50% of the vote each.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)

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The Weekend Wrap 2023-24 Week 22

Wednesday 6th March

Stockport Falcons 1 57-65 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 5-9 in the Conference North West after an away win against Stockport Falcons 1 on Wednesday Evening, Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 was an away game to be played at home against Manchester Giants Green on Saturday afternoon find out how they got on below.

Saturday 9th March

Manchester Magic D2 67–59 Worcester Wolves

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 13-8 in the NBL Division Two after a home win against Worcester Wolves on Saturday afternoon.

Magic were led by, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 29 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block, with support from Andre Gayle 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and a block, Martell Elly 8 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals and a block, Dan Davies 5 points, 7 rebounds an assist and a steal and Darstin Onye 4 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 3 blocks.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Teesside Lions on Saturday 16th at 6:00pm, their final game of the regular season.

Cardiff Met Archers 49-71 Manchester Mystics U18 2

Manchester Mystics U18 2 finish their regular season with a record of 3-8 in the Premier North after an away win against Cardiff Met Archers on Saturday afternoon, their position in the league table is to be confirmed.

Manchester Magic U16 82–61 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 20-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Manchester Giants on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was an ‘away’ game against in-house rivals Trafford Magic on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Trafford Magic U16 62–73 Milton Keynes Breakers

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 6-11 in the Premier North after a home loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford U16 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Magic on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Manchester Magic U16 2 67–83 Manchester Giants Green (Away game played at home)

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 5-10 in the Conference North West after a home loss against Manchester Giants Green on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 was a home game against Preston on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Bristol Academy Flyers 69-50 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 5-10 in the Premier North after an away loss against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 17th March 1:30pm, their final game of the regular season. 

City of Leeds Gold 71-38 Manchester Mystics U16 3

Manchester Mystics U16 3 moved to 8-6 in the Conference North after an away loss against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 3 is an away game against City of Leeds Black on Sunday 17th March at 4:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 2 79–40 Stockport Falcons White

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 10-3 in the North West 1 after a home win against Stockport Falcons White on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Tameside Vikings on Sunday 17th March at 12:30pm, their final game of the regular season.

Congleton Grizzles Black 34-75 Manchester Magic U14 3

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 7-3 in the North West Dee League after an away win against Congleton Grizzles Black on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Bromborough Bulldogs on Sunday 24th March at 12:30pm.

Sunday 10th March

Thames Valley Cavaliers 81-57 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 8-11 in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by, Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, with support from Rehana Khalil 9 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, Carina Costa 9 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, Remi Idowu 8 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Success Odemwingie 4 points and 6 rebounds and Alejandra Escriva Gay 4 points, 5 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals.

Up next of Mystics D1 is a home game against Reading Rockets on Sunday 17th March at 5:30pm.

Manchester Magic U18 78–72 Team QE Basketball Academy

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 14-4 in the Premier North after a home win against Team QE Basketball Academy on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Sheffield Elite on Saturday 16th March at 12:00noon, followed by a home game against York Eagles on Sunday 17th March at 12:30pm.

Trafford Magic U16 47–101 Manchester Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 moved to 6-12 in the Premier North after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Magic on Sunday afternoon. Magic U16 moved to 21-0.

Up next for Trafford U16 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 16th March at 3:30pm, followed by an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday 17th March at 10:00am.   

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday 16th March at 1:15pm, their final game of the regular season.

Manchester Magic U16 2 83-84 Preston

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 5-11 in the Conference North West after a home loss against Preston on Sunday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Cheshire Wire Green on Saturday 16th March at 1:00pm, followed by a home game against Cheshire Phoenix Blue on Sunday 17th March at 3:00pm, their final games of the regular season.

Newcastle Eagles 50-99 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 12-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday 16th March at 12:30pm, followed by an away game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday 17th March at 1:15pm.

Manchester Magic U14 100–38 City of Leeds Gold

Manchester Magic U14 finish their regular season with a record of 14-0 in the Premier North after a home win against City of Leeds Gold on Sunday afternoon, and are crowned Premier North champions, heading into the play-offs.

Newcastle Eagles 37-70 Manchester Mystics U14

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

Up next for Mystics U14 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday 23rd March at 4:00pm, their final regular season game before the play-offs.

Manchester Magic U12 79–34 Cheshire Phoenix

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 10-1 in the North West Irwell League after a home win against Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U12 is an away game against Cheshire Wire on Sunday 17th March at 10:00am, their final game of the regular season.

Cheshire Raptors 37-76 Manchester Magic U12 2

Manchester Magic U12 2 finish their regular season with a record of 8-0 in the North West Mersey League after an away win against Cheshire Raptors on Sunday afternoon. They await their fate in the play-offs.

Your team performance of the week last week was Trafford Magic U18 with 50% of the vote.

Who was your team of the week this week? (Vote closed)