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The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 11

Saturday 7th December

Nottingham Wildcats 41-104 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 5-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game against Team QE Basketball Academy on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

City of Birmingham Rockets 47-73 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 9-0 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday 14th December at 12:30pm.

Sheffield Hatters 60-61 Manchester Mystics U16

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday 15th December at 1:15pm.

Trafford Mystics U16 72–73 City of Birmingham Rockets

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-6 in the Premier North after a home loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is an away game against Derbyshire Arrows on Sunday 15th December at 1:00pm. 

Manchester Mystics U14 2 34–83 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 0-7 in the North 1 League after a home loss against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 on Saturday afternoon. Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 6-0.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 14th December at 11:00am, followed by an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 15th December at 12:00noon.

Up next for Mystics U14 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 14th December at 2:20pm.

Manchester Mystics U12 2 93-26 FBA

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 3-1 in the North West 1 League after a home win against FBA on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 15th December at 1:00pm.

Sunday 8th December

Reading Rockets 55-62 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 5-5 in the WNBL Division One after an away win against Reading Rockets on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Carina Costa 14 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals, with support from Kizzy Spence-Mussington 11 points, 2 rebounds and a steal, Rehana Khalil 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals,  Michelle Ortega 8 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, Success Odemwingie 7 points, 2 rebounds and 2 steals, Elizandra Costa 6 points, a rebound, 3 assists and 2 steals, Remi Idowu 4 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, and Nat Feurtado 3 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.

Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against CoLA Southwark Pride on Saturday 14th December at TBC.

Manchester Magic U18 107–60 Team QE Basketball Academy

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 6-1 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 Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 14th December at 12:00noon.  

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Friday 29th November

Manchester Magic U18 60-62* Myerscough – National Cup Quarter Final *overtime

Manchester Magic U18 dropped out of the National Cup at the Quarter Final stage after a home loss against Myerscough on Friday evening.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 7th December at 5:00pm.

Saturday 30th November

Manchester Magic D2 62–59 Worcester Wolves

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 6-4 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home win against Worcester Wolves on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Demi Babalola 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals, with support from Tyme Regent-Bascombe 12 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, Bailey Goodall 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals and a block, Elgin Govan 10 points, 3 rebounds and an assist, Ronney Ani 4 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, Jack Walton 2 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, Thomas Browne 2 points, 6 rebounds, an assist and a steal and Fortune Iguma 2 points, 4 rebounds and an assist.

Up next for Magic D2 was a home game in the fifth round of the National Cup against Newcastle Knights on Sunday evening, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics D1 70–76 Thames Valley Cavaliers

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 4-5 in the WNBL Division One after a home loss against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Rehana Khalil 23 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 steals, with support from Elizandra Costa 17 points, 7 rebounds, an assist and 5 steals, Carina Costa 10 points, 2 rebounds and a steal, Success Odemwingie 5 points, 2 assists and a steal, Remi Idowu 4 points, a rebound, 3 assists and a steal, Kizzy Spence-Mussington 4 points, 2 assists and 2 steals and Michelle Ortega a point, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against Reading Rockets on Sunday 8th December at 3:30pm.

Charnwood College Riders 64-68 Trafford Mystics U18

Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 3-2 in the Premier North after an away win against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Sunday 8th December at 12:30pm.

Leicester Riders 82-85 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 8-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Leicester Riders on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was a home game in the Quarter Finals of the National Cup against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Mersey Mavericks Purple 87-48 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-8 in the Premier North after an away loss against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is a home game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 7th December at 3:00pm.

Lancashire Spinners 80-43 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-7 in the North West 1 Conference League after an away loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Northwich on Saturday 14th December at 12:00noon.

Sheffield Hatters 2 38-70 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 8-0 in the North Conference League after an away win against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against City of Leeds Black on Saturday 7th December at 3:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 2 51–74 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 0-6 in the North 1 League after a home loss against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics U14 on Saturday 7th December at 12:30pm.

Sunday 1st December

Manchester Magic D2 52-103 Newcastle Knights – National Cup Round Five

Manchester Magic D2 dropped out of the National Cup at the fifth round stage after a home loss against Newcastle Knights on Sunday evening.

Manchester Magic D2 were led by Jack Walton 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and a steal, with support from Ronney Ani 10 points, a rebound, 3 assists and a steal, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 8 points, 6 rebounds and a steal and Bailey Goodall 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Derbyshire Arrows on Saturday 14th December at TBC.

Manchester Mystics U18 45-76 Ipswich – National Cup Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U18 dropped out of the National Cup at the Semi Final stage after a home loss against Ipswich on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against The Sheffield College on Sunday 15th December at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic U16 81-79 Manchester Giants – National Cup Quarter Final

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the semi finals of the National Cup after a home win against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 7th December at 12:20pm.

Milton Keynes Breakers 54-62 Manchester Mystics U16 – National Cup Semi Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the final of the National Cup after an away win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Saturday 7th December at 12:30pm.

Manchester Magic U14 75–42 Manchester Swarm

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 7-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Manchester Swarm on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Sunday 15th December at 11:00am.

Manchester Mystics U12 95–26 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 4-0 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 is an away game against FBA on Saturday 4th January at 2:30pm.

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s Report: Mystics U14 at Sheffield Hatters

Having clipped the wings of a well-organised Newcastle Eagles U14 79-42 the previous week, we knew that a trip to play arch rivals Sheffield Hatters would be more testing. It was. The challenge wasn’t made any easier when our opponents lovingly moved the tip-off time an hour forward to 11.00. This meant I had to set my alarm early enough for me to wake up almost before I went to sleep!

I mention this only because it provides me with an excuse for muddling up the numbers for our 5 starters – I was still half asleep! In yet another senior moment, I gave Elsa’s number as her usual 12 as we prepared to win the tip. It wasn’t and we didn’t. Elsa was #14. Maisie was #12 so she had to start and pretend to be a foot taller than she is for the briefest cameo appearance on record.

This did not influence our excellent start which resulted in a dominant 17-9 opening 10 minutes. We soon extended the lead which prompted me to be more liberal with substitutions than perhaps I should have been. Sheffield took advantage of this and our foul trouble to eventually shade what was a ‘close encounter of the second kind’ by a point at 13-14.

Their full court press had caused a few problems just before the break but with fewer changes for the majority of the third period these were easily overcome thanks to some smart thinking by our guards. We now controlled the tempo again and excellent team defence helped us push the margin up to 20 at one point.

Such a comfortable lead again presented me with the opportunity to share court time more equitably. Consequently, the fourth quarter was as even as any number which isn’t odd. It ended all square at 14-14 to give us a fully deserved 66-49 victory via a team performance which was as polished as my dining table. Sheffield’s only other defeat was at the hands of Birmingham who we play the week before and the week after the Christmas break in what look like being league deciders.

Sincere thanks to James, Annmarie and Lorna for their invaluable assistance and to those parents/grandparents who aqua-planed their way along the A57 Snake Pass which has more twists and turns in it than any Agatha Christie crime novel. The good news is we have to do it all again next Saturday when we are away to Sheffield’s U16s.

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Saturday 23rd November

City of Edinburgh 52-96 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 4-1 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Edinburgh on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is a game in the Quarter Finals of the National Cup against Myerscough on Friday 29th November at 7:45pm.

Manchester Magic U16 2 45–100 Stockport Falcons Green

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-6 in the North West 1 Conference League after a home loss against Stockport Falcons Green on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 30th November at 3:00pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 70–53 Milton Keynes Breakers

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 7-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is an away game in the Semi Finals of the National Cup against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday 1st December at 3:30pm. 

Trafford Mystics U16 62–73 Bromsgrove Bears

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-5 in the Premier North after a home loss against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 7th December at 12:30pm.

City of Birmingham Rockets 108-38 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 0-5 in the North 1 League after an away loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday 30th November at 12:30pm.

Sunday 24th November

Manchester Magic D2 59-71 St. Helens Saints

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 5-4 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home loss against St. Helens Saints on Sunday evening.

Magic were led by Bailey Goodall 11 points, 9 rebounds, an assist and 2 blocks, with support from Ethan Tucker 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Thomas Browne 9 points and 3 rebounds, Jack Walton 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Demi Babalola 3 points, 7 rebounds, an assist and a steal and Fortune Iguma 5 points, 2 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Worcester Wolves on Saturday 30th November at 5:30pm, followed by a home game in the fifth round of the National Cup against Newcastle Knights on Sunday 1st December at 4:00pm.

Loughborough Riders 72-59 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 4-4 in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against Loughborough Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Rehana Khalil 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block, with support from Elizandra Costa 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 9 steals and a block, Irene Oboavwoduo 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Michelle Ortega 9 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists and Carina Costa 6 points and a rebound.

Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against Thames Valley Cavaliers on Saturday 30th November at 3:00pm.

Sheffield Elite 88-53 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 0-7 in the Premier North after an away loss against Sheffield Elite on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday 8th December at 12:30pm.

Bromsgrove Bears 34-87 Trafford Mystics U18

Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 2-2 in the Premier North after an away win against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is an away game against Charnwood College Riders on Saturday 30th November at 12:00noon.

Trafford Magic U16 84–101 Manchester Giants

Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-7 in the Premier North after a home loss against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is an away game against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Saturday 30th November at 2:00pm.

Manchester Magic U14 90-32 St. Helens Saints

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 6-1 in the Premier North after a home win against St. Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Manchester Swarm on Sunday 1st December at 11:00am.

Manchester Magic U14 2 64–76 Manchester Giants Green

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 2-3 in the North West 1 League after a home loss against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Mersey Mavericks Purple on Sunday 15th December at 1:15pm. 

Manchester Magic U14 3 121-9 Preston

Manchester Magic U14 3 moved to 2-0 in the North West Dee League after a home win against Preston on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 3 is a home game against Congleton Grizzles on Sunday 15th December at 3:30pm.

Sheffield Hatters 49-66 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 4-0 in the North 1 League after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U14 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Saturday 7th December at 12:30pm. 

Manchester Magic U12 70–47 Manchester Giants

Manchester Magic U12 moved to 3-0 in the North West Irwell after a home win against Manchester Giants on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U12 is an away game against Cheshire Phoenix on Sunday 7th December at 12:30pm.

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Saturday 16th November

Teesside Lions 68-64 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 5-3 in the NBL Division 2 North after an away loss against Teesside Lions on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Demi Babalola 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals, with support from Jack Walton 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, Ethan Tucker 13 points, 5 rebounds and an assist, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal, Elgin Govan 6 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and a block, Albert Margai 6 points and an assist and Bailey Goodall a point, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Up next for Magic D2 was an away game in the fourth round of the National Cup against St. Helens Saints on Sunday evening, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics D1 71–47 Cobham Cobras

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 4-3 in the WNBL Division One after a home win against Cobham Cobras on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Kizzy Spence-Mussington 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, with support from Success Odemwingie 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals, Elizandra Costa 13 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, Carina Costa 10 points, 2 rebounds and a steal, Michelle Ortega 5 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and Irene Oboavwoduo 5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against Loughborough Riders on Sunday 24th November at 1:00pm.

Manchester Giants Blue 46-85 Manchester Magic U18

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 3-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 was a home game in the fourth round of the National Cup against Sheffield Elite on Sunday afternoon find out how they got on below.

Nottingham Wildcats 94-65 Trafford Mystics U18

Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 1-2 in the Premier North after an away loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is an away game against Bromsgrove Bears on Sunday 24th November at 5:00pm.

Manchester Magic U16 85–74 Derby Trailblazers – National Cup Round 4

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the quarter finals of the National Cup after a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday morning.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Leicester Riders on Saturday 30th November at 1:00pm, followed by the National Cup quarter final game on Sunday 1st December, details to be determined.

Manchester Magic U16 2 55–117 Toxteth El8te

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-4 in the North West 1 Conference League after a home loss against Toxteth El8te on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Magic U16 2 was an away game against Cheshire Phoenix White on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.  

Manchester Magic U14 74–49 Manchester Giants Blue

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 5-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 24th November at 11:00am.

Manchester Mystics U14 79–40 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 4-0 in the North 1 League after a home win against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.  

Up next for Mystics U14 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 24th November at 12:00noon. 

Sunday 17th November

St. Helens Saints 77-84 Manchester Magic D2 – National Cup Round 4

Manchester Magic D2 advanced to the fifth round of the National Cup after an away win against St. Helens Saints on Sunday evening.

Magic were led by Jack Walton 28 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, with support from Elgin Govan 16 points, 5 rebounds, an assist and 3 steals, Ethan Tucker 12 points, 7 rebounds, an assist and a steal, Ronney Ani 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block and Bailey Goodall 9 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and a block.

Up next for Magic D2 is another away game against St. Helens Saints, this time in the league, on Sunday 24th November at 4:00pm.

Manchester Magic U18 83–76 Sheffield Elite – National Cup Round 4

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the quarter finals of the National Cup after a home win against Sheffield Elite on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against City of Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd November at 1:00pm.

Trafford Magic U18 73–91 Team QE Basketball Academy

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 0-6 in the Premier North after a home loss against Team QE Basketball Academy on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is an away game against Sheffield Elite on Sunday 24th November at 3:00pm.

Trafford Magic U16 70–85 York Eagles 1

Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-6 in the Premier North after a home loss against York Eagles 1 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is a home game against Manchester Giants on Sunday 24th November at 1:15pm.

Cheshire Phoenix White 97-31 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-5 in the North West 1 Conference League after an away loss against Cheshire Phoenix White on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Stockport Falcons Green on Saturday 23rd November at 3:00pm. 

Manchester Mystics U16 111–35 Lancashire Spinners

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 6-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Saturday 23rd November at 3:00pm. 

Sheffield Hatters 102-26 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-4 in the Premier North after an away loss against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday 23rd November at 12:30pm.

Barrow Thorns 52-67 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 2-2 in the North West 1 League after an away win against Barrow Thorns on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is a home game against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday 24th November at 1:15pm. 

Manchester Mystics U12 42–6 Cheshire Roar

Manchester Mystics U12 moved to 3-0 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Cheshire Road on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U12 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 1st December at 11:00am.

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Saturday 9th November

Manchester Magic D2 75–62 Bristol Basketball United

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 5-2 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home win against Bristol Basketball United on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by Ethan Tucker 24 points, 5 rebounds, a steal and 2 blocks, with support from Tyme Regent-Bascombe 21 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists, Jack Walton 7 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, Ronney Ani 7 points, 6 rebounds and an assist, Demi Babalola 6 points, 7 rebounds, an assist and 2 blocks, Bailey Goodall 4 points, 10 rebounds, an assist, 3 steals and a block and Dan Davies (injured after 6 minutes), 2 points and 6 rebounds.

Up next for Magic D2 is an away game against Teesside Lions on Saturday 16th November at 6:00pm, followed by an away game in the fourth round of the National Cup against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 17th November at 4:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U18 95–25 Bromsgrove Bears

Manchester Mystics U18 move to 5-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U18 is an away game against The Sheffield College on Saturday 15th December at 1:00pm.

Manchester Magic U16 89–65 Derby Trailblazers

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 7-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game in the fourth round of the National Cup against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 16th November at 10:30am.

York Eagles 34-54 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 7-0 in the North Conference League after an away win against York Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters 2 on Saturday 30th November at 12:30pm.

City of Leeds Gold 53-92 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 4-1 in the Premier North after an away win against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is a home game against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday 16th November at 12:30pm.

Stockport Falcons White 63-48 Manchester Magic U14 2

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 1-2 in the North West 1 League after an away loss against Stockport Falcons White on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 is an away game against Barrow Thorns on Sunday 17th November at 2:00pm. 

Sunday 10th November

Brent Bulls 62-50 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 3-3 in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against Brent Bulls on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Elizandra Costa 12 points, Irene Oboavwoduo 12 points and Success Odemwingie 10 points.

Up next for Mystics D1 is a home game against Cobham Cobras on Saturday 16th November at 3:30pm.

Manchester Magic U18 91–60 Derby Trailblazers

Manchester Magic U18 moved to 2-1 in the Premier North after a home win against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is an away game against Manchester Giants Blue on Saturday 16th November at 11:00am. Followed by a home game in the fourth round of the National Cup against Sheffield Elite on Sunday 17th November at 11:00am.

St. Helens Saints 95-60 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 0-5 in the Premier North after an away loss against St. Helens Saints on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is a home game against Team QE Basketball Academy on Sunday 17th November at 1:15pm.

Trafford Magic U16 49–115 Milton Keynes Breakers

Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-5 in the Premier North after a home loss against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is a home game against York Eagles 1 on Sunday 17th November at 1:15pm.

Manchester Giants Green 112-49 Manchester Magic U16 2

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-3 in the North West 1 Conference League after an away loss against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 2 was a home game against Manchester Swarm on Tuesday evening find out how they got on below.

Manchester Mystics U16 108–13 Bristol Academy Flyers

Manchester Mystics U16 moved to 5-0 in the Premier North after a home win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Lancashire Spinners on Sunday 17th November at 3:30pm. 

Newcastle Eagles 64-54 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-3 in the Premier North after an away loss against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is an away game against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday 17th November at 12:00noon.

Stockport Lapwings 31-75 Manchester Mystics U14

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 2-0 in the North 1 League after an away win against Stockport Lapwings on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 was a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics 2 on Wednesday evening, find out how they got on below.  

Mersey Mavericks 30-78 Manchester Mystics U12 2

Manchester Mystics U12 2 moved to 2-1 in the North West 1 League after an away win against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. 

Up next for Mystics U12 2 is an away game against Cheshire Roar on Saturday 23rd November at 9:30am.

Tuesday 12th November

Manchester Magic U16 2 44–11 Manchester Swarm

Manchester Magic U16 2 moved to 2-4 in the North West 1 Conference League after a home loss against Manchester Swarm on Tuesday evening.

Up next for Magic U16 2 is a home game against Toxteth El8te on Saturday 16th November at 3:00pm, followed by an away game against Cheshire Phoenix White on Sunday 17th November at 2:00pm.

Wednesday 13th November

Manchester Mystics U14 80–41 Manchester Mystics U14 2

Manchester Mystics U14 moved to 3-0 in the North 1 League after a home win against in-house rival Manchester Mystics U14 2 on Wednesday evening. Mystics U14 2 moved to 0-4.

Up next for Mystics U14 is a home game against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday 16th November at 12:30pm. 

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 23rd November at 12:00noon. 

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s Report: Mystics U16 2 at York

Our weekend tour of northern England tourist attractions took us to York on Saturday and Stockport on Sunday. I was happy to be able to use as many as 14 players over the two games. They all deserve praise for their contributions. 

York U16s are widely regarded as one of the top 4 teams in the Northern Conference so I anticipated a tough game. Maybe I should consider becoming a clairvoyant because that’s precisely what we got! Defences dominated for the opening 10 minute which we won 11-4. We continued to look the more accomplished side up to half-time and established a 27-14 lead. Our team defence had been as good as I could have hoped for but special mention must go to our two main disrupters, Christiana and Elsa. They were truly outstanding.

Christiana, ably supported by Emmy, also orchestrated our offense to allow Darcie, Emmanuela and Elsa to do the bulk of the scoring before and after the break (during which time I had a kitkat!) We were now in a relatively strong position but this did not last long. We began to turn the ball over due to passing which had become sloppier than the custard I was served up with for school dinners. We also seemed more lethargic than normal. As a result, the lead had been cut to seven with the momentum now firmly with the home side.

Fortunately, as all good teams do, the players listened to what could either be termed as advice or as an ultimatum after a time out. Their response was first-class. We eased the margin back up to 11 going into the final period and undoubtedly saved the best til last. Using all 10 players in almost equal measure (although Maisie I is a little shorter than Elsa!), our stifling team defence restricted a talented York side to a mere 1 point across the first 9 minutes of the quarter. A deserved 54-34 victory resulted

Well played all of the above plus Morgan, Aila, Maisie and Chichi for such a fine all round performance.

The road trip excitement did not end there. It extended way into the evening by way of a 6 hour quick stop for what is allegedly ‘fast food’ at a McDonald’s to end a thoroughly enjoyable day. Many thanks to Christiana’s dad for driving and to Morgan’s mum for again being Mrs Organised, as well as to our loyal band of supporters.

In what was only our second u14 Premier league fixture of the season, we travelled to play Stockport at St Anne’s Voluntary High School which made me wonder if the pupils could decide whether or not they wanted to turn up for lessons! Results so far elsewhere at this level suggest that it would be Sheffield and Birmingham who are our main threats but it never pays to underestimate any opponent. Consequently, I started with what I currently consider to be my first 5 of Christiana, Adele, Darcie, Emmanuela and Elsa.

We began in lively fashion and created several early opportunities. Initially, these all went abegging, as can often be the case on a foreign court (even though Stockport is in England.) It did not take long for the girls to settle. We totally dominated the first quarter, despite using 10 of the 11 players on duty, to lead 23-5. By half-time the lead had grown to 24 and ended almost double that to finish 75-31 against opponents who never gave up from the first whistle to the last. I was very pleased by the contributions made by Olivia, Alycia, Maisie W, Zoe, Chichi and Emmy who all proved how deep a bench we have this season.

Coach Jim's Report

Coach Jim’s Report: Mystics U16 2 at Mersey Mavericks

Any Manchester-Merseyside sports fixture has added spice to it, and Mystics U14s visit to Liverpool to play Mersey Mavericks U16s yesterday had plenty to savour for the capacity crowd of about 20. We were without the influential due of Christiana and Emmy. They were doubtless high in confidence, having defeated the previously unbeaten York Vikings the day before.

The scene was set for a titanic showdown on a par with Wyatt Earp facing Billy the Kid. In theory, the task before us looked to be as tricky as trying to roller skate on ice. In practice, the opening skirmishes indicated the game would be as tight as any Yorkshireman. Mersey had a quick, skilful guard, some height and seemed mobile and well-organised. They looked as though they could be a tougher test than an A level physics exam.

That said, it did not take long for our 5 starters of Adele, Emmanuela, Elsa, Darcie and Chichi to find their feet. (They were in their trainers!) Fully aware that it was nearly November 5th,  Emmanuela and Darcie were on fire in the first quarter. They scored the bulk of our 23 points with Adele racking up numerous assists with her impressive range of passing. Not to be outdone, Elsa and Chichi shone at the defensive end like highly polishes shoes to help restrict our opponents to a mere 5 points.

By half-time, the lead had grown to 28 at 43-15 thanks to some eye-catching basketball from all 10 Mystics. The 2 Ronnies, sorry, the 2 Maisies, Morgan, Zoe and Jahnia had all seized the opportunity to show their worth. They, too, had helped us in our aim to play harder and smarter than whoever we play against.

Possibly as a consequence of too frequent substitutions from me, possibly because we had a tendency to over-complicate things but our standards slipped somewhat in the third quarter. Our decision making reminded me of a broken Sat-nav-  in that it became wayward at times. There were too many occasions when we shot too early in the shot clock or we tried to force things. This resulted in us only managing 14 points over the next 10 minutes.

A time out reminded those who needed reminding of the error of their ways. To their credit, they responded like Nelson (admirably!) so that the status quo (who had 20 hits with more or less the same monotonous tune) was restored in the fourth period which yielded 21 points for us. Our 78-35 victory makes it appear it was akin to the Swans at Alton Towers, an easy ride. It wasn’t as bumpy as the Big One at Blackpool but we did need to be on our game. Full credit to all 10 Mystics for being just that, as a somewhat different make-up of our players were the day before in the comfortable 71-30 win over Hartlepool expertly overseen by James.

Many thanks to all those involved on Saturday and to Annmarie plus our ever-reliable, helpful parents for you taxiing and support on Sunday. We now face the prospect of 3 games in 5 days with a trip to play a strong York side U16s on Saturday , an actual U14 fixture away to Stockport on Sunday, followed by a Wednesday evening local derby against Mystics U14 II. These precede two consecutive away trips to face Sheffield at U14 and U16 level. These last two are the games which will give us a true indication of where we are currently at. (I don’t mean in south Yorkshire! I do mean how relatively strong we are.)

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 6

Thursday 31st October

Sheffield Elite 82-61 Trafford Magic U18 – Cup R3

Trafford Magic U18 dropped out of the National cup at the third round stage after an away loss against Sheffield Elite on Thursday evening.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is an away game against St. Helens Saints on Sunday 9th November at 1:00pm.

Trafford Mystics U18 67–68 Manchester Mystics U18 – Cup QF

Manchester Mystics U18 advanced to the semi finals of the National Cup after an away win against in-house rivals Trafford Mystics U18 on Thursday evening, Trafford Mystics drop out of the National Cup at the Quarter Final stage.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is an away game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 16th November at 12:30pm.

Up next for Manchester Mystics U18 is a home game against Bromsgrove Bears on Saturday 9th November at 3:00pm.

Saturday 2nd November

Endeavor Ipswich 80-51 Manchester Mystics D1

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 3-2 in the WNBL Division One after an away loss against Endeavor Ipswich on Saturday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 16 points, 15 rebounds, an assist, 4 steals and 3 blocks, with support from Kizzy Spence 10 points and 3 rebounds , Elizandra Costa 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals, Michelle Ortega 3 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Nat Feurtado 4 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals and Success Odemwingie 4 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.

Up next for Mystics D1 was an away game against Loughborough Riders on Sunday afternoon in the National Cup, find out how they got on below. 

Sheffield Elite 53-74 Manchester Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 6-0 in the Premier North after an away win against Sheffield Elite on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 was an away game against York Eagles 1 in the National Cup on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

City of Birmingham Rockets 76-62 Trafford Magic U16

Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-4 in the Premier North after an away loss against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is a home game against Milton Keynes Breakers on Sunday 10th November at 1:15pm.

Trafford Mystics U16 59–76 Nottingham Wildcats

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-2 in the Premier North after a home loss against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday afternoon. 

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is an away game against Newcastle Eagles on Sunday 10th November at 4:00pm.

Manchester Mystics U16 2 71–30 Hartlepool Huskies

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 5-0 in the North Conference League after a home win against Hartlepool Huskies on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 was an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Manchester Magic U14 2 74–73 Tameside Vikings

Manchester Magic U14 2 moved to 1-1 in the North West 1 League after a home win against Tameside Vikings on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 2 was an away game against Barrow Thorns on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Sunday 3rd November

Cardiff City 77-79 Manchester Magic D2

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 4-2 in the NBL Division 2 North after an away win against Cardiff City on Sunday evening.

Magic were led by Dan Davies 19 points, 8 rebounds, an assist and a steal, with support from Albert Margai 17 points, 5 rebounds and a steal, Jack Walton 13 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and a steal, Ethan Tucker 10 points, 2 rebounds and a block, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 9 points and 10 rebounds, and Bailey Goodall 8 points and a rebound.

Up next for Magic D2 is a home game against Bristol Basketball United on Saturday 9th November at 5:30pm.

Loughborough Riders 73-68* Manchester Mystics D1 – Cup Round 2 – *Overtime

Manchester Mystics D1 dropped out of the National Cup at the second round stage after an away loss against Loughborough Riders on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Kissy Spence 16 points, 3 rebounds and a steal, with support from Elizandra Costa 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals, Michelle Ortega 14 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and a block, Rehana Khalil 10 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and a block, Irene Oboavwoduo 3 points and 5 rebounds and Remi Idowu 2 points, 9 rebounds, an assist and a steal.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against Brent Bulls on Sunday 10th November at 3:00pm.

Manchester Magic U18 101–49 Manchester Giants Blue – Cup Round 3

Manchester Magic U18 advanced to the fourth round of the National Cup after a home win against Manchester Giants Blue on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U18 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Sunday 10th November at 3:30pm.

York Eagles 1 32-82 Manchester Magic U16 – Cup Round 3

Manchester Magic U16 advanced to the fourth round of the National Cup after an away win against York Eagles 1 on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U16 is a home game against Derby Trailblazers on Saturday 9th November at 12:30pm.

Manchester Magic U16 2 44–64 Cheshire Wire Green

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

Up next for Magic U16 2 is an away game against Manchester Giants Green on Sunday 10th November at 12:00noon.

Manchester Mystics U16 67–51 Sheffield Hatters – Quarter Final

Manchester Mystics U16 advanced to the semi finals of the National Cup after a home win against Sheffield Hatters on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 is a home game against Bristol Academy Flyers on Sunday 10th November at 1:15pm.

Mersey Mavericks 35-78 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 6-0 in the North Conference League after an away win against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is an away game against York Eagles on Saturday 9th November at 1:00pm.

The Weekend Wrap

The Weekend Wrap 2024-25 Week 5

Saturday 26th October

Manchester Magic D2 67–69* Bristol Academy Flyers 2 *Overtime

Manchester Magic D2 moved to 3-2 in the NBL Division 2 North after a home overtime loss against Bristol Academy Flyers 2 on Saturday evening.

Magic were led by  Dan Davies 16 points, 11 rebounds, an assist, 2 steals and a block, with support from Demi Babalola 15 points, 11 rebounds, a steal and a block, Tyme Regent-Bascombe 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Jack Walton 8 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals and Elgin Govan 7 points, a rebound, 2 assists, a steal and a block.

Up next for Magic D2 was an away game against Liverpool in the National Cup on Sunday afternoon, find out how they got on below.

Bristol Academy Flyers 41-98 Trafford Mystics U18

Trafford Mystics U18 moved to 1-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Bristol Academy Flyers on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U18 is a home game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics in the National Cup on Thursday 31st October at 8:15pm.

Manchester Magic U16 78–50 Trafford Magic U16

Manchester Magic U16 moved to 5-0 in the Premier North after a home win against in-house rivals Trafford Magic on Saturday afternoon. Trafford Magic U16 move to 2-3 in the Premier North.

Up next for Magic U16 is an away game against Sheffield Elite on Saturday 2nd November at 1:00pm, followed by an away game against York Eagles 1 in the National Cup on Sunday 3rd November at 3:00pm.

Up next for Trafford Magic U16 is an away game against City of Birmingham Rockets on Saturday 2nd November at 12:20pm.

Lancashire Spinners 58-60 Trafford Mystics U16

Trafford Mystics U16 moved to 3-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Lancashire Spinners on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Mystics U16 is a home game against Nottingham Wildcats on Saturday 2nd November at 3:00pm.

Teesside Lions 34-83 Manchester Mystics U16 2

Manchester Mystics U16 2 moved to 4-0 in the North Conference League after an away win against Teesside Lions on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U16 2 is a home game against Hartlepool Huskies on Saturday 2nd November at 12:30pm, followed by an away game against Mersey Mavericks on Sunday 3rd November at 12:00noon.

Leeds LDM 44-59 Manchester Magic U14

Manchester Magic U14 moved to 3-1 in the Premier North after an away win against Leeds LDM on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Magic U14 is an away game against City of Leeds Gold on Saturday 9th November at 12:20pm.

Manchester Mystics U14 2 55–81 Newcastle Eagles

Manchester Mystics U14 2 moved to 0-3 in the North 1 League after a home loss against Newcastle Eagles on Saturday afternoon.

Up next for Mystics U14 2 is an away game against in-house rivals Manchester Mystics on Wednesday 13th November at 6:00pm.

Sunday 27th October

Liverpool 53-61 Manchester Magic D2 – National Cup Round 3

Manchester Magic D2 advanced to the fourth round of the National Cup after an away win against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Magic D2 is an away game against Cardiff City on Sunday 3rd November at 4:30pm.

Manchester Mystics D1 61–69* Anglia Ruskin *Overtime

Manchester Mystics D1 moved to 3-1 in the WNBL Division One after a home overtime loss against Anglia Ruskin on Sunday afternoon.

Mystics were led by Irene Oboavwoduo 17 points, 8 rebounds 3 assists and a steal, with support from Kizzy Spence 14 points and 3 rebounds, Elizandra Costa 13 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and 5 steals, Rehana Khalil 6 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and a block and Remi Idowu 6 points, 5 rebounds, an assist and a block.

Up next for Mystics D1 is an away game against Endeavor Ipswich on Saturday 2nd November at 3:30pm, followed by an away game against Loughborough Riders on Sunday 3nd November at 3:30pm in the National Cup.  

Myerscough 95-35 Trafford Magic U18

Trafford Magic U18 moved to 0-4 in the Premier North after an away loss against Myerscough on Sunday afternoon.

Up next for Trafford Magic U18 is an away game against Sheffield Elite on Thursday 31st October at 7:00pm in the National Cup.