Weekly Wrap - 2025-03-19

WEEK 23!

Saturday 15th March

York Eagles 2 v City of Leeds White

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 51-43 (WIN)

Player of the Game: George Griffiths

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 29pts/7rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“We managed to grind out a win on Saturday. Target was to go and win the first half to take the pressure off us in the 2nd half which we did, but then the 3Q which is usually, our best, but on this occasion, we switched off and let them back in it. We then got our heads together and controlled ourselves well in the 4th to get the win over the line. MVP was George Griffiths, his defensive efforts were superb and got some big stops and took the pressure off others.”

York Eagles 2 @ Derbyshire Arrows

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 43-96 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Maks Molka – 9pts/1reb/1stl (x1 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Lucas Hazell – 11pts/3rebs

Conor – 9pts/4rebs/2blks

Seb Lewin – 6pts/2asts/4rebs/2blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“Final game of the season, and I had the pleasure to take the U16 down to South Sheffield to take on formidable Arrows, Arrows had size and speed in abundance. However, we were not fazed at all, we had 3 young players (x3 U14 1) step up to make up numbers but also brought their best as they showed the older ones how to communicate well on both ends. This benefited massively as we went on a 10-2 run and had the game back to 30-20, this had Arrows a little frustrated. This quarter showed what the group can achieve if they communicate and show confidence. 2nd half we slightly reverted back to the usual antics of sloppy passes, which allowed Arrows to score quickly with success. Considering where most of these guys were in August, they have come a long way! A big summer now to work on their skills and build their confidence.”

York Eagles 3 v Barnsley Advance 

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 32-65 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Trevor Wood – 13pts/3rebs (x4 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Will Poole – 4pts/17rebs

Iker Martinez Chavana – 7pts/2rebs

Freddie Drummond – 8pts/4rebs

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“I think we were all a little disappointed with the game against Barnsley to say the least. Although, I think we were fairly matched as teams we didn’t ever get in front. Everyone gave 100% as per usual but we seemed to not have the buzz or gel as a team for some reason. Not the game we wanted for our last game of the season, but I have to say in think we should be proud of ourselves this season! We are all u15s and 6 new players which never played NL before. They have come together as a team and had some valuable experiences but more importantly made new friends.”

Sunday 16th March:

York Eagles v Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 43-47 (LOSS)

Player (s) of the game:

Maya Foulkes – 26pts/3stls/3rebs

Danika Croft – 16pts/5stls/3rebs

Notable Performance:

THE TEAM

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“This was not our best game by any means, but the way we fought back from behind was impressive and the way we managed to hold on to our lead despite a very physical and length game took some grit and determination. We’d started really slow and initially allowed the full court defence by the Hatters’ to get to us, leading to costly turnovers. Our shooting was also lackign in confidence. But once we decided to up the pressure of our own defence, we seriously frustrated our opponents and turned things around with a quick series of steals and drives. We went into HT with a slim lead and focused on strategies to maintain our strong defence to stop a comeback from Sheffield, while also improving our shooting opportunities. We managed both beautifully and, by doing so, have now sealed 3rd place in the league. Very prod of the girls managing the pressure.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Gold

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 90-51 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Ioannis Aslanidis – 9pts (x3 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Aleks Meszek – 17pts/7rebs/5stls

Ben Wells – 16pts

Lukas Karmazyn – 12pts

Ias Morys – 11pts

Sam Smales – 11pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“A complete game from the team. We controlled the game from the start and were better in all aspects, alongside that was some good shooting. Everyone contributed in a good ‘team’ win! Onto the final game of the season against arguably the best team in the country – Manchester Magic.”

York Eagles @ East Durham Lions

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 58-105 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

THE TEAM

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 27pts/9rebs/5asts

Eddy Wragg – 22pts/8rebs

Jack Moore – 13pts/6rebs

Lukai Ostrowski – 12pts/8asts/5stls

Will Poole – 4pts/13rebs

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s Mens performance:

“A fantastic result coming from a loss a few days ago! It was a well-balanced effort offensively and defensively. This game is a reminder of who we are in the league! Onto the final game of the season, away at Tees Valley Mohawks.  Let’s go Eagles!”