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Help Wanted: Volunteer Disciplinary Officer

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:05:20 GMT

Help Wanted: Volunteer Disciplinary Officer

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Help Wanted: Volunteer Disciplinary Officer

York Eagles Junior Basketball Club are looking for a Volunteer to take on the role of Disciplinary Officer for the

club.

The Disciplinary Officer is responsible for upholding the club’s code of conduct and ensuring a safe and fair

environment for all participants.

The role is to maintain the standards of discipline within the Club by investigating and dealing with any

allegations of foul play or misconduct fairly, consistently and efficiently and in line with Basketball England

Regulations.

Duties to include:

- Deal with all misconduct charges within the club

- Hold internal club disciplinary hearing for players as necessary

- To be responsible for all discipline queries in conjunction with the Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

- To provide information to the club members and players in relation to disciplinary matters

- Liaise with the safeguarding at Basketball England regarding disciplinary matters involving the club

- Provide information for the club website with any issues relating to discipline

Required Skills:

- Ability to manage conflict

- Organisational, time management and communication skills

- Interpersonal skills

The Disciplinary Officers responsibilities will sometimes overlap with those of the Club Welfare Officer.

If you are interested, please email: yorkeaglesclubsecretary@gmail.com

Introduction from our CWO and EDI Officer

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:06:11 GMT

Introduction from our Club Welfare Officer (CWO) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer

Club Welfare Officer (CWO) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer

Dear Coaches, Parents and Players,

We hope this message finds you well. We have recently joined the York Eagles Basketball Club committee, and wanted to introduce ourselves and our roles.

Mark Tucker is the new Club Welfare Officer. Mark’s role is to ensure that all our young players are supported in a safe, inclusive, and positive environment, both on and off the court. He is here to listen, offer guidance, and work with coaches, parents, and players to uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding and well-being.

Paul Foulkes is the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer. His role is to ensure that all club members are treated with fairness, dignity and respect, that our members treat others in the same way, and that we all promote a culture that eliminates discrimination in any form.

If you ever have any concerns or simply want to have a chat about a welfare or EDI matter, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. We’re looking forward to getting to know you all and supporting the great work happening across the club.

Warm regards,

Mark Tucker

Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

safeguardingtheyorkeagles@gmail.com

Paul Foulkes

Club Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer

YorkEaglesEDI@gmail.com

Weekly Wrap - 2025-03-26

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-03-26

Wednesday 26th March 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 24! (FINAL WEEK OF REGULAR SEASON)

Saturday 22nd March

York Eagles @ Tees Valley Mohawks

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 73-67 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Lukai Ostrowski – 17pts/3stls (x3 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 22pts/4asts/4stls

Emilis Vildziunas – 12pts/7rebs/5blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

"The sign-off to a great season didn't quite go as planned. With all of the off-court controversy playing on the players' minds, we struggled to get going into our usual rhythm. Throughout the game, we had excellent looks, good ball and player movement, but the shots just would not drop; we got nothing and Mowhawks were clinical and all of their shots dropped. If we had scored another 20% of our missed shots, the game would have been York's, our efficiency hurt us today from the field. I do not normally mention officiating, but we had one very poor official that was noted by both the other team players and his Crew Chief, fouling out three of our key players in the 4th quarter when it was all to play for. A great season and a great team, proud of them all, and we await to see if we gain a playoff berth to continue it."

York Eagles @ City of Leeds White

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 27-101 (WIN)

Player of the Game: THE TEAM

Notable Performances:

Oscar Longbottom – 15pts/3asts/2stls

Tobias Davies – 13pts/4asts/4stls

Finlay Lewis – 13pts/4asts/5stls

Conor – 12pts/5rebs/4blks

Leo Frusher – 12pts/6rebs/4stls

Griffin Evans – 10pts/11rebs/4stls

Bertie Hardisty – 7pts/7asts/6rebs/4stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 Performance:

“I can’t quite believe the season has finished already, it only felt like last weekend, we were playing in our first away game at Teesside. It is night and day in terms of player and team development from where we are now! It’s fantastic to see the group continue to grow, we finished the season in style on Saturday, with true basketball being played with some excellent performances. This all came from the lads buying into the direction in which the coaches want to play, we moved off the ball well, and opened up chances for drive and kicks which we then executed our shots, some fantastic ball movement in transition to create advantages which allowed us to score efficiently. Shows that with team basketball, we can be very hard to beat on both ends, as we are energetic on defence and force players to make errors, and we are now smarter on offence. Proud of this group, and long may it continue into summer and beyond…”

York Eagles 2 v City of Leeds Black 2

U11/12 Friendly

Result: 54-18 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Notable Performances:

Isen Ndulue – 14pts/15rebs/2blks

Matthew Bowman – 13pts/4asts

Arty Veige – 10pts

Coach Dave Veige commented on the U11/12 Boys Performance:

“Eagles hosted a friendly against Leeds Black 2, which proved to be a great rivalry. The excitement for these young players was evident, as for some it was the first time they donned the Eagles' jersey. It was a fast-paced match between 2 sides with some excellent passing and rebounding from us. A very athletic Leeds squad did not lay down without a fight with some impressive transitions. But our lads played very well!”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Black

U12 Yorkshire Regional League

Result: 49-34 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Tom Baxter – 11pts/4asts/3rebs

Notable Performances:

Judah Wilson – 10pts/8rebs/5asts

Will Hall – 10pts/6rebs

Isen Ndulue – 7pts/10rebs

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys performance:

“It was a fitting win for our final game of the season. It was good to see a number of players with strong performances and to finish the U12 Regional only losing against 2 sides. The win was never really in doubt, but we definitely lowered our game to theirs rather than play our brand of happy offence and pressure defence. We need to be ready for the big step-up next year when we will be playing U14 national league, so playing players a year older and potentially bigger, stronger and faster than us. So, making sure we continue to improve our ball handling, movement and especially our finishing. We only made 30% from the field on Saturday, which means a lot of hard work went to waste. A strong summer of training and preparing will help us hit the ground running next season.”

York Eagles 2 @ City of Leeds Black

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 72-44 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Nate Wilkinson – 14pts

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 10pts

Billy Kemp – 10pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“We started terribly today, Leeds came at us 100 miles an hour. Pressed aggressively, and we looked like we’d never seen a press before. Also, Leeds couldn’t miss, so the damage was done early. We then got better as the game went on and were more equal, we just need to take care of the ball and not force anything. 4th quarter, we looked like a different team, doing team things well and keeping it simple. The standout player was Nate, he was forced up for the game and scored well. It has been a season of learning and also good experiences for players to see what NL is like.”

York Eagles v Manchester Magic

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 47-52 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Aleks Meszek – 12pts/7rebs

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 Performance:

“Really proud of the performance from the boys against the league winners. We fought for all four quarters and kep them below 60 points. Such an improvement over the season!”

Sunday 23rd March:

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 46-29 (LOSS)

Player of the game: THE TEAM

Notable Performance:

Amelie Hetherton – 8ps/10rebs/5stls/3blks

Danika Croft – 8pts/4stls/2rebs

Molly Jones – 7pts/7rebs/3stls/2blks

Zofia Parsons – 4pts/12rebs/14stls/3asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“Whole team MVP as everyone fought hard despite a depleted team and injured players. Some great teamwork with all players creating great opportunities for themselves or their teammates, but the finish definitely want on our side on Sunday.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Gold

U13 Yorkshire Regional

Result: 66-61 AOT (WIN)

Player of the Game: Jake Richardson – 18pts/6rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 23pts/7rebs

Billy Kemp – 9pts/12rbes

Alessio Vento Joyce – 8pts/10rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys performance:

“Similar to the day before at Leeds Black, we started poorly, we gave the ball away too easily and didn’t defend to our usual standard. 2nd quarter was like a wake-up call; we switched on and moved the ball well enough to create good looks from beyond the arc, which George gladly took, getting us a slender lead at HT. The start of the 2nd half was fairly equal as both teams were going at it on both ends, 4th quarter, we started to look tired, and Leeds managed to peg us back to force overtime. Then we cooled our game and prevailed, some great clutch FTs from Jake, who was our MVP, led the team, and we remain unbeaten at U13.

Basketball England Level 1 Accreditation

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 18:52:36 GMT

Basketball England Level 1 Accreditation

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Basketball England Level 1 Accreditation

[2025-Apr-01T19:18Z - M. Evans - Update. The Level 1 Accreditation form was submitted to Basketball England on March 27th. We are waiting for a response from Basketball England to confirm acceptance.]

Basketball England has implemented a new program and now requires all clubs to meet accreditation Level 1 standards before March 30, 2025 to be eligible to participate in the 2025-26 season. Full details about this program are available from Basketball England here . This has NOT been submitted to Basketball England yet (as of 2025-Mar-23) as there are still some pending requirements that the club has not met and doesn't have volunteers for. Please review the details below to see if you might be able to help and contact theyorkeagles@gmail.com if you might be willing to volunteer for the positions.

To be a Level 1 Accredited Club, York Eagles must meet the following requirements:

Structure: Club has a Constitution - DONE - This is already available on the website in York Eagles | Resources and from the direct link here .
Club Development: Club has a Club Development Plan - DONE. Club Secretary and Head Coach Dave Smith has created the following Club Development plan for the 2025-26 season which is available upon request.
People: Club has a governing committee or leadership team consisting of a minimum of three people, usually a chair, a secretary and a treasurer - PENDING. The club treasurer is planning to remain in the role for the 2025-26 season, but the Club Secretary, Dave Smith, and the Club Chairpeople, Steve Wragg and Matt Evans, are no longer willing to continue in their roles and are stepping down. While we think we can submit the accreditation with current role holders for March 30th, finding replacements for these roles is critical for the Club for next season.
Safeguarding: Club onboards a Club Welfare Officer who completes the Basketball England Safeguarding and Club Welfare Officer Training; Club will Adopt the Basketball England Safeguarding Policy and make policy visible for members - PENDING. While Dave Smith has volunteered to be an interim Club Welfare Officer, he does not want to remain in the role and would not be eligible due to conflict of interest as one of the coaching team. Finding a replacement for the Club Welfare Officer is critical for the club next season. The document has been posted York Eagles | Resources with a direct link to the document here that is pending review by the Club.
EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Lead (Can be Chair, Treasurer or Secretary) - PENDING. The current Chair, Treasurer or Secretary have not volunteered for this role and it remains unfilled. We need a volunteer for this position immediately as we cannot complete the Level 1 Accreditation without it.
Financial Management: Club operates accounts through an independent club account - DONE. The club runs a completely separate account managed by our Treasurer.
Policies and Procedures: Club adopts the below Basketball England policies or develops their own in sector - PENDING. These documents need to be reviewed and adopted by
The Basketball England ED&I Policy
The Basketball England Data Protection Policy
The Basketball England Safer Recruitment Policy
The Basketball England Whistleblowing Policy
The Basketball England Disciplinary Code

The benefits to the Club for this accreditation process are the following:

Ability to enter Basketball England Jnr. NBL (mandatory for entry from 2025/26 season)
Access to Basketball England Funding Grants and support with external funding applications
Access to Basketball England programmes
Access to Basketball England webinars
Access to the marketing support and resources
Access to Basketball England staff expertise, and support from Club Development Manager

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Chairperson

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:20:07 GMT

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Chairperson

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Become Our New York Eagles Volunteer Club Chairperson!

Do you love basketball and want to lead our club to new heights? We're searching for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us as a volunteer Club Chairperson. This position is crucial for guiding our club's vision and ensuring its success.

As the Club Chairperson, you'll be the driving force behind our team. You'll oversee club operations, lead meetings, and collaborate with members, coaches, and officials. If you're a natural leader with a passion for basketball, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Check out the job description below (or see the PDF) and email us to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in our community and support the future stars of basketball.

Don't just watch from the sidelines—join the York Eagles family team!

Download Job Description in PDF Format

JOB DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Club Chairperson

LOCATION: York Eagles Junior Basketball Club, York, United Kingdom

POSITION: Volunteer Club Chairperson

REPORTS TO: York Eagles Committee

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Club Chairperson is responsible for the efficient running of the club, leading the club in strategy and future developments.

REQUIREMENTS:

Application Form: Complete an application form detailing relevant experience, qualifications, and employment history.
Self-Declaration: Provide a self-declaration of any relevant convictions or investigations.
References: Provide at least two references, including one from a previous role involving work with children or young people.
DBS Check: Undergo or prove an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check within the last three (3) years and keep up to date per Basketball England requirements.
Interview: Attend an interview with at least two club representatives, focusing on knowledge and suitability for the role.
Safeguarding Training: Within one (1) month of appointment complete Basketball England’s Safeguarding Training Course and keep up to date with any additional training requirements from Basketball England.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead : Lead on strategy and future developments of the club
Develop : Be actively involved in creating and following a Club Development Plan
Support : Support the efficient running of the club
Promote : Represent the club at local, regional and national events and activities.
Understand : Ensure an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the club to which the club complies
Communicate : Communicate with various members within the club. Receive and respond to communications from Basketball England, York Eagles website and parents/players. This will involve technologies such as Stack Team App, WhatsApp, the club’s website, Basketball England’s Portal, and various social media.
Mediate : Taking responsibility for personal conflicts of interest and declaring, recording and managing these appropriately
Recruit : Recruiting new committee members, coaches, table officials, referees and other adult volunteers taking into consideration skills, experience and diversity
Meet : Chairing regular committee meetings (currently monthly) and Club-wide meetings as and when required. Normal schedule is Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, a December Meeting, and a March meeting.
Safeguard : Assist the club to fulfill its responsibilities to safeguard children at club level. Work with the committee and the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) and committee to ensure safeguarding best practices are implemented and followed.

SPECIFICATION:

Experience : Ideally, previous experience in a leadership role preferably within a sports club, youth organization, or school.
Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work with the York Eagles Committee as part of a team.
Qualifications : Basic administration and computer skills. Basic advice and support-provision skills. Communication skills, including use of social media.
Attributes : Commitment and willingness to work as part of a team.

TIME COMMITMENTS:

As the club has been growing there are many opportunities to lead York Eagles into the future. Ongoing time commitments would include committee meetings (currently held monthly) and club-wide meetings. Assisting with safeguarding issues as they arise will also be required.

REMUNERATION:

This is a volunteer role, however:

York Eagles will pay for Basketball England Club Membership.
York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's Safeguarding course.
York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's enhanced DBS check and/or renewal as required.

How to Apply : Interested candidates should submit their application form, self-declaration, and references to theyorkeagles@gmail.com . For more information, please contact the York Eagles Junior Basketball Club at theyorkeagles@gmail.com .

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Secretary

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:27:35 GMT

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Welfare Officer (CWO)
Monday, March 19, 2025

UPDATE: 2025-Jun-08T21:31Z - Thank you for your interest in this position. We have filled the position at this time.

Become Our New York Eagles Volunteer Club Secretary!

Do you love basketball and want to play a key role in our club's success? We're searching for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join us as a volunteer Club Secretary. This position is vital for keeping our club running smoothly and efficiently.

As the Club Secretary, you'll be the heart of our administrative team. You'll handle club records, organise meetings, and communicate with members, coaches, and officials. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about basketball, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Check out the job description below (or see the PDF) and email us to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact in our community and support the future stars of basketball.

Don't just watch from the sidelines—join the York Eagles family team!

Download Job Description in PDF Format

JOB DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Club Secretary

LOCATION: York Eagles Junior Basketball Club, York, United Kingdom

POSITION: Volunteer Club Secretary

REPORTS TO: York Eagles Committee

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Club Secretary is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the York Eagles Junior Basketball Club. This role involves responding to communications from parents, players and the public, as well as monitoring and implementing the various policies and procedures from Basketball England.

REQUIREMENTS:

Application Form: Complete an application form detailing relevant experience, qualifications, and employment history.

Self-Declaration: Provide a self-declaration of any relevant convictions or investigations.

References: Provide at least two references, including one from a previous role involving work with children or young people.

DBS Check: Undergo or prove an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check within the last three (3) years and keep up to date per Basketball England requirements.

Interview: Attend an interview with at least two club representatives, focusing on safeguarding knowledge and suitability for the role.

Safeguarding Training: Within one (1) month of appointment complete Basketball England’s Safeguarding Training Course and keep up to date with any additional training requirements from Basketball England.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication: Be the first point of contact for club enquiries and dealing with all correspondence. Receive and respond to communications from Basketball England, York Eagles website and parents/players. This will involve technologies such as Stack Team App, WhatsApp, the club’s website, Basketball England’s Portal, and various social media. Setup and populate required WhatsApp groups for the Club. Setup and populate Stack Team App with all Club members and associate with the correct team.
Record Keeping: Maintain up to date records and reference files.
Player/Volunteer Database: Collect and maintain the player and volunteer contact database and make it available to the relevant members of the club as needed for emergency contacts.
Meetings: Organise and attend key meetings (including Annual General Meetings). Take and disseminate club minutes
Compliance: Ensure relevant affiliations are completed and the club is following Basketball England standards and rules.
Insurance: Ensure insurance is up to date and relevant
Mediate: Taking responsibility for personal conflicts of interest and declaring, recording and managing these appropriately.
Venues: Coordinate with our venue providers to have available venues for training and games throughout the year.

SPECIFICATION:

Experience : Experience not required, but preferred.
Skills : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work with the York Eagles Committee as part of a team.
Qualifications : Basic administration and computer skills. Basic advice and support-provision skills. Communication skills, including use of social media.
Attributes : Willingness to work as part of a team.

TIME COMMITMENTS:

The normal basketball season starts in late August but Club activities continue throughout the year. Here are some of the key milestones for the Club Secretary that happen throughout the year:

ALL YEAR:

Schedule and attend monthly committee meetings as and when required.
Attend Club-wide meetings as and when required. Normal schedule is Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, a December Meeting, and a March meeting.
Coordinate with the Fixtures Secretary the fixtures and any fixture changes agreed between York Eagles and other Clubs.
Work with Coaches on issues related to Coaching at York Eagles and Senior Coaches from a non coaching perspective.
Increase your knowledge of the Club and areas that may require help and support.
Be responsible for and/or delegate work in technology used by the Club – website, Stack Team App, Basketball England Portal, WhatsApp and other technological areas.
Be aware of and if necessary involved with Social Media communications.
Ensure that by working with the Club Welfare Officer (CWO) our policies and procedures are available and up to date.
Ensure the Basketball England Club Accreditation process is completed in a timely fashion.
Be aware of the work of the Referees Coordinator and support/advise when needed

SEPTEMBER : Annual General Meeting preparation. Prepare a Club Secretary's report. Arrange room and agenda. Circulate agenda to Club members. Take minutes and circulate.

MARCH : Prepare Club meeting for a review of the season. Decide on teams for September with Coaching Staff. Discuss Summer Programme and provisional schedule for September. Bookings for venues in the summer. Provisional Committee for season starting September (approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Summer fees and seasonal fees.

APRIL : Awards night. Collection of shields from previous year. Order trophies. Receive nominations and prepare award night agenda.

MAY : Entries to the National League (NL) to send and pay for. Need the Team Managers details

JULY : Start Summer Programme. Receive first National League (NL) League Clubs and Leagues. Review possible changes can be made. Confirm venues, fees and bookings from September at York College, York Leisure Centre and other venues.

AUGUST : Fixtures received from Basketball England. Confirm fixtures with other Clubs. Training starts. Confirm venue availability dates due to exams, open evenings, holidays, etc.

REMUNERATION :

This is a volunteer role, however:

York Eagles will pay for Basketball England Club Membership as required.

York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's Safeguarding course as required.

York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's enhanced DBS check and/or renewal as required.

Weekly Wrap - 2025-03-19

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-03-19

Wednesday 19th March 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

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!”

BE A PLAYER! Easter Basketball Camp

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:30:45 GMT

BE A PLAYER!

HALF TERM and EASTER BBALL CAMPS IN YORK 2024/2025

At York Eagles, we like to not only promote the York Eagles but basketball in general. In this case, we can do both, since it is our York Eagles head coach, Dave Smith, who has been running these camps separately from all the magnificent work he does directly for the York Eagles. Support Coach Dave by attending these camps and bring all those new basketball skills back to York Eagles after your Easter break is finished.

DEVELOPMENT CAMPS (using 25 years' experience)

For School Year 4 to Year 9/10 (ages 8 – 15 years) players and open to both

boys and girls. The Camps are open to beginners and more advanced players

At YORK COLLEGE YO23 2BB

Opposite Tesco at Askam Bar Park and Ride. Free parking at York College.

DATES

Half Term OCT/NOV 2024 Camp: Tues 29th to Thurs 31st OCT (3 days)

Half Term FEBRUARY 2025 Camp: Tues 18th to Thurs 20th FEB (3 days)

EASTER 2025 Camp: Tue 8th April to Thurs 10th APRIL (3 days)

WHAT TO BRING

Packed lunch and drinks bottle (water not fizzy drinks please)

Indoor Playing kit including white and coloured T shirt

Indoor playing shoes

Bag for personal items

Own basketball

(correct size for Yr6s and younger is size 5, Yrs7/8/9 size 6, Yrs10+ size 7)

A limited number of basketballs are available at the Camp.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Drop-offs from 8.30am and pick-ups up to 5 pm are possible on request.

Each day consists of stations (activities) to improve fundamentals,

small tournaments, games and daily awards.

The Camps through the daily activities encourage young people to

work hard, be good listeners and learners, have a growth mind set and how to be winners.

COACHING at BE A PLAYER CAMPS

Our Camp Coaches are selected for their ability to work with young people.

Our coaching at the Camp is often enhanced by a visit from a

GUEST COACH who can inspire and add to the players motivation.

Head Coach Dave Smith has 45+ years of experience from Primary School to

BBL

Further Information

from DAVE SMITH, CAMP DIRECTOR

Contact: daveyorkeagles@gmail.com or 07840 407264

CAMP APPLICATION FORM: Available to download here .

Weekly Wrap - 2025-03-12

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-03-12

Wednesday 12th March 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 22!

Saturday 8th March

York Eagles 2 v City of Leeds Black

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 41-57 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Alex Lawson – 2pts/20rebs/5stls

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 23pts/10rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“I thought Saturday’s game was a good match-up. If we hadn’t had such a bad first half full of turnovers and missed opportunities, we could have won this game. I’m not sure where the confidence that we started last week’s game has gone but we need to get it back. 3rd Quarter was an improvement and the first part of the final quarter, as we tied up the game, until we reverted back to errors which ultimately cost us, we look forward to playing them again in a few weeks. MVP was Alex, fantastic effort as always, but rebounding very well and looked poised on both ends.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds White

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 95-25 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Conor – 21pts/9rebs/7stls

Notable Performances:

Leo Frusher – 12pts/10rebs

Fin Lewis – 10pts/3asts

Henderson Ho – 12pts/6rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 Performance:

“After last week’s defeat, this was a good chance to really focus on our systems on offence, against a younger and less experienced side in Leeds, it was also a good opportunity to get those having missed games through injury and illness to return and get some good minutes. A slow start as we failed to execute our non-negotiables (spacing, off ball movements), we eventually got going thanks to Fin who provided the goods. 2nd quarter was very much like our usual selves, finishing with confidence but matched with good deny positioning on defence to limit Leeds' attempts. 2nd half, we started to become a little sloppy on 1st phase in finishing and relying on putbacks and offensive rebounds to the scoring, we are better than this, so some detailed work on Monday, ready to beat York Eagles 2 on Wednesday night, and clinch our spot as runners-up this season.”

York Eagles v Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 43-47 (LOSS)

Notable Performance:

Maya Foulkes – 17pts/4rebs (x2 3PM)

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“This was our game to lose this week, but we unfortunately did not do enough to create a comfortable lead from the start, or to maintain it once we had it by half time. On offence, we were reluctant to drive or break through the Riders’ defence, and despite creating opportunities for our teammates, our shooting and finishing was underwhelming. On defence we had some great moments when we put pressure on our opponents and stole/block the ball, but many others when we stood still and watched them shoot, leading costly 3s from Riders’ or when we moved too late to stop a drive, allowing their top player too many finishes. Injuries didn’t help us this week, but so much to work on going forward.”

York Eagles 2 v Sheffield Sharks Yellow

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 27-78 (LOSS)

Player (s) of the Game:

Sebastian Lewin – 5pts/6rebs

Josh Ameodo – 6pts

Alvin Chan – 3pts/5rebs

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“Saturday’s game was a mixed bag, it was a positive performance with at times some really good stuff on both ends, our defensive pressure was good but wasn’t matched with lack of rebounding, which Sharks outback efficiently. On offence, good ball movement lead to some nice baskets, but not consistent enough to close the scoreline. Some work on layups with contact or pressure, I felt Sharks were gifted the 50pt win because of it. On another day, that score would be a lot closer.”

Sunday 9th March

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Black

U12 Yorkshire Boys Regional

Result: 37-71 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Isen Ndulue – 13pts/7rebs

Notable Performances:

Arthur Bewlay – 14pts/6rebs/3stls

Harry George – 10pts/4rebs

Thomas Atkinson – 10pts

Will Hall – 8pts/5rebs/5stls

Coach David Veige commented on the U12 Boys performance:

“A very fast-paced, scrappy game seeing York Eagles defeat Leeds Black on Sunday. The Eagles got the initial jump on Leeds with some hard nose defence creating opportunities during transition to offence. Leeds stayed in the game and never game up with some excellent rebounding and flurries of offence. Some outstanding team play from the Eagles with every player getting on the scoreboard resulting on a resounding victory over Leeds 71-37.”

York Eagles v Sheffield Sharks

U18 Friendly

Result: 52-76 (LOSS)

York Eagles v Sheffield Advance

U13 Yorkshire Boys Regional

Result: 98-30 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

THE TEAM

Notable Performances:

Jake Richardson – 29pts/6asts/9stls

Harry Kim – 14pts/3rebs

George FitzThomas – 13pts/5asts/6rebs

Billy Kemp – 12pts/2rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys performance:

“Good win, always nice to play our own age group once in a while. We set targets pregame of 25 assists and to get every player on the scoresheet, which we achieved. We set another target at HT over 100pts and only missed out on it by a single basket. MVP was the whole team, nice to see the lads play with confidence and have fun.”

York Eagles @ Derby Trailblazers

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 76-68 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Aleks Meszek – 15pts/10rebs/4stls/3blks

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Started well but struggled against the size and strength of Derby bigs in the 2nd quarter especially, in the 2nd half we did step up and battled valiantly till the end with a big 4th quarter (winning 27-17), but falling just short. Onto the next one v City of Leeds Gold.”

York Eagles 3 v Sheffield Elite Academy II

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 48-64 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Will Poole – 16pts/24rebs

Notable Performances:

Iker Martinez Chavana – 8pts/3rebs

Hayden Fogg – 8pts/3asts/5stls

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“We went into the game knowing that it was going to be evenly matched, which it was. We pretty much traded baskets through the first and second quarters. Everyone worked hard as usual but unfortunately we didn’t really utilise the fact we had a taller/stronger presence inside. We didn’t stop them making the same offensive moves even though we could see what they were doing. We had too many turnovers and missed shots that we usually sink. Some of our fast breaks weren’t fast, and we sometimes quelled. Our transition wasn’t as smooth as they should be which we spend a lot of time on. Elite eventually pulled away in the 3rd Q, not the result we hoped for but good team spirit!

End of Season General Meeting - 2025-03-24

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:59:09 GMT

Eagles End of Season General Meeting 2025-03-24

This is our end of season general meeting to discuss what worked well this season and what we could do better in the future. Come with your thoughts and new ideas about how to make York Eagles an even better club.

Tentative Agenda:

-Review and Feedback of the 2024-2025 season.

-Summer 2025 plans.

-Awards Night Update.

-Plans and Suggestions for 2025-2026 season.

-Need for additional club volunteers - CWO, Disciplinary Officer, Coaches, Table Officials, Fundraising, Awards Night Helpers.

-Additional items (time available).

This will be an in-person meeting at York College (Sim Balk Ln, Bishopthorpe, York YO23 2BB, UK) on Monday, March 24th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Room 1F105/106. Please RSVP using Stack Team App:

https://yorkeaglesbasketball.teamapp.com/clubs/345152/events/27656625-end-of-season-general-meeting?_detail=v1&_expires_at=1746057599

Weekly Wrap - 2025-03-05

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:55:30 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-03-05

Wednesday 5th March 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 21!

Saturday 1st March

York Eagles @ Manchester Mystics II

U16 JrNBL North Conference (Girls)

Result: 67-57 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Danika Croft – 23pts (11/15 FG)

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 21pts (x5 3PM)

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“This was defiantly a better performance compared with our last encounter with Mystics, and one we should be proud of despite the loss. Our 1st Q was our strongest and seriously rattled the Mystics, especially our determination to match the kind of intense defence required against a well drilled team. But foul trouble early on and a depleted team made it hard to sustain this throughout, and a great comeback by the Mystics in the 2nd Q cost us dearly. We came back fighting in the 2nd half and showed some grit and perseverance to get the ball on defence (with whole team effort as well as Zofia doing her usual stellar work). On offence, Danika grabbed every opportunity to drive through a gap whils Maya fought some very tight targeted defence, both producing 20pts+. We should really proud knowing that this the team currently contesting the league title and who might end up national champions at U14 level too.”

York Eagles v Scarborough Seahawks

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional League

Result: 54-44 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Finley Tucker – 15pts (7/8 FG)

Notable Performances:

Sam Coventry – 6pts/6rebs/3stls

Isen Ndulue – 8pts/7rebs

Judah Wilson – 7pts/6rebs/3asts/3stls

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys Performance:

“Saturday’s game saw us secure a scrappy win against Scarborough. A win was never really in doubt, but our performance left a lot to be desired. We lowered our game to theirs rather than controlling the game and playing our way. Lots to learn when it comes to mental toughness! Fin Trucker was our standout player with 15pts. He stepped up when lots of the team were struggling to get their heads in the game.”

Sunday 2nd March

York Eagles @ City of Leeds

U13 Yorkshire Girls Regional

Result: 13-64 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Florence Walker – 12pts/7asts/5stls/2rebs

Cheri Ng – 4pts/7stls/2rebs

Notable Performances:

Sylvie Blanchard – 16pts/10rebs/5stls

Sofia Peacock – 12pts/7rebs/3stls

Zuza Bogdanska – 10pts/8stls/2asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls performance:

“This was the young girls’ best performance of the season so far, with everyone working hard on both ends of the court. On defence we moved faster than usual and closed out on our opponents, leading to steals by absolutely everyone, and some particularly fab ones form Cheri and Zuza. We also had the lions share of rebounds, once again with almost everyone from our smallest to biggest players getting the ball, more noticeably Sofia and Sylvie. On offence we showed better bailouts to look ahead and pass to teammates in the right space, and had more confidence to drove and shoot under the right conditions. Here some great basketball IQ was on display by each of Florence and Michele. Some promising prospects for next season!

York Eagles 2 v York Eagles 3

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 34-62

Players of the Game:

(2) Josh Ameodo

(3) Trevor Wood

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“I commend the boys for their efforts and hard work. As many games this season, the group play with energy but mixed with bad habits. It’s been a lot of learning the game this season, and a steep one at times against some good teams. Generally, we need players to bring more focus into areas like defence, better decision on offence and smart transition. A working progress… the score I felt flattered the U16 3s today as we had chances.”

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

Comments Pending…

York Eagles @ Howden Warhorses

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 33-34 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Cameron Dodd – 9pts/4rebs

Notable Performances:

Thomas Atkinson – 6pts/7rebs

Coach Dave Veige commented on the U12 Boys Performance:

Comments Pending…

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles II

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 76-68 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Conor – 15pts/13rebs/10stls/4blks (TRIPLE DOUBLE!)

Notable Performances:

Isaac Morris – 14pts/5stls/3rebs

Tobias Davies – 8pts/4asts/3rebs

Griffin Evans – 6pts/14rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“It was yet another tasty matchup between two Eagles side that were determined to get the win, as both teams play high paced ball, and full court press. Unfortunately, it was Newcastle that were the better team for the majority of the game, they pressed better, forced us to make uncharacteristic mistakes we led to our downfall, although a good 1st Q with some good strong finishing of advantaged situations (2v1), but Newcastle’s hot shooting from deep and constantly haggling kept them close by a 5pt game at half time. A very back and forth half really as both teams giving it all out there, but we were below average in our finishing and failing to be disciplined, this led to lack of focus in which our opponents took full advantage of. A 7-0 run with 3 mins left was the killer blow. A big week of training to get things right, but we will learn and build on this experience as these types of games are better for us long term! Positives was Conor getting a triple double being his usual self on defence, deny passes inside and also playing correct help defence, Griffin was a monster on the boards, Isaac showing everyone who to drive hard and aggressive to the hoop, and Cameron for showing us some mental resilience to bounce back from a tough 1st half, sitting out the 3rd, coming back in the 4th and scored well. 3 big wins incoming, so lets the end the season with confidence and fun!”

York Eagles 2 @ Spen Valley Vipers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 48-91 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

George FitzThomas – 40pts/4asts/5rebs (x4 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Nate Wilkinson – 14pts/6rebs/3stls

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“Very good win. Much needed, put was down to our effort on the court to push themselves and start playing with confidence (at times too much) and moved the ball nicely at times. I was really happy with our finishing this week, everyone made it onto the scoresheet. We achieved our target set, which was to win the first quarter. Just fell short of our second target in the game (set at HT) which was to get 100pts. MVP was George FT, plenty of points, but also dished out some assists. Let’s carry on this for the reminder of the season with 2 more winnable games!”

York Eagles v Sheffield Elite

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 81-55 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Samuel Ho – 11pts/4stls/4asts

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 21pts/7rebs/2stls

Ias Morys – 15pts/7rebs/3stls

Aleks Meszek – 11pts/9rebs/2blks

Maximos Kotidis – 4pts/7asts/6rebs/4stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“We played well throughout the game (finally) and we were the better team. Back-to-back wins now for the first time this season and now looking to take that confidence into the weekend in aim for another.”

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:04:39 GMT

Help Wanted: Volunteer Club Welfare Officer (CWO)
Monday, March 3, 2025

UPDATE: 2025-Jun-08T21:31Z - Thank you for your interest in this position. We have filled the position at this time.

Join the York Eagles Family as Our New Volunteer Club Welfare Officer!

We're on the lookout for a passionate and caring individual to join our team as a Volunteer Club Welfare Officer. This role is super important in making sure all our players, coaches, officials and other volunteers feel safe and supported.

As our Club Welfare Officer, you'll be the go-to person for all things related to player welfare and safeguarding. You'll help us keep our club a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. If you've got a knack for understanding child protection issues and love working with young athletes, we want to hear from you!

Interested? Read the job description below (or see the PDF ) and reach out via email to apply. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in our community and help nurture the next generation of basketball stars.

Don't just sit on the sidelines but be a part of the York Eagles family team!

Download Job Description in PDF Format

JOB DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

LOCATION: York Eagles Junior Basketball Club, York, United Kingdom

POSITION: Volunteer Club Welfare Officer (CWO)

REPORTS TO: York Eagles Committee

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Club Welfare Officer (CWO) is responsible for promoting and ensuring the welfare and safeguarding of all members, particularly children and young people, within the York Eagles Junior Basketball Club. This role involves implementing and monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures, providing advice and support on welfare issues, and ensuring compliance with Basketball England's safeguarding standards. CWOs are the first point of contact for concerns and linking with the national governing body. Safeguarding involves not only protecting young people and adults but also educating club members on the latest best practice guidelines and what to do if they have concerns that abuse may be taking place elsewhere in someone’s life.

REQUIREMENTS:

Basketball England Membership:
Application Form: Complete an application form detailing relevant experience, qualifications, and employment history.
Self-Declaration: Provide a self-declaration of any relevant convictions or investigations.
References: Provide at least two references, including one from a previous role involving work with children or young people.
DBS Check: Undergo or prove an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check within the last three (3) years and keep up to date per Basketball England requirements.
Interview: Attend an interview with at least two club representatives, focusing on safeguarding knowledge and suitability for the role.
Safeguarding Training: Within one (1) month of appointment complete Basketball England’s Safeguarding Training Course and keep up to date with any additional training requirements from Basketball England.
Club Welfare Officer (CWO) Training: Within one (1) month of appointment complete Basketball England’s Club Welfare Officer (CWO) training and keep up to date with any additional training requirements from Basketball England.

KNOWLEDGE:

Willingness to learn Basketball England’s Safeguarding Policies and practices including Code of Ethics & Conducts, Duty of Care guidance etc.
Willingness to learn basic knowledge of core legislation, government guidance and national framework for child protection
Willingness to learn the club’s role and responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of children, young people and adults
Willingness to learn basic knowledge of roles and responsibilities of statutory agencies (Children’s Social Care, Police and Local Safeguarding Children Boards)
Willingness to learn local arrangements and contacts for reporting procedures
Willingness to learn awareness of equality issues and safeguarding
Willingness to learn Basic knowledge of the different forms of abuse that can occur and how abusers target and ‘groom’ organizations to abuse children and adults
Willingness to learn boundaries of the role of club welfare officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safeguarding Policies: Develop, implement, and review the club's safeguarding policies and procedures in line with Basketball England's guidelines.
Training and Education: Ensure all club members, coaches, and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training and understand their responsibilities. Promote and raise awareness of the benefits of safeguarding for all at the club. Assist club members to understand their duty of care.
Support and Advice: Act as the first point of contact for staff, volunteers, parents, children and all other participants. Where concerns about someone’s welfare, poor practice or abuse are identified, act as the first point of contact with the Lead Safeguarding Officer at Basketball England. Provide advice and support on welfare and safeguarding issues to club members, coaches, parents, and volunteers. Work with others in the club to ensure a positive child-centered environment. Assist club members with welfare-related issues including advising on training and vetting checks. Advise the club’s management group/committee on welfare
Reporting: Manage and report any safeguarding concerns or incidents to the appropriate authorities, ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity. Implement the club’s reporting and recording procedures, and report to the York Eagles committee as appropriate. Participate in committee meetings.
Compliance: Ensure the club complies with all safeguarding legislation and Basketball England's safeguarding standards.
Communication: Act as the main point of contact for safeguarding issues within the club and liaise with Basketball England and other relevant organizations. Maintain and publicize contact details for local Children’s Social Care, the Police and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). To ensure children and Adults have a voice in the club, and to promote their engagement in decision making
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all safeguarding concerns, training, and communications.

SPECIFICATION:

Experience: Ideally, previous experience in a safeguarding or welfare role, preferably within a sports club, youth organization, or school. Must not be a member of the York Eagles Coaching team to avoid conflicts of interest.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and empathy. Willingness to work with the York Eagles Committee as part of a team.
Qualifications: Relevant safeguarding qualifications or willingness to undertake necessary training. Basic administration and computer skills. Basic advice and support-provision skills. Communication skills, including use of social media
Attributes: Commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people, with a proactive and approachable attitude.

TIME COMMITMENTS:

As the club has been growing there are many opportunities for the CWO to develop and implement the necessary safeguarding policies, so there is a definite need for immediate time commitment. Ongoing time commitments would include committee meetings (currently held monthly) and the annual general meeting (AGM). Assisting with safeguarding issues as they arise will also be required.

REMUNERATION:

This is a volunteer role, however:

York Eagles will pay for Basketball England Club Membership.
York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's Safeguarding course.
York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's Club Welfare Officer course.
York Eagles will pay for Basketball England's enhanced DBS check and/or renewal as required.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application form, self-declaration, and references to theyorkeagles@gmail.com. For more information, please contact the York Eagles Junior Basketball Club at theyorkeagles@gmail.com.

2025-Mar-17T00:04Z - M. Evans - Updated to include slight changes in job description.

Weekly Wrap - 2025-02-26

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:09:46 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-02-26

Wednesday 26th February 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 20!

Saturday 22nd February

York Eagles 3 @ Rotherham Hawks

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 55-69 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 18pts/7rebs/3asts/2blks

Notable Performances:

Freddie Drummond – 16pts/21rebs/2blks

Iker Martinez Chavana – 13pts/4rebs

Trevor Wood – 11pts/7rebs (x3 3PM)

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“A slight challenge at first with Hawks coming out with a 2-2-1 zone press, forcing us to adjust our tactics. Although our adjustment didn’t replicate into points, we did capitalise on our ability to make outside shots which played to our strengths. The second half followed a similar pattern, but this is where Freddie made a huge impact, posting at low block with success. With Luke controlling the tempo, he recognised Freddie’s height advantage and fed him the ball for layups. Another key factor to the win was Tristan’s and Dylan chemistry near the basket. Their cohesive play forced the defence to work overtime, wearing them down and opening up a good lead.”

York Eagles @ Bradford Dragons

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 46-87 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 15pts/4rebs/2stls

Notable Performances:

Conor C – 13pts/8rebs/6stls

Tobias Davies – 12pts/3rebs/3stls

Leo Frusher – 9pts/4rebs/2asts

Isaac Morris – 8pts/9rebs/4asts

Griffin Evans – 4pts/14rebs/3stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 Performance:

“A fantastic team performance from the group, as knowing a win would cemented our place as runners up in the league. Arguably some of the best basketball we have played all year. The ball movement was crisp, we maintained disciplined on spacing allowing increased paint touches and taking advantage of any poor defensive transition and turning them into quick points. Dragons did come out firing with x3 3s which meant we had to apply better half court pressure, after a timeout to re-evaluate our game, we then played our best half court coverage I’ve seen. Forcing errors and poor shots from our opponents. Still, some work on shooting and continue our development of ball circulation and penetration of the key.”

York Eagles v Sheffield Hatters

U13 Yorkshire Girls Regional

Result: 21-71 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Florence Walker – 11pts

Yue Fay Ng

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls performance:

“The girls had a tough game against a seasoned opponent on Saturday. On offence, our intercepted passes cost us dearly due to the Hatters’ well drilled fast breaks. On defence we either got too close to our opponents or did not move quickly enough to help when our teammates got beat. That said, our second half was much stronger, and we showed some promise in how we circulated the ball, moved better on court and freed players to enable them to shoot or cut to the basket. There were some impressive drives by Florence, sneaky steals from Fay Fay, and great rebounds form Sylvie. A lot for us to work on and I'm sure we’ll get there with this every growing wonderful team of young girls.”

York Eagles @ Teesside Lions

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 76-97 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Ben Wells – 30pts/20rebs/4stls

Notable performance:

Travis Greening – 25pts (x5 3PM)

York Eagles v Howden Warhorses

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 51-23 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Sam Coventry – 11pts

Notable Performances:

Thomas Atkinson – 8pts/6rebs

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys Performance:

"On Saturday so many players stepped up and showed that happy basketball is definitely the way to play. We played really well as a team. Everyone had their hands on the ball because for the first three quarters we moved the ball brilliantly. We did get tired towards the end of the game which caused us to have our heads down and to put the ball on the floor a bit too much, but that is a minor criticism in overall performance. Our defence was also very strong. We help them to under ten points for most of the game which was really impressive. Happy offence and pressure defence all the way!"

York Eagles 2 @ Sheffield Sharks 1

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 110-31 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald – 14pts

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“A little disappointing as although we were facing a tough Sharks side, we lacked a bit of ‘fight’ and desire in their performance as we allowed them to constantly go at us. It isn’t losing, it's how you lose is the important thing. Let’s get back together at training and get ourselves ready for a big rematch with Eagles 3 this weekend.”

Sunday 23rd February

York Eagles v Liverpool

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 61-46 (WIN)

Player (s) of the Game:

Maya Foulkes – 22pts/12rebs/3blks/3stls (x3 3PM)

Zofia Parsons – 14pts/7rebs/7stls

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 9pts/3asts/2rebs/2stls

Danika Croft – 14pts/4rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“After last week’s hiatus, the girls came back from half term ready for some action and delivered a very strong performance on Sunday. After a slightly slow start, each of Danika and Zofia opened up the scoring with some great give-and-goes; this, together with solid defence by everyone, gave us an early lead and set us on the right track. Our 2nd quarter had a much faster pace, and we delivered our best performance, with fearless drives and 3 pointers by Maya, great use of space by Amelie, and impressive, execution of plays by everyone. Every team member worked hard to reduce scoring opportunities from Liverpool and despite foul trouble in the 4th Q, we maintained a comfortable lead till the end.”

York Eagles v Trafford Magic

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 62-58 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Ben Wells – 28pts/9rebs

Notable Performances:

Aleks Meszek – 12pts/12rebs/3blks

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Another win. Still looking to put a full game together. At times we were in control, but we switched off for periods and let them back in. We held it together to finish with a deserved win.”

York Eagles v Newcastle Eagles

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 96-51 (WIN)

Player (s) of the Game:

Eddy Wragg – 24pts/8rebs/3blks/3stls

Samson Frusher – 11pts/6asts/9rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 20pts/3stls

Ben Wells – 19PTS/12rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performances from both games:

“Last weekend saw us get 2 wins from 2 and continue our unbeaten attempt at the league title. We secured a guaranteed top 2 finish by the end of the weekend. Firstly, we travelled to a resilient Teesside team that resisted our strong driving game for as long as they could and caused us to up our defensive level at times. 2nd up was a short-handed Hartlepool who were better than their record suggests. We struggled finishing and shooting at times, but we got the job done with some standout performances and good rebounding and second chance points. Standout performers in terms of points this week were Ben, Travis, Eddy and Samson with some strong defensive efforts from Sam, Jack M and Ralph. Work to do now in the gym before our friendly against Doncaster in preparation for Leeds at Home!"

Weekly Wrap - 2025-02-19

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:47:32 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-02-19

Wednesday 19th February 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 19!

Saturday 15th February

York Eagles 3 v Lincolnshire Panthers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 27-76 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Freddie Drummond – 8pts/6rebs/2blks

Notable Performances:

Hayden Fogg – 2pts/4asts/6rebs/3stls

Lewis Longhorn – 5pts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“Whilst having noticeably less experience and physical strength in comparison to a very strong Panthers, for 3 quarters we frustrated them with good defence, up until the final quarter when Panthers got going was when the scoreline became a little big. This was a good chance for our newer players to get more minutes, Henry Hall getting his first taste of NL and finished the game off with a great finish. Still work to be done dealing with the pressure whilst dribbling and a bit of shooting work.”

York Eagles v Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 64-56 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Lukas Karmazyn – 11pts

Notable Performances:

Aleks Meszek – 15pts/10rebs/5asts

Ben Wells + Ias Morys – 10pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 Performance:

“A great team effort today. We set the tone early at the start of the game and never let up. On the floor for loose balls and battling for rebounds. A much-needed win indeed and got some redemption on Riders.”

York Eagles 2 v East Durham Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 20-102 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Joshua Tse – 6pts/5rebs/1blk/3stls

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“It was a game of two halves. The first half we were unorganised, lacked ideas and energy and identity, and we were punished for this as Durham took full advantage. Second half was much better, as we showed determination and desire to win the ball back. We completed targets set after the disaster in the 1st half. The aim now is to start a game how we finished this one. MVP was Josh, he worked the hardest and always looked a threat on offence.”

York Eagles 2 v Hatfield Fliers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 36-53 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald – 20pts/5rebs/3stls

Notable performance:

Josh Amoedo – 10pts/5rebs/2stls

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“A harsh result to take but we were 4 points down going into the final quarter, so we had hope, but failed to deliver on offence as we lost by 17pts. Hatfield had good discipline when it came to the nitty gritty. They moved the ball better and looked to score. We lacked confidence and some desire to go at defence. MVP was James, who scored well.”

Sunday 16th February

York Eagles v Mersey Mavericks

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 66-68 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ias Morys – 22pts/9rebs/4stls

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 12pts/10rebs/4asts/3stls

Maximos Kotidis – 11pts/6stls (x3 3PM)

Lukas Karmazyn – 9pts/8rebs/2blks/3asts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Our second game of the weekend and the boys played well again. A great late charge, but we fell just short of the win. If we keep the same intensity for the remainder of the season, then more wins to come.”

York Eagles v Newcastle Eagles

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 65-57 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Lukai Ostrowski- 24pts/5rebs (x4 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 12pts/4rebs/4stls

Eddy Wragg – 10pts/3stls

Sam Walker-Taylor – 2pts/4asts/10rebs/9stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

"York flies high despite a serious height disadvantage. We were up against it in the height department on Sunday, but this was nullified by our ball movement, grit and determination. A sharp shooting Lukai led the scoring, and Newcastle couldn't guard him both inside the paint and from 3. Jack M. and Sam WT. combined to do their usual things that allowed the rest of the team to function and some tough stuff inside from Ben W. on his 3rd game of the weekend rounded off our frustration of the other Eagles. It was a hard-fought game throughout and showed our will to win even when not having a comfortable lead. Some mentorship from Captain Evans at half time had the lads ready to fire and push on to the end. Undefeated 12-0...double header next weekend!"

Weekly Wrap - 2025-02-12

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 13:52:30 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-02-12

Wednesday 12th February 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 18!

Saturday 8th February

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 53-48 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Will Hall – 12pts

Notable Performances:

Judah Wilson – 16pts/4asts

Isen Ndulue – 6pts/6rebs/3blks

Arthur Bewlay – 4pts/9rebs/4stls/4blks

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys performance:

“We left Leeds with our heads held high after a really solid effort against a very strong team. If we had the chance to play one more quarter, we would have won. We started and finished strong, but we lost the second quarter by too much to bring it back. We moved the ball well and ran the floor, but if we want to win these close games, we need to increase our shooting percentage and the number of rebounds we get. I am so grateful for the effort the boys put in and for all the support from the bench. MVP goes to Will Hall. He made a massive impact every time he was on the floor and got 12 points making 5/6 from the field and 2/2 free throws.”

York Eagles v Derbyshire Arrows

U13 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 86-83 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

George FitzThomas – 43pts/6rebs/3blks (CLUB SEASON HIGH IN PTS)

Notable Performances:

Jake Richardson – 11pts/3rebs/3stls

Maks Molka – 7pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys Performance:

“Crazy game on Saturday. We started so poorly, we were frantic, took us whole first half to settle down. 2nd quarter had some nice defensive stops from highlighted by 2 blocks from Maks which enthused the rest of the team. The aim of the 3rd quarter was to chip away at the scoreline, to give us a chance to catch arrows in the final 10 minutes, which we did. The last quarter we went up a level and managed to take the lead. Once in front we controlled the last few minutes to win the game. Hardwork and perseverance won this game, so many red faces at the end. MVP was George F., he drove this team and losing wasn’t an option in his mind. A special mention goes to Adam K, he listened and executed instructions I gave and his points from the FT line were crucial.”

York Eagles @ Manchester Giants

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 95-60 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Maximos Kotidis

Notable Performances:

Ias Morys – 17pts

Ben Wells – 12pts

Aleks Meszek – 10pts/12rebs/4blks

Samuel Ho – 8pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“A tough game against a strong team. Giants are a big, physical team and we weren’t able to compete with them for the whole game. The boys never gave up and we need to take that resilience into the next game this weekend.”

York Eagles 2 @ Barnsley Advance

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 94-46 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Micah Wild – 10pts/3asts/5rebs/3stls

Notable performances:

James Wormald – 17pts/5rebs/4stls

Lucas Hazell – 12pts/6rebs/2blks

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

"Although the score was as big as it is, I don’t think it was a fair representation of how well we did, for 30 minutes we executed well, especially in the first 10 minutes, we moved the ball with purpose, screens were done with ideas to get ourselves free and drove well to the basket frequently, we also trialled a few things on defence (full court pressure, switching zonal defensive) showed me their mental and IQ development this season as a group. A bad 2nd quarter as we often gave the ball away in which Advance punished us inside with their x4 massive 6’5+ players, so rebounding was a difficult task. Micah and James stood out, with Micah scoring his season best with some excellent drives with confidence and James was his usual style of finishing from good footwork to beat his defender. Work to be done on some defensive transition and inbounding the ball from pressure, to be ready for a big game v Hatfield this Saturday.”

York Eagles v Mersey Mavericks

U16 Girls JrNBL North Conference

Result: 56-53 (WIN)

Player (s) of the Game:

Amelie Hetherton – 11pts/5rebs/4asts/3stls

Zofia Parsons – 6pts/8rebs/6asts/5stls

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 16pts/6rebs/3asts/3stls

Molly Jones – 8pts/12rebs/4asts/4blks

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“The girls delivered top-class defence last Saturday as they sought to win against the Mavericks, having lost to them in the reverse fixture before Christmas. Shooting was initially not on our side, while the Mavericks had a couple of players who could hardly miss. But we tightened our defence even more and our strategic plays started to pay dividends. The game changed hands a few times, but the final win was ours thanks to hard work and sheer determination. Special mention to Zofia and Molly for minimising the damage from the offence, Amelie and Maya for each taking care of the score at different times and for the whole team for working together so well to seal the win.”

Sunday 9th February

York Eagles 3 v Sheffield DreamChasers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 43-35 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Hayden Fogg – 6pts/3asts/4rebs/2stls

Notable Performances:

Trevor Wood – 16pts/5rebs/5stls

Will Poole – 9pts/21rebs/2blks

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“Sunday’s game was a tough battle. It was not our finest game, so a win is a win. We struggled with missed shots and turnovers, which put us at a disadvantage. However, we persevered and found way to come out on top. One key area we need to focus on is footwork, making sure we use our pivot foot correctly and maintain control while dribbling. Despite our shooting struggles, I am proud of how we stayed composed and capitalised on the shots that mattered most. A major highlight of the game was reaching our goal of 50 rebounds – an outstanding effort! MVP was Hayden, showed exceptional focus making strong moves inside and taking the ball to the hoop with confidence. An honourable mention to Will who had a Dennis Rodman like game with 21 rebounds!”

York Eagles v COLBA II

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 88-51 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Sam Walker-Taylor – 4pts/5asts/10rebs/3blks/3stls

Notable Performances:

Lukai Ostrowski – 19pts/5rebs/5stls

Ben Wells – 14pts/4rebs/3stls

Ias Morys – 12pts/3rebs/5stls

Travis Greening – 12pts/5rebs/3stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

"In stark contrast to last week's slow start we came out of the gates with a strong pressure game and some great ball movement. We took and early lead and continued the intensity through the first 3 quarters. We struggled to maintain focus and our rebounding failed us in the 4th as did our ability to finish and for our shots to drop. In essence a reverse of last week so the key is for us to work on putting together both performances to get the optimum result. Shout-out to everyone as all featured on the scoresheet in a strong team performance giving evenly split court time. Not something as a club we have always had strength in but I can say that York Eagles are a 3pt threat."

Weekly Wrap - 2025-02-05

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:14:26 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-02-05

Wednesday 5th February 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 17!

Saturday 1st February

York Eagles 2 v Calderdale Explorers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 36-106 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Nate Wilkinson – 8pts/4rebs

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 13pts/6rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“A bad game for us. The basics went out of the window. Everyone got the ball, head down and dribbled into trouble. The turnover skilled us today. There was little communication, no movement on offence and too much standing around on defence. We are much better than this… so a big few sessions in training now. Nate was our MVP, fought well on both ends. Onwards and upwards!”

York Eagles 2 v Sheffield Elite Academy II

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 55-62 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Alex Duke – 10pts/14rebs/5blks

Notable perfomance:

Ollie Llewellyn – 24pts/5rebs/2stls (x4 3PM)

Lucas Hazell – 14pts/9rebs

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“We continue to improve… today was a great lesson on how defensive pressure helps a team. Elite were very good and several York players did not cope so well with this constant pressure. We need at training to defend better and this will help us when we play teams who defend this way. The ability to beat a defender man to man is fundamental to being an effective team. Very good first quarter, weak 2nd and 2nd half was very back and forth. MVP was Alex Duke who continues to show what damage a ‘big’ can do on both ends of the court. Mentions go to Ollie (good shooting) and Lucas for being aggressive inside on the drive.”

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 52-24 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Judah Wilson – 14pts/9rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Will Hall – 7pts/7rebs

Arthur Bewlay – 9rebs

Isen Ndulue – 8pts/9rebs

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys performance:

“We learned from our last few games and this time we hit the ground running. Loading up with sugar and a more intense warm up may have played a part, but there was definitely an encouraging shift in mindset. Intensity from the first whistle is what we wanted and the boys delivered. We were much improved with our shooting efficiency with our 5 top scorers making 70% from the field. We also rebounded better, focusing on boxing out our man before going for the ball. Arthur, Isen and Hudah led the way with 9 rebounds each. Notable mention goes to Arthur Bewlay, who made a massive impact when he stepped on the court. He remained controlled and used his power and energy to shut Leeds down from scoring and forcing turnovers. Judah was our MVP leading the team with 14pts and 3 steals.”

Sunday 2nd February

U11s @ CVL Tournament

Results:

V City of Leeds (4-6) LOSS

V City of Leeds Girls (2-22) LOSS

V Sheffield Sharks (1-20) LOSS

Player of the Day: Buzz Frusher

Coach Hussain Kahil commented on the U11 Boys Performance:

“Although the team were a bit overwhelmed for being involved for the first time in such an event and new environments, they really got the hang of it and played together as a team throughout. And most of them were really enjoying their time and the experience and are excited for next one!”

York Eagles 3 v Derbyshire Arrows

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 29-69 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Will Poole – 8pts/13rebs

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“We knew it would be a tough game against the league leaders but started off rather well out of the gate. Having said this we were never in the lead at any point. We kept our game flowing, trading baskets with Arrows, concentrated on the basic elements that Mike and myself have been pushing. We struggled with some details on offence especially when they switched into a Zone Defence. Unfortunately, bit by bit the game drifted away from us – having 25 turnovers didn’t help. Although the lads gave 100% effort as always and supported each other on/off the court. Notable performances from Milo, Iker, Trevor and Lewis.”

York Eagles @ Spen Valley Vipers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 32-82 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Isaac Morris – 16pts/9rebs/3blks

Notable Performances:

Tobias Davies – 13pts/9rebs

Oscar Longbottom – 11pts/7rebs

Jake Richardson – 10pts/7rebs

Cameron Stewart – 8pts/7asts/3stls

Taylor Jackson – 3pts/6stls/4rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 Performance:

“Overall, a solid performance, everyone scored and we played our best stuff in the final quarter. 2nd and 3rd were less to be desired as when we switch to a half court defence our intsneity drops massively in comparison to a full court press. Some poor defensive errors like ball watching on shots led to Vipers getting some easy baskets. But some great steals (25 of them) but we did have 20 turnovers as we tried to force transition to often rather than see the floor and no need to rush. A lot of notable performers (Tobias, Oscar, Jake and Cameron) all did well, but Taylor was the standout as he played his overall best game so far this season and Isaac taking MVP with some aggressive play inside. A few weeks break now before our BIG match with Dragons!”

York Eagles v Bradford Dragons

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 94-67 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Ias Morys – 31pts/9rebs/6stls

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 23pts/3asts/3rebs/3stls

Jack Moore – 10pts/4rebs

Aleks Meszek – 9pts/7rebs

Eddy Wragg – 9pts/6rebs/3blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

"Complacency turned into Character! Starting with the bad...we were 17 points down to a team we beat comfortably 2 times this season already but to give Dragons credit they are a much-improved team with some excellent discipline and shooting ability. We had to have a complete change of mindset in the 2nd quarter and Ias led the way along with Travis, Sam, Jack and Aleks regaining control and playing Eagles basketball. Tough reality check on mindset and preparation for the team but we got the job done remaining unbeaten and on top of the league!"

York Eagles U13 Girls @ CVL Tournament

Results:

V Sheffield Hatters (29-78) LOSS

V Leeds LDM (34-43) LOSS

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls Performances:

“A tough first game versus the Hatters who are very well drilled with some NL experience. We had some good moments on offence when we circulated the ball well, but what disadvantaged us were the many intercepted passes which led to fast breaks we simply could not stop. Some fitness work is in order as well as help defence.”

MVPs:

Natalia Fernandez Zimniak – 4pts/4rebs/2stls/1blk

Emie Atkinson-Smith – 2rebs/2stls/2asts

“A seesaw of a performance which saw us start off slowly, equalise by halftime after a great comeback, then fall behind again when our little legs got tired. There were brilliant moments which truly showed our potential, but not enough consistency to avoid turnovers or stop LDM from scoring. Great experience all round though and thank you to Coach Charlotte (LDM) for hosting!”

MVPs:

Florence Walker – 12pts/3rebs/2stls

Sophia Peacock – 8pts/4rebs/2stls

Weekly Wrap - 2025-01-29

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2025-01-29

Wednesday 29th January 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 16!

Saturday 25th January

York Eagles @ City of Leeds

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 55-62 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Travis Greening – 14pts/3asts/2stls

Notable Performances:

Ias Morys – 11pts/5rebs/1blk

Korbin Evans – 5pts/7rebs

Eddy Wragg – 9pts (x3 3PM)

Aleks Meszek – 5pts/5rebs/3asts/2blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men's performance:

"Eagles soar high as the only unbeaten team in the U18s league! Two top-level defensive efforts battled it out in a tight one which could have gone either way. Eventually, Eagles came out on top. Our pack line D nullified the driving game of COLBA and meant that we limited them to mainly outside shots. Our motion offence needs more work before the return fixture, but we did enough at the right times. Every player contributed by playing their role today and did what was asked. We showed great resilience when we went down and didn't let them pull away. Throughout we displayed mental and physical toughness and a level of teamwork that Leeds couldn't match. 10-0!"

York Eagles 2 v Teesside Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 39-118 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Billy Kemp – 8pts

Notable Performance:

George FitzThomas – 16pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 Performance:

“Was a tough game today. In the 1st quarter, we were slow, lacked intensity and looked tired. 2nd quarter was better, but not aggressive enough on either end. The 2nd half was better, and the 3rd was our best, if our shots went in, we could have nicked that quarter from the Lions. We were more aggressive and created more chances. 4th quarter, we started to look a little leggy, which resulted in sloppy passes and no movement and Teesside upped their tempo again and took us apart. The scoreline should have been closer, we had chances but didn’t capitalise on them. Billy was MVP for us, lots of energy and good spirits.”

York Eagles @ Scarborough Seahawks

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 27-55 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Thomas Atkinson – 6pts/10rebs

Notable Performances:

Judah Wilson – 11pts/10rebs/5asts

Arthur Bewlay – 8pts/6rebs/2blks

Isen Ndulue – 7pts/7rebs

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys' performance:

“It was great to see the York Eagles show up in Scarborough at halftime. After two quarters, it was a 4-point game, and by the final buzzer, we had doubled Scarborough’s score. When we show up and play our game, I believe we can beat anyone in our league. However, we need to be hungry to win and ready to hustle from the go. We also need to improve our finishing. We were shooting well below 50% from the field again, and we grabbed less than 50% of the rebounds from those missed shots. Despite these weaknesses, it was great to see the boys playing ‘happy basketball’ again! A few players had strong performances (Isen/Judah). The player of the game was Thomas, he played his best game so far, contributing 6 points and 10 rebounds, he ran the floor constantly and answered the call to increase the tempo and grab rebounds better than anyone.”

York Eagles @ Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 62-22 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Ava Lad – 4pts/4rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 7pts/6rebs/5asts/4blks

Zofia Parsons – 18pts/7rebs/7stls/2asts

Maya Foulkes – 17pts/6stls/4rebs/2asts (x3 3PM)

Danika Croft – 10pts/7stls/4asts/4rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls Performance:

“The girls produced a decent win this week even if it was not as emphatic as our first counter with the Trailblazers. This was partly due to some players recovering from injury, but we also relaxed too much at times and our scoring percentage wasn’t great. However, there was still enough of the great ball movement and clever passes to players in the right space on offence, whilst our defence was as solid as ever and allowed us to recover from our mistakes. Hats off to Derby’s coach who does such a great job, and to her team and their parents for being so lovely and a pleasure to host.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds

U13 Yorkshire Regional

Result: 33-30 (WIN)

Player (s) of the Game:

Florence Walker – 9pts/3asts/2stls

Tilly Tucker – 2pts/2stls

Notable Performances:

Sylvie Blanchard – 8pts/16rebs/4asts/2blks/2stls

Zuza Bogdanska – 8pts/11rebs/3stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls' Performance:

“A combo of years 5 to 8 played in this regional game and had infectious energy and enthusiasm. They defended better than I’ve seen them do before and played really well together. Despite not having a lot of match experience under their belt, I can see team play emerging and there were some great assists which gave us the advantage. We still have a lot of work to do on that front, including our shooting, but I am really proud of thethe girls for holding on to the lead till the very end, despite dropping one ball in the away basket.”

Sunday 26th January

York Eagles @ East Durham Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 52-60 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Cameron Stewart – 8pts/9rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

James Clayton – 19pts/6rebs/3stls

Conor C – 9pts/10rebs/5stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 Performance:

“A common theme for us is that we start slow and lethargic, and we do not settle till later, but this game was the opposite! We started off very well in the 1st half with some great BOBs plays, which shows me that they do pay attention to detail, our ball movement was impressive as we continue to improve on our Drive, Kick and Extra Philosophy. We took good shots; some went in and some did not. So, tightening up our shooting from deep and baseline to be down in this week’s training. 2nd half we often found ourselves playing on eggshells with foul trouble, they considered us, too aggressive although I thought it was fine. Lions made a good fight for us in the 4th, but our constant full-court defensive pressure was too much for East Durham as we stole the ball a few times and caught them in transition which is our strongest strength! A few things to focus on, Closeouts and defending under the basket, but happy that we controlled the game throughout.”

York Eagles 3 @ Sheffield Sharks 2

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 45-63 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Trevor Wood – 23pts/3rebs (x5 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Sam Smales – 10pts/17rebs/2blks

Will Poole – 10pts/9rebs/4blks

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“The lads put on a great performance on Sunday, it was surely one of our best games of the season. It was incredible to be part of it, as the action on court was nonstop. The ball movement was superb, rebounding was good with 44 and steals were a thrill to watch. The team held their ground and kept up their half-court defensive pressure and played with intensity. Fully deserved that win!”

York Eagles 2 v Doncaster Eagles

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 47-86 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Josh Ameodo – 10pts

Notable Performances:

Lucas Hazell – 7pts

Ollie Llewellyn – 11pts

James Wormald – 8pts

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“Certainly, going from a 72pt loss to 39 is a big improvement and Doncaster may be the eventual winners of the league. In the past, we have had a few mins in enough games when we competed. Sunday it was the whole 3rd quarter as we won it 17-15 against Doncaster! Caveat – their weaker players were on court but we did the right things. A highlight for myself as a coach is to see a player previously struggling to have a ‘breakthrough’ period. Josh showed several of our players that with determination and confidence then great things can happen. And he was my MVP in this game.”

York Eagles v Milton Keynes Breakers

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 54-62 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ias Morys – 27pts/9rebs/5stls

Notable Performances:

Aleks Meszek – 8pts/8rebs/3asts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 Performance:

“Really pleased with how the boys played today. A great effort from start to finish. We need to have composure at the end to make our foul shots and finish plays. If we bring the same effort for the rest of the season, we’ll finish well. Ias was our MVP, leading the offence and being productive with 27pts.”

BE A PLAYER! February Half Term Basketball Camp

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:19:00 GMT

BE A PLAYER!

HALF TERM and EASTER BBALL CAMPS IN YORK 2024/2025

DEVELOPMENT CAMPS (using 25 years experience)

For School Year 4 to Year 9/10 (ages 8 – 15 years) players and open to both

boys and girls. The Camps are open to beginners and more advanced players

At YORK COLLEGE YO23 2BB

Opposite Tesco at Askam Bar Park and Ride. Free parking at York College.

DATES

Half Term OCT/NOV 2024 Camp: Tues 29th to Thurs 31st OCT (3 days)

Half Term FEBRUARY 2025 Camp: Tues 18th to Thurs 20th FEB (3 days)

EASTER 2025 Camp: Tue 8th April to Thurs 10th APRIL (3 days)

WHAT TO BRING

Packed lunch and drinks bottle (water not fizzy drinks please)

Indoor Playing kit including white and coloured T shirt

Indoor playing shoes

Bag for personal items

Own basketball

(correct size for Yr6s and younger is size 5, Yrs7/8/9 size 6, Yrs10+ size 7)

A limited number of basketballs are available at the Camp.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Drop-offs from 8.30am and pick-ups up to 5 pm are possible on request.

Each day consists of stations (activities) to improve fundamentals,

small tournaments, games and daily awards.

The Camps through the daily activities encourage young people to

work hard, be good listeners and learners, have a growth mind set and how to be winners.

COACHING at BE A PLAYER CAMPS

Our Camp Coaches are selected for their ability to work with young people.

Our coaching at the Camp is often enhanced by a visit from a

GUEST COACH who can inspire and add to the players motivation.

Head Coach Dave Smith has 45+ years of experience from Primary School to

BBL

Further Information

from DAVE SMITH, CAMP DIRECTOR

Contact: daveyorkeagles@gmail.com or 07840 407264

CAMP APPLICATION FORM: Available to download here .

Safeguarding Systems Update

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:28:48 GMT

Safeguarding Systems Update - 2025-01-22

As a club, we have taken steps to improve the safeguarding systems we currently have in place. We wanted to update you on one change that is important for all members of our community to be aware of and that is the role we all take within safeguarding the young people at York Eagles Junior Basketball Club.

What is a Safeguarding Concern?

A safeguarding concern arises when there is a reasonable belief or evidence that a child or vulnerable adult is experiencing or is at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect. Harm can take many forms, including but not limited to:

Physical abuse
Emotional or psychological abuse
Sexual abuse or exploitation
Neglect or self-neglect
Financial abuse
Discrimination
Domestic violence

These concerns might come to light through observation, disclosures from the individual or others, or changes in behaviour or circumstances that suggest they may be at risk.

When Should a Referral Be Completed?

A referral should be made as soon as there is a concern about the safety or well-being of an individual. Immediate action is particularly important if:

The individual is at imminent risk of harm.
There is evidence or disclosure of abuse or neglect.
A professional or member of the community believes the individual cannot protect themselves or access the support they need.

Referrals should be made via our new online form York Eagles Junior Basketball Club - Safeguarding Referral Form (also available from the Resources page on the website). Completing this form will notify the relevant safeguarding lead at York Eagles Junior Basketball Club that a concern has been raised. This concern will then be reviewed by the safeguarding team and allow for action to be taken if necessary.

If you are ever unsure whether a situation warrants a referral, it is better to err on the side of caution and complete a referral. Incidents may seem minor, but repeated referrals go on to build bigger pictures or allow patterns in behaviour to be seen and it is therefore important that these initial incidents are reported.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and timely action can make a significant difference in protecting those at risk. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need further clarification or guidance on this matter.

Weekly Wrap - 2025-01-22

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:46:23 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-22

Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 15!

Saturday 18th January

York Eagles @ City of Leeds

U13 Friendly

Result: 36-51 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Maks Molka – 12pts/3rebs

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 12pts/5rebs/4stls

Jake Richardson – 7pts/7rebs/4asts

Adam Kahil – 7pts/3stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U13 Boys performance:

“The aim of this friendly was to get players from 2 teams to gel together and to see what U14 looks like next season and for it to be competitive. Leeds brought size and rebound power, while we had the technical ability in our passing and ball handling. A cagey start with neither team getting a foothold. We settled eventually with some good baskets from ball movement. The 2Q was our finest with some great full-court pressure and getting opportunities from their mistakes which we took well. The final quarter was a nervy one as we struggled to finish but a couple of fine outside shots from Maks + Raylan got us over the line.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds White

U11 Mixed

Result: 28-28 (TIE)

Player of the Game: Oscar Kemp

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U11s Performance:

“A super game today with our youngest Eagles! The players should be immensely proud of themselves. It was a great spectacle as the game ended in a tie after three overtime periods. MVP goes to Oscar who went through the Leeds defence like a hot knife through butter. Great performance from Heath Ho too, and a great crowd of 60 parents who were thoroughly entertained. Massive thanks to Coach Dave V + Hussain and new TMs Umay and James for your support.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Gold

U12 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 33-58 (LOSS)

Notable Performances:

Judah Wilson – 12pts/6rebs/4asts/2blks

Arthur Veige – 6pts/3blks

Finlay Tucker – 6pts

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys performance:

"On Saturday we saw the best Leeds could offer, but we did not see the best of our U12s. We played on the back foot, didn’t seem to have much fight about us, and played most of the game like we had the hand break on. We improved massively as the game went on, but we lost the first quarter by too much to ever make a comeback. There were some great moments in the game and some players who really stood out. Arty Veige had one of his best games I have seen him play. His control of the ball and work on defence were great. Judah worked incredibly have and it showed in his stats. Fin Tucker had a big impact on the court due to his energy a great finishing making 75% from the field. Next time we need a bit more belief we can win, a bit more fighting for the ball, and to come ready to work from the first whistle."

Sunday 19th January

York Eagles @ Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 46-45 (LOSS)

Player (s) of the Game: THE TEAM

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 10pts/2rebs/2blks

Maya Foulkes – 10pts/2rebs/2stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls Performance:

“A game that started really strong for our Eagles players ended with a loss with the narrowest of margins due to difficult circumstances in the 2nd half. An injury at half time which took out our point guard followed by multiple players being fouled out seriously stripped the team of its strongest players. Our surviving squad fought valiantly but we couldn’t hold on to the lead. However, I am proud of the girls for retaining their sportsmanship till the end, we just need to keep bundling our resilience and will certainly know how to fight back next time.”

York Eagles v City of Birmingham Rockets

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 75-87 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ben Wells – 23pts/7rebs

Notable Performances:

Iasonas Morys – 17pts/3rebs

Aleks Meszek – 12pts/6rebs

Lukas Karmazyn – 11pts/4rebs/4stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 Performance:

“The team played well for periods of the game but was not able to keep the same intensity level for the whole 40 minutes. Our decisions under pressure need to improve and we need to have better poise.”

York Eagles 2 v Lincolnshire Panthers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 29-64 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Micah Wild

Notable Performances:

Alex Duke – 8pts/10rebs/4blks

Ollie Llewellyn – 10pts/6rebs/4stls/2blks

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“Constant improvement is the key and from an 80+ point defeat earlier to lose by 35 is progress. Scores showed we struggled to score 10pts a quarter with players not able to have the confidence to break down a very physical Panthers team. We mostly lack the “fight” necessary to compete against tough teams. MVP Micah for his nonstop efforts when on the court.”

Next Week… ALL 9 Eagles Team suit up for our biggest weekend of Basketball YET!

Weekly Wrap - 2025-01-15

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:50:02 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-15

Wednesday 15th January 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 14!

Saturday 11th January

York Eagles @ Hartlepool Huskies

U16 JrNBL GirlsNorth Conference

Result: 82-24 (WIN)

Players of the Game:

Maya Foulkes – 27pts/5rebs/4rebs (x4 3PM)

Zofia Parsons – 19pts/10rebs/5stls/5asts

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 14pts/6rebs/5asts

Danika Croft – 10pts/7rebs/4asts/2stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“The girls delivered a very strong team performance last Saturday, applying defensive pressure which rattled our opponents and gave us a comfortable lead early on. On offence, we made great use of the space and applied strategic plays that now come naturally to the players on offence, showing signs of a team that has playing together for a while. Still a bit of work needed on free throws and half court defence, as well as needing to step in a bit earlier on help defence. But the highlight for me this week was the brilliant scoring all-round, with the majority of our players making 50% or higher FGs and the great support from the bench.”

York Eagles 3 @ Doncaster Eagles

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 72-55 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Will Poole – 12pts/7rebs

Notable Performances:

Sam Smales – 11pts/6rebs/2blks

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 9pts/4rebs/2blks

Trevor Wood – 9pts

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 Performance:

“This was another good performance on a whole. We are starting to elevate our game to the next level as we put in a much-improved performance at Doncaster. While the first half tested our skills and resilience, the 2nd half were a masterclass in execution. We displayed excellent teamwork, including sharp passing, finding open players, minimizing turnovers and adapting effectively by reading the defence. Gary and I were left in awe at times by the great moves and plays being brought to the court. Let’s build on this momentum! Continue applying that second half performances in future and we will get some big results!”

York Eagles 2 @ Rotherham Hawks

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 59-42 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald – 29pts/5rebs/5stls

Notable performances:

Alex Duke – 7pts

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“The game was of 2 halves. First half we were a little sloppy on both ends and were 28-25 down at halftime. However, 2nd half we were much better in every aspect – we ended up winning by 17 points. Because we hustled more, stronger defensive pressure and offensive was more controlled, and we got up and down the court quicker. Super defence throughout from Micah Wild, an offensive master class by James Wormald with 29pts, supported by ever-improving Alex Duke.”

York Eagles @ City of Birmingham Rockets

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 68-55 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Maximos Kotidis – 8pts

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 12pts

Kaiden Dimney – 10pts

Lukas Karmazyn – 8pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 Performance:

“A game in which we played solid defence for most part of the game, but we were unable to score consistently to take any control. We actually won 2 of the 4 quarters, so we are looking forward to our rematch with Rockets this Sunday.”

York Eagles @ Hartlepool Huskies

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 91-44

Player (s) of the Game:

Eddy Wragg – 17pts/3rebs

Jack Armstrong – 11pts/13rebs/4stls

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 27pts/3rebs/3stls

Lukai Ostrowski – 14pts/3asts/6rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men performance:

“Continuing our winning ways into 2025 we got the job done with a depleted squad up in Hartlepool. The whole team were tired after the game and this was down to the extensive show of full court pressure throughout the game which Hartlepool could not handle. Our offensive motion was good at times and we got many very good looks but after the first our shots wouldn't drop and we had to go to the basket. Our drive, kick, fill and extra pass need work before we make the important trip to Leeds in 2 weeks but all round an excellent team effort with all players on the stat sheet for points and extras.”

Sunday 12th January

York Eagles v City of Leeds Black

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 71-38 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 15pts/12rebs/6stls/4asts/2blks

Notable Performances:

Finlay Lewis – 16pts/3asts/2stls

Oscar Longbottom – 12pts/5rebs

Leo Frusher – 10pts/8rebs/4stls

Isaac Morris – 10pts/11rebs

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“With 5 players missing through injury or Aspire this was a challenge and an opportunity for others to step up and make a case for more court time. The 1st half was certainly strong on the scoreboard as we took a 42-14 lead at half time. However, this was not the dominant performance this would suggest. We were on team fouls in both quarters due to sloppy defensive work and some poor turnovers. Some strong work under the basket and mid-range from th boys kept the scoreboard ticking over. Leeds had their chances, but they did not execute, we also rebounded well and transitioned them into good fast breaks. 2nd half was less than impressive, we had some poor decisions, and a lack of penetration to the basket, while Leeds started to get more shots to go. The 4th was better as we ran 5 out more efficiently. A mix bag on both ends in the game but we hustled well.”

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U13 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 57-56 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

George FitzThomas – 35pts (GAME WINNER 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Harry Kim – 8pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys' performance:

“What a fantastic game to start 2025. We were far from playing our best and at times made it hard for ourselves, but we looked in control for most of the game. Was an extraordinary final 30 seconds of the game with George FT hitting a 3-pointer to take a 2 pt lead (54-53) and then LDM replied with their own 3 to put them up with 3 seconds left (56-54), but then George FT had other ideas, and we got the ball up to our MVP hit a buzzer beater shot to win the game. Well done to all the lads! Everyone’s efforts were needed to get the win over the line, as we look to remain unbeaten at U13.”

Weekly Wrap - 2025-01-08

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-08

Wednesday 8th January 2025

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 13!

Saturday 4th January

York Eagles v City of Leeds 2

U16 JrNBL GirlsNorth Conference

Result: 66-30 (WIN)

Players of the Game:

M. Foulkes – 20pts/5rebs/5stls (x2 3PM)

K. Hirst – 9pts/6asts/5rebs

Notable Performances:

A. Hetherton – 15pts/2asts/2stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“The girls produced a credible performance this week with a very strong 1st half which saw them through even when they seemed to run out of steam in the 2nd half. On offence, our passing was great, our scoring was efficient, and our use of space ideal for getting good looks. On defence, our full-court press was effective as we stole the ball, forced turnovers and also rebounded with fire in our bellies. Not without withstanding the possible holiday break effect in the 2nd half, as we now need to make sure we work on building back up our stamina, keep the communication going (especially on defence) and square up whilst evaluating our options.”

York Eagles 3 v Sheffield Sharks 1

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 27-71 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: T. Charman – 4pts/6rebs/4stls

Notable Performances:

W. Poole – 8pts/7rebs/2blks

S. Smales – 5pts/5asts/8rebs/3blks

R. Nolson – 5pts (x1 3PM)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U16 Boys 3 Performance:

“Sharks brought intensity, power inside the paint and ability to shoot, we certainly matched that in the first half as it was a very back-and-forth half with us being the better side, thanks to some good ball movement, then executed with some good finishing from T. Charman + W. Poole. We then hit some big threes from R. Nolson + T. Wood to shock the Sharks at HT as we frustrated them big time. We needed to deal with their reaction in the 2nd half, unfortunately, we could not deal with their shooting prowess, we struggled to rebound with any determination and lost all purpose of offence, so we were looking for moments and scraps rather than settling and running plays/motions. Still things to iron out; better passing in half-court settings, better defensive pressure in the half-court and better dealing with the full-court press. However, if we see more of the 1st half being replicated into 4 quarters and in more games, better results will come.”

Sunday 5th January

York Eagles 2 v Lincolnshire Panthers was postponed due to the adverse weather conditions and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Weekly Wrap - 2024-12-18

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-12-18

Wednesday 18th December 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 12! (XMAS EDITION)

Saturday 14th December

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U12 Yorkshire Regional League

Result: 45-30 (WIN)

Players of the Game: Ibsen Ndulue – 7pts/8rebs/3blks

Notable Performances:

Judah Wilson – 11pts/7rebs

Will Hall – 9pts/7rebs/8stls

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys performance:

“Pressure defence and happy offence make a great Eagles team. If we get those right from the jump, we will be killer. We started slow, but finished strong which shows our suicides have not gone to waste! It was great to see the joy the team played with, even when it was tough and felt like we were playing uphill, but my biggest encouragement was the bench to be honest. No one grumbled and they did a wonderful job lifting the team.”

York Eagles @ Teesside Lions

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 84-42 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Maya Foulkes – 29pts/10asts/5rebs (x5 3s)

Notable Performances:

Molly Jones – 16pts/7rebs

Zofia Parsons – 14pts/5rebs/5stls

Danika Croft – 12pts/3rebs

Amelie Hetherton – 11pts/5rebs/3asts (x2 3s)

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“Another fantastic performance by the girls today, showing rock solid team defence for the large majority of the time and some exhilarating team play from the beginning. While the finish was not on our side in the 1st Quarter, we found our shooting boots from the 2nd and scored some beautiful baskets. Team communication was great, and everyone fought really hard for the ball, on both ends of the court.”

York Eagles 3 @ Hatfield Fliers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 48-34 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Sam Smales – 14pts/9rebs

Notable Performances:

Trevor Wood – 11pts/4rebs/3stls (x3 3s)

Freddie Drummond – 7pts/15rebs/2blks

Hayden Fogg – 7pts/7rebs/4stls

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 Performance:

“We started strong from the tip and moved in front for most the quarter ending 12-5, then Hatfield closed th gap due to our mistakes and turnovers. Everyone on court always gave it 100% as per usual, but we need to improve our shot selection as well as our choice of passing, as our turnovers usually other teams convert into points. We then switched to our more experienced players which got the game back on track for us and eventual won by 12pts. We win and lose as a team.”

York Eagles 2 v Newcastle Eagles 2

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 37-114 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Raylan Durkin – 14pts (x3 3PM)

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“We struggled for the first few minutes with the press which Newcastle applied, then we grew into the first half, had some good spells on defence. Was pleased with our hustle and physicality. 2nd half Newcastle started strong which zapped our confidence and energy. Mistakes crept in and they capitalised on them. MVP was Raylan, shot the ball very well and was confident with some of his drives.”

York Eagles 2 @ Sheffield DreamChasers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 64-53 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Alvin Chan

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performance:

“The opponents today were our 1st opponents of the season and we won by 39 points. This game was different of course, they had new players and a different court. We won through adversity with good performances from Ollie, James, and Alvin, as well as some good shooting from Leo when needed. A 4-point half-time lead was then extended further as we grew in the 2nd half, but a nervy 4th as DREAMCHASERS got back within 5. It was a grind out win with still too many players making basic errors and more notably not rebounding enough. However, there was a ‘togetherness’ and the start of some ‘fighting spirit’ that needs to develop to make us stronger. Alvin was MVP as he rebounded and played with energy throughout.”

York Eagles @ Calderdale Explorers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 57-54 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 11pts/4rebs/3asts

Notable Performances:

Maks Molka – 7pts/3asts/3rebs (x2 3s)

Conor C – 7pts/11rebs/3stls/3blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“A similar story to our game last week at Teesside, although a better outcome in the result, we lacked identity on offence at times and became reliant on shooting from outside. We need to show our creativity and confidence we do in practice and replicate in games. We still do not communicate enough on either end, as Calderdale set ‘a lot’ of screens which require us to talk and we failed to do so allowing them to hit shots from all over the place. We lacked execution in a few other areas; rebounding was ok, free throws numbers were very low (8/28) and finishing. If we fix those last 3 things I mentioned and add our confidence then we should be winning games like this by 20+ a game. But a win is a win and needed heading into the break 8-2, focusing on finishing runners up in the league but Bradford and Durham will have other ideas.”

Sunday 15th December

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 73-96 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Iasonas Morys

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“We are still on the search for consistency. We played really well for short periods but not long enough to control the game and mount the fightback needed. We are working better as a team than at the start of the season, but need to improve our free throw percentage. Ready to get some more wins in the new year!”

York Eagles v Scarborough Seahawks

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 105-42 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Eric Boyes – 12pts (x3 3s)

Notable performances:

Travis Greening – 25pts/5stls

Emilis Vildziunas – 19PTS/10asts/10rebs/3blks/5stls – TRIPLE DOUBLE

Lukai Ostrowski – 16pts/5stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

"Going into the Christmas break 10-0 is a great achievement for the team. A strong performance along with great team chemistry has seen us dispatch every team in the league with the exception of our rivals Leeds 1 (still yet to play). Today we started slow with us needing to increase the intensity but after we got going our superior offence took hold. Towards the end, we could have held them to a lower score, but the damage was already done. Some great hustle resulting in turnovers from Lukai and some sharp shooting from Eric backed up a triple-double from Emilis. Our half-season awards go to MVP Travis and our Most Improved Player Ralph."

ONTO WEEK 13 + 2025!

MERRY CHRISTMAS + HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYONE AT YORK EAGLES

Weekly Wrap - 2024-12-11

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:42:59 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-12-11

Wednesday 11th December 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 11!

Saturday 7th December

York Eagles v Teeside Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 48-75 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Griffin Evans – 8pts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“We were not at the races today, although a very nervy first quarter with both teams understanding the importance of the game. Griffin became a handful with 8 unanswered points to go up at the end of the first 10. Then from there we let the nerves mixed with poor judgements on offense with us moving with nil purpose led to poor shot selection, our defence for parts was fine but we were not in their faces as much as we know we can be. Taylor had a lot of steals reading transition passes well. But rebounding and not boxing out was the key factor to the manner that we lost. Need to show more communication skills on both ends of the court too. A big week of training coming up.”

York Eagles U14 2 @ Bradford Dragons

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 85-36 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: George FitzThomas – 14pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“It should have been a closer game overall, as the first half we played well and could have even been up at half. But then we had too many turnovers in the second half but showed glimpses of good defensive work in the 3Q. Offensive movement was poor which led to the number of turnovers.”

York Eagles v Sheffield Hatters II

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 56-36 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Molly Jones – 16pts/4stls/4blks

Notable Performances:

Zofia Parsons – 10pts/10rebs/9stls

Maya Foulkes – 14pts/7rebs/5asts/7stls

Danika Croft – 5pts/12rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls Performance:

“The girls produced a performance to remember v Hatters, we dominated both sides of the court. On defence, they worked together to protect the key, stop drivers in their tracks and close out shooters. On offence, ball circulation was fantastic for the majority of the time, with players moving efficiently and predicting their teammates' next move, which led to some great assists. Our finishing is improving but still has a way to go, and occasional moments of panic are gradually being replaced by more mature decision-making. Molly produced her performance of the season, Maya shone in her PG role, while Zofia and Danika got the lion’s share of rebounds. Everyone worked incredibly hard and showed high-end team play! Super proud!”

York Eagles 3 @ Barnsley Advance

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 65-50 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Sam Smales – 22pts

Notable performances:

Trevor Wood – 13pts

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 Performance:

“We started the game strong and kept pace with everything that Barnsley threw at us. At times victory felt close. Our ball movement was impressive, and we worked together seamlessly on offence, however, one key area we need to improve is rebounding. We only managed 27 rebounds this game which put us at a disadvantage. It is worth noting that they had some tall players, but we need to overcome that in future games.”

York Eagles 2 v Derbyshire Arrows

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 25-84 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald – 10pts

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“We played a top 3 team in the league, we were up against it, with notable experience and speed in the arrows. We struggled to deal with them more so in the 2nd half as they kept finding transition and we need to work on defensive transition. 41-8 in the 2nd half showed that. The positives were that the first quarter was ok, we fought hard with James using his good fundamental footwork to get to the hoop. We still are in lesson of fighting for the ball and show our tougher side! A big game next week as it is a winnable game!”

Sunday 8th December

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 52-83 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Kaiden Dimmey – 13pts

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 17pts/10rebs/8asts/5stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Great team win. We played together for the whole game, and it was a game where we had more assists. Aleks and Ben kept the scoreboard ticking over throughout the game. Another game that had balanced scoring. Kaiden rebounded well and got those balls early before reaping his rewards in the 2nd half with a sizeable number of points.”

York Eagles v East Durham Lions

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 99-38 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Alex Holloway – 11pts/2rebs

Notable performances:

Korbin Evans – 17pts/15rebs/8asts

Emilis Vildziunas – 27pts//7asts/5rebs/5blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men’s performance:

“A comprehensive win against a team that didn't have the firepower to cause us any issues. We got straight to the task with some high-pressure defence that resulted in a few early turnovers but Durham managed to break the press effectively so we moved to half-court defence, and they couldn't break us down. Some good ball movement resulted in good looks and everyone getting on the score sheet. We struggled with controlling the glass at points and occasionally becoming frantic but overall, a controlled win taking us 9-0 and staying top of the pile in the North.”

ONTO WEEK 12!

FINAL GAME WEEK OF 2024!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Weekly Wrap - 2024-12-24

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:16:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-12-04

Wednesday 4th December 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 10!

Saturday 30th November

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U13 Girls Yorkshire Regional

Result: 42-59 (LOSS)

Players of the Game:

Sylvie Blanchard – 15pts/14rebs/4stls

Sophia Peacock – 6pts/5rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls performance:

“The girls did brilliantly today, considering how new some of them are to basketball and how little training they’ve had. It was honestly a joy to watch and a big improvement from Sheffield a few weeks ago. The girls are starting to pass the ball around with more success and even look to drive to the hoop more frequently. Need some more confidence in doing so and keeping up with our progress on defence too. Main thing to work on is our fitness and being able to stay with fast breaks and our ball handling as some dribble with head down. But a HUGE stride forward.”

York Eagles U14 1 v York Eagles U16 2

Friendly

Result: 53-41 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 10pts/7rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Cameron Stewart – 10pts (x2 3PM)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“An extraordinarily strong effort by everyone today although we were out much with size and speed, but that did not stop us going at them showing what we are about. Resilience and strength as a unit especially in the first half as we were up 20+ points at one stage. This was down to great ball pressure using our press and forcing the under 16s into awkward situations which often led to turnovers and steals. A great result considering when a lads start the summer showing that what we’re doing training is now paying off and always good to be a team and older category.”

York Eagles 3 @ Sheffield Elite 2

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 44-57 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Iker Martinez Chavana

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 Performance:

“Unfortunately, we do not have any stats from the game and the scoresheet was a little readable to see how many points rebounds et cetera players got but end of the day, the win was the most important thing. It was an amazing game as we led the game throughout, but it was no walk over. The team is overall were well matched and it was on the edge of the seat job all the way through. The team worked well and responded to anything we discussed that needed improvement. We did have a dry spell scoring and we still allowed too many turnovers whilst under pressure but kept composed when when it mattered, the team spirit I cannot fault it was great to see some of the new boys Henry, Milo, Dylan and Freddie step up and also good consistent play for the more experienced players we held on for a fantastic win that’s about let’s keep it going!”

Sunday 1st December

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U18 JrNBL North Conference

Result: 32-106 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Korbin Evans – 17pts/5rebs/3blks

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 28pts/6asts/3stls

Eddy Wragg – 13pts

Emilis Vildziunas – 9pts/10rebs/3blks

Jack Moore – 6pts/10rebs/6asts/6stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18 Men performance:

"A professional job to remain top of the league. We did what we needed today in professional, respectful and efficient manner against a weak Leeds side. Our pressure in the first was too much for them and this set the tone for the game. We were complacent on defence in the 2nd allowing them to score double digits but we picked up with an excellent 1-3-1 zonal trap in the 3rd. Standout performance from Travis and Jack M today but a captain's performance from Korbin ended with him getting MVP."

York Eagles v Derby Trailblazers

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 67-72 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ben Wells – 17pts/9rebs

Notable Performances:

Lukas Karmazyn – 13pts/5stls

Ias Morys – 15pts/8rebs

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“A frustrating loss. We created good chances but when it mattered most, we failed to convert them. Defensively, we need to work more as a team on the opposing team’s key players and rebound collectively. More work to do in training this week.”

York Eagles @ Sheffield Advance

U13 Boys Yorkshire Regional

Result: 14-131 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

George FitzThomas – 32PTS/5rebs/6asts/5stls/3blks

Notable Performances:

Jake Richardson – 29pts/6rebs/4stls

Alessio Vento Joyce – 22pts/9rebs

Tyler Searson Ellis – 14pts

Harry Kim – 12pts

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys performance:

“Excellent performance today from every player. We pressed from the start giving ourselves a 20-point lead. Fast breaked the whole game and got back on defence just as quick. Was really impressed with the energy, game speed and team spirit everyone showed. Need to improve our help defence and high-speed finishing.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Gold

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 32-59 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ava Lad

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“A big part of our learning journey this season is going to be about maintaining a good standard of play even when we’re losing. We knew that Leeds was going to be a tough side. Dealing with constant half court pressure is very much a working progress. It is a shame in the manner we lost, as there were moments of brilliance, but we lack mental toughness to stay at it and we will keep working on that.”

York Eagles 2 @ Sheffield Sharks 2

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 60-41 (LOSS)

Players of the Game:

James Clayton + Bertie Hardisty

Notable Performances:

James Wormald – 18pts

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“The game was a game of two halves. The half started as our last few games, a little lacklustre with us struggling to battle and create anything meaningful on offence, which resulted us losing 24-2 in Q1. A stern chat at half time, seemingly worked as we WON the half 26-20. I hope that half is a turning point for rest of the season with no more nightmare 1st quarter. Thanks to James and Bertie for stepping up from U14s and showing the lads how to get stuck in.”

ONTO WEEK 11!

BIG GAMES NEXT WEEK!

U14 BOYS 1 (7-1) V TEESSIDE (8-0) + U16 GIRLS (5-3) V SHEFFIELD HATTERS II (7-1)

LET’S GO EAGLES!

Weekly Wrap - 2024-11-27

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:02:59 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-11-27

Wednesday 27th November 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 9!

Saturday 23rd November

York Eagles 2 v Spen Valley Vipers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 47-43 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Alex Lawson – 10pts/6rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

George Fitz-Thomas – 19pts/4rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“A big win for our U14 2s on Saturday, we certainly made it hard work though as Spen Valley Vipers gave us a good run in the end as they hit some big shots, was impressed in the way we conducted ourselves and kept our high energy play throughout! George FT with crucial finishes and Alex was great on both ends of the court, honourable mentions for Adam K, who grew into the game and got going in the 2nd half with some good layups and Raylan for some great on ball pressure defence.”

York Eagles v Newcastle Eagles 2

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 73-53 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Tobias Davies – 16pts/5rebs

Notable Performances:

James Clayton – 10pts/10rebs/4stls

Conor – 8pts/13rebs/3stls/3blks

Maks Molka – 8pts/5stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“Another big home matchup as welcomed Newcastle to the Eagles eyrie. It was a battle between Eagles and only one could be superior. Both evenly matched in height and size, and both played with high tempo full court presses. We got off to a good start, with a lot of smart plays on the defensive end with numerous passes being denied which we turned into good scoring opportunities. Newcastle struggled to deal with our very aggressive press at times. A chat at half time about being more patient and not rushing for the sake of a quick score. We always come out firing in the third, with some great team play which got us a lead of 26 going into the 4th. However, the negative was we lacked composure and killer instincts to finish a game off as we allowed Newcastle to claw back to a near single figure game after a 12-0 run. We hit the rest button, and then scored off some good transition play to get the game done. A weekend off now, so we about to hit the court hard in ready for a redemption game v Teesside Lions as we look to challenge them for the league title.”

York Eagles v University of York Women’s 1

Friendly

Result: 32-37 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Amelie Hetherton

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls Performance:

“With last weekend being free from NL games for the U16 Girls, they played a friendly against University of York Women instead. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to practice their zone offence/defence and play against more robust players. The girls a credible performance, defending as a team and effectively stopping relentless drives by the opposition. They also improved their zone play, showing more awareness of the required movement to create advantages for the shooters and drivers. Altogether a very positive experience if a bit rough at times and one they should be very proud of. The win felt within reach, but our shooting wasn’t quite at its best.”

Sunday 24th November

York Eagles 3 v York Eagles 2

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 73-39

Players of the Game:

York Eagles 3 –

Will Poole – 14pts/8rebs/3stls

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 14pts/5rebs/4stls

York Eagles 2 –

Lucas Hazell – 14pts/9rebs

Notable Performances:

U16 3

Sam Smales – 13pts/6rebs

Lewis Longhorn – 7pts

U16 2

Kingsley Coleman – 7pts/4rebs/4blks

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“We delivered an exceptional performance over our fellow Eagles team. We showed exceptional teamwork and determination on the court. The match was a testament to collective effort, with every player contributing to both offence and defence. Special recognition goes to Luke and Will who lead the team in scoring. Luke consistently found ways to break through the opposition’s defence whilst Will continues to dominate the boards and put back with more success. Sam Smales also got himself into double figures again with 13pts. The teamwork on display was great to see, with smart passes, quick transitions and excellent communication keeping Eagles 2 on the back foot. Coaches MVP was Lewis Longhorn, who got a fantastic reverse layup, and his most points scored ever in a game! Well done fella!”

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“With a slightly depleted offensive threat in our team, it gave other chance to try score, with mixed success. Our main area to focus was boxing out and ability to play team defence, which requires communication, active help and better ball pressure. We cannot allow ourselves to repeat this because better teams will hurt us. Lucas was good, aggressive as normal and scored well, Kingsley also showed glimpses of what he could offer in future games. Still want to see more energy from the bench as U16 3 brought it all game.”

York Eagles @ Sheffield Elite

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 74-62 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Lukas Karmazyn

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 13pts

Bill Tran – 11pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“A great team effort with 4 players in double figures and a couple just under 10pts. Pleased with the development of the boys in terms of skills and mentality stay at it. At times we did well to control the game, but a similar story is that we need to sustain it for longer periods in order to get more successful results. I cannot fault the lads' efforts!”

York Eagles v Tees Valley Mohawks

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 73-46 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Jack Moore – 8pts/15rebs

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 19pts/8rebs/6blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18s performance:

“It was a game of 2 halves today with us really struggling early on to get into our groove on the offensive end of the floor, but our defensive intensity and ability to close out the driving lanes kept us in the game. At half time the coaches conducted a robust team talk and the guys reacted and came out firing. In the 3rd, we started to move the ball quickly made good decisions to get good looks and most importantly our shots started to fall. Tees Valley applied pressure and played a lot of zone but it was not a match for our bench and today was a full TEAM effort with everyone in the scoresheet with points and rebounds for ALL! Honourable mention to Ralph who came out with his best performance of the season and Jack Moore for an excellent all-round game!”

ONTO WEEK 10!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Weekly Wrap - 2024-11-20

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:53:07 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-11-20

Wednesday 20th November 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 8!

Saturday 16th November

York Eagles U12 v York Eagles U13

Inter-Club Boys Friendly

Result: 47-39

Player of the Game:

U12 – Tom Baxter – 15pts/10stls/5asts

U13 – Henry Sinclair – 9pts/8rebs/8blks

Notable Performances:

U12 – Judah Wilson – 14pts/7rebs/4stls

U13 – Nate Wilkinson – 10pts/8rebs/5stls

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12 Boys' performance:

“We had an exceptional performance against a team that was much bigger and stronger than us. The motion in our 5 out offence was good to see. We got 15 assists from 22 pts, which shows a fantastic passing mentality and that passing and cutting to the basket works! Our intensity was great. We hustled back on defence, played with pressure, and constantly ran the floor. However, the highlight was our team spirit. The team is a joy to coach because they love the game and love to play for each other. Bring on Leeds LDM in December!”

Coach James Searson commented on the U13 Boys' performance:

“It took us too long to get going today and, in the end, it cost us. Played some good basketball in parts of the game but our finishing was not good enough. Well done to the U12s, they play some nice basketball and some of their shooting was awesome! MVP for us was Henry, he played some great help defence and gave us all the whole game.”

York Eagles v Bradford Dragons

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 59-42 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 21pts/5rebs/2stls

Notable Performances:

Conor – 9pts/8rebs/6asts/2blks

Maks Molka – 9pts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“A HUGE win for my lads today, as we knew what the stakes were with both teams 5-1 before the game and looking to keep in touch with the league title. We did our homework and knew exactly what we needed to do. A slow start (AGAIN) as neither team got a real grip on the game, with Dragons taking a slender lead into halftime, with us clawing to stay in it as we struggled to deal with their big and shifty point guard, we lacked rebounding and intensity to our offence. A stern chat was needed to get this group awake. We knew we needed to be aggressive but disciplined on defence and look for good opportunities on offence to win. Then damn, we did so incredibly, we made a good team look ordinary as we kept Dragons at bay with 2pts in Q3. This was down to many defensive stops from our press as well as our help defense being active! Matched this with good offence, and hitting big threes to finish the game strong, shout out to Griffin Evans who did a great job in frustrating his man.”

York Eagles @ Liverpool

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 61-51 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Maya Foulkes – 22pts/3asts/3rebs (x4 3PM)

Notable Performances:

Zofia Parsons – 17pts/4rebs/2blks

Amelie Hetherton – 11pts/3rebs/4blks

Danika Croft – 10pts/3rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“One of the things for us to get used to this season is playing close matches and knowing how to react when we fall behind. We have been chatting about this recently, because last year we got too used to winning by a large margin and, whilst good, we didn’t get to practice enough about what it is like to play under pressure very often and we allowed ourselves too many mistakes as we knew we could make up for them. The last two games have shown us that we can no longer do that, so we absolutely need to change our mindset, to trust each other and our offence sets, and not to just rush things and then panic when the score is tight. We had to deal with this at Liverpool, and we did enough to get the win and we pulled together and I am proud of the girls for doing so!”

York Eagles v Sheffield Sharks 1

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 34-74 (LOSS)

Players of the Game:

Laurence Parkinson

Alvin Chan

Isaac Devine

Notable Performances:

Ollie Llewellyn – 12pts/7rebs/3stls

Alex Duke – 2pts/9rebs/5blks

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“Very proud of the players today against the best team in the league. We won the 3rd quarter and we had players who never score in Laurence and Isaac SCORE! We had Alvin take a charge on defence – wow! This needs to be a watershed moment, the team has turned a corner… onwards and upwards. MVP was Laurence, Isaac and Alvin. This game defined why this old bugger coaches.”

Sunday 17th November

York Eagles 2 @ East Durham Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 110-27 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Alex Lawson

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“An improved performance on last week. We had some nice spells on offence and defence. The score line would have been a lot closer but our baskets would not drop today. We need to work on getting to the ball quicker, being more physical when rebooking and finishing at game speed. Standout player was Alex Lawson, who hustled the whole match.”

York Eagles @ Trafford Magic

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 70-85 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Aleks Meszek – 23pts/18rebs/3stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Really good team effort for a deserved win. After the first quarter, we controlled the game. Our defence is improving, which needs to continue as we progress through the Eason. Key contributions on offence from Sam Ho and Declan Corbally today also.”

York Eagles 3 v Rotherham Hawks

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 55-44 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 13pts/7rebs/4blks

Notable Performances:

Sam Smales – 22pts/6rebs/5blks

Will Poole – 6pts/11rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“Although it was not a pretty game with a lot of physical elements of the game, but we dealt with well, especially in the final quarter as we started to pull away from Hawks. This was down to numerous things we asked the group to focus, defensive help and secondary help to not allow easy layups and force outside shots, secondly to maintain good discipline on offensive and not rush our offence and let our passing and initiative drive us to the basket. Some big shots from Luke & Trevor mixed with some fantastic defence on ball defence from Riley, Tristan, Sam S + Freddie. Offence needs more work and learning how to play against a zone and then take pride in our ability to shoot and not pass up good opportunities.”

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 89-67 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Travis Greening – 30pts/6rebs/5stls

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 21pts/10rebs/5blks

Korbin Evans – 11pts/11rebs

Eric Boyes – 11pts (x3 3PM)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18s performance:

“The unbeaten streak stays alive after a nervy start…

6-0 on the season and the lads had to dig deep to get the job done today in this heated contest. Teesside were no slouches with 3 great players and a good coach that had them playing as a unit. It took us all the way until the 4th Quarter to pull away and eventually win convincingly. An MVP performance from Travis Greening, on the offensive end along with a notable performance with some sharp shooting from Eric Boyes saw us emerge victorious. Still a few things to work on; more pressure in the early phases of the game and stepping up on secondary help defence. Better discipline as we finished the game with 27 fouls, with many avoidable. Lastly, free throws (4/20) leaving 16 possible points out on the court. We go again this week and focus is on Tees Valley as we look to take the lead in the league as Mohawks are top currently.”

A BIG weekend of games with a lot of success!

ONTO WEEK 9!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Weekly Wrap - 2024-11-13

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-11-13

Wednesday 13th November 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 7!

Saturday 9th November

York Eagles 2 v York Eagles 1

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 26-123 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: George Fitz-Thomas

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“A much-improved performance mentally, we had more energy and kept fighting, which was missing last week. There is still plenty to work on; defensive transition, team offence using 5 out and trusting each other off the ball to do the right things. Always playing the U14 1s was going to be difficult as they showed us the level we need to aspire to, in which we will get there in time.”

York Eagles 1 @ York Eagles 2

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 26-123 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Isaac Morris – 19pts/7rebs

Notable Performances:

Henderson Ho – 22pts/12rebs/5stls

Tobias Davies – 18pts/8rebs/3stls/3asts

Jake Richardson – 12pts/6asts/4stls/3rebs

James Clayton – 8pts/6asts/5rebs/3blks

Griffin Evans – 9pts/13rebs/4stls

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“It was a bit strange sitting on the away side at York College, but the novelty was quickly put to the side. The 1st quarter was not the best basketball as we played individually rather than as a team and stern words were had at the end of it. The 2nd quarter was much improved as passes were being played and baskets made. The 3rd quarter was our strongest as strong defensive pressure led to turnovers and these quick breaks were converted to points and more of the same in the 4th. The main positives were the lads are starting to take pride in others scoring and becoming unselfish as some got a good number of assists. Highest percentage of FG this season too! The transition on both ends was also solid. Still to work on are rebounding as some still ball watch and not enough boxing out. Footwork was also loose, with a few travels and not squaring up when receiving the ball. MVP was Isaac, Coaches player was Henderson + Players Player was Maks.”

York Eagles 3 @ Lincolnshire Panthers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 109-39 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Trevor Wood – 13pts

Notable Performances:

Hayden Fogg – 7pts/9rebs

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“Yesterday’s match was tough both physically and mentally. It’s essential to recognise our strengths and areas for improvement. We started strong, moved the ball well, set effective screens and managed to score early on. Free throws were also solid at nearly 70%. But rebounding was not great, remember shooters can rebound their own shot. Areas to improve are we need to work on full-court press break, we allow pressure to succumb us, which led to a horrific number of turnovers. We need to be a little smarter when passing/dribbling out of a press.”

York Eagles v Manchester Mystics II

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 34-54 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Maya Foulkes – 23pts/6rebs/2blks (5/10 3PM)

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls’ performance:

“A frustrating performance this week as the girls initiated some excellent plays but just couldn’t find the finish. We also gave too many intercepted passes, leading to costly turnovers. Mystics 2 had excellent team defence and good old-fashioned plain fundamentals. We needed to trust in our moves and be more patient when circulating the ball, but it wasn’t to be. Excellent shooting by Maya Foulkes and string defence by everyone at times, particularly in the 3rd Quarter, but inconsistency hurt us. A big week of training ahead!”

York Eagles 2 @ Hatfield Fliers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 46-38 (LOSS)

Player(s) of the Game: James Wormald + Ben Marsden

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“A low-scoring game with few moments of good basketball mixed with travelling, illegal screens and missed Free Throws. Too many York players are still making poor decisions in games that allow us not to punish our opponents. MVPs were James Wormald + Ben Marsden, James for his all-around contributions and Ben for finally being an offensive threat.”

York Eagles @ Mersey Mavericks

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result:

Player of the Game: Ioannis Aslanidis

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 19pts/10rebs/4stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“A game in which we did not convert our chances. We played well for short periods of time, and we need to extend it throughout the game in order to see better results. MVP was Ioannis.”

Sunday 10th November

York Eagles @ Sheffield Hatters

U13 Girls Exhibition

Result: 23-75 (LOSS)

Player(s) of the Game:

Yue Fay Ng – 10pts/4rebs/2stls

Florence Walker – 6pts/2asts/2rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13 Girls performance:

“A good experience for our U13 girls team with half of the girls playing their first ever match and included two delightful year 5s punching well above their weight. Nerves were the order of the day in the 1st half as the girls tried to fend off a well-drilled hatters side, but a chat at halftime saw them go back stronger and perform some lovely team plays with mature assists from Sylvie, and some great moves by each of Yue Fay, Florence and Meg. Our new players took advice on board and were already attempting shots and defending better by the end. Lots of us to learn but very proud of the girls for the energy they showed!”

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 43-58 (WIN)

Player(s) of the Game: Korbin Evans + Jack Moore

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 12pts

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18s performance:

“2 Eagles face each other but only one can emerge victorious. Both teams went into the game with something to prove as they are both teams to beat in the league and ultimately, we prevailed but the result was hard fought. It was our toughest test to date with some real height and physicality amongst the Newcastle side. It was a low-scoring affair with the defence the real winner. We were solid with our pressure and primary help on the defence end of the court but lacked creativity and movement on offence and failed to get the drop on our distance shooting. The officiating seemed a little one-sided and the game ended with some passionate exchanges but another W for the guys and retaining our unbeaten run!”

ONTO WEEK 8!

LET’S GO EAGLES!

Weekly Wrap - 2024-11-06

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-11-06

Wednesday 6th November 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 6!

Saturday 2nd November

York Eagles v Spen Valley Vipers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 120-20 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Jake Richardson – 30pts/3rebs/3asts

Notable Performances:

Henderson Ho – 14pts/14rebs

Tobias Davies – 14pts/7rebs/3stls/2blks

Griffin Evans – 11pts/15rebs/5stls

Cameron Stewart – 12pts/10rebs/4stls

Bertie Hardisty – 12pts/6rebs/5stls/3asts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“A very impressive performance from the group, as we wounded the Vipers with great offensive play throughout with some great passes into lanes which had cutters and fact we didn’t have to force many shots knowing we could be aggressive going to the hoop with success, matched with that was our defensive pressure throughout and our ability to rebound and reading passes was also a key factor to a BIG win. Standout performances from Jake Richardson, Henderson Ho and the returning Griffin Evans.”

York Eagles 3 @ Sheffield Dreamchasers

U18 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 49-64 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Will Poole – 8pts/14rebs/1blk

Notable Performances:

Sam Smales – 17pts/6rebs/6blks

Iker Martinez Chavana – 10pts

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“We played well at times but for much of the game, we made things hard for ourselves – turning over the ball 24 times, which included unnecessary ones, feet on the line inbounding, and some poor passing. Coach Mike and I want to see the boys' box out more often, more plays being ran, learn the advantages of screens, so things to work on in practice this week. We did show some great team play at times, 100% effort as always and good team spirit and togetherness. A game in which we should have won by a larger margin, but a win is a win.”

York Eagles @ Mersey Mavericks

U14 JrNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 63-58 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Maya Foulkes – 18pts/5asts

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 17pts/3rebs/2asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls’ performance:

“Every season has a bit of a low point, and this was definitely ours this week. We travelled to Merseyside with a depleted team due to the holidays and illness and had a hellish journey on the M60 which required most of our players to get on court shortly after they arrived. A record number of fouls called in the first few minutes (and throughout) seriously crippled our defence and our usual strong strategies fell apart when we let the game get to our heads. We had great moments on our offence when we went in with the required intensity + strategy, but inconsistency led to missed opportunities reduced our confidence and enabling our opponents to take advantage. Some great performances from Maya + Amelie, supported by each of Katherine and Danika. Much to work on in the coming weeks, but this is definitely an experience we can bounce back from.

York Eagles 2 @ Calderdale Explorers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 129-32 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Henry Lawson

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 Perfomance:

“We did not turn up for this game, both offensively and defensively. We were generally poor throughout allowing Calderdale to take us apart. A late game to forget as maybe some players aren’t used to it. There was some nice three pointers from George G . MVP was Henry Lawson, he scored some nice baskets and played well defensively.”

York Eagles v Manchester Giants

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 47-119 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Iasonas Morys

Sunday 3rd November

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Basketball Academy II

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 48-100 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Emilis Vildziunas – 36pts/16rebs/7asts

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 17pts/3stls

Korbin Evans – 9pts/10rebs

Lukai Ostrowski – 10pts/5stls

Eddy Wragg – 14pts/5rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18’s performance:

“Total Basketball… this week we witnessed the result of many weeks of hard work in the gym mastering a blend of 3 teams and player roles to get cohesion on the court. We did lots of basics such as on and off-ball movement, rebounding well and saw an improvement on defensive communication as well. Our pressure was too much for Leeds and this resulted in multiple turnovers being forced and us punishing them for this. The performance was not faultless, however, and we need to work on finishing at the rim efficiently and protect the basketball under pressure from high-intensity defence before our away trip to Newcastle next weekend.”

York Eagles 2 v Barnsley Advance

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 47-79 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Alex Duke

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“A disappointing display of what Eagles basketball should be. We were only down by 8 at half time and challenged them to strength our defence as well as have more fluidity on offence. However, we struggled and Barnsley to take advantage as we played poor defence, struggled in transition or create anything offensively. Difficult to find any positives except for our Player of the game, Alex Duke. Alex showed some enormous potential he has. I hope the other players take on the challenge of their improvement. We move onto the next game being Hatfield next Saturday.”

York Eagles v Manchester Magic

U16 National Cup – Round 3

Result: 32-82 (LOSS)

Player of the game: Kaiden Dimmey – 7pts/6rebs/3stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performances this weekend:

“Two very tough games this weekend against big Manchester teams. When the results do not go your way, you have to use these games as a learning process. The competition in the premier league is fierce, and we need to step up to that level.”

ONTO WEEK 7!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Eagles Soar Through Hallowscream: A Night of Hoops and Horrors!

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:19:42 GMT

Eagles Soar Through Hallowscream: A Night of Hoops and Horrors!

Our U18s squad had an absolute blast at Hallowscream at York Maze last week! The Hallowscream team, who have been our main sponsors for the past two seasons, continue to play a crucial role in helping us inspire young people through the sport of basketball.

Their hospitality on the night was nothing short of spectacular. They made sure that players, parents, and coaches all had an evening filled with thrills, frights, and plenty of laughs.

The setup at Hallowscream was phenomenal. The five scare mazes, each with its unique horror theme, were executed to perfection. After braving the mazes, we indulged in the food courts and other concessions, which were a big hit. It was also fantastic to see Eagles alumni George Pearcy running his amazing loaded popcorn stand.

A huge thank you to Lisa and the entire Hallowscream team for their continued support and for making the night unforgettable.

Here's to hoping for another league title this year!

Weekly Wrap - 2024-10-30

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-10-30

Wednesday 30th October 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 5!

Saturday 26th October

York Eagles v East Durham Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 58-35 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Jake Richardson – 9pts/3rebs

Notable Performances:

James Clayton – 10pts/8rebs/3stls/2blks

Cameron Stewart – 9pts/4rebs

Isaac Morris – 6pts/7rebs/2asts/2stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“First of a five-home game stretch so as play on our “new” York College sports hall, and we christened it with a win. Although the performance was not great, with some work needed on passing through transition, rebounding on both ends was not up to my standards. Also, a lot of work to be done on offensive motions, looked very lacklustre throughout and reliant on special moments of brilliance from individuals.”

York Eagles @ Bradford Dragons

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 54-94 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Emilis Vildziunas – 18pts/7rebs/5asts

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 20pts/4asts/3stls

Lukai Ostrowski – 11pts

Alex Holloway – 9pts

Eric Boyes – 5pts/6asts/2rebs

Korbin Evans – 6pts/11rebs/4asts/1blk

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18’s performance:

“Groundhog Day from the last visit to Bradford a few weeks ago, again coming with the same convincing 40-point victory. An MVP performance from Emilis, which was mainly given for his defence intensity and refusal to let his man beat him. Bradford could not handle our full-court pressure, and the early turnovers resulted in us taking a commanding lead which our opponents couldn't overturn. Some big minutes from our bench today and valuable experience. We will be working on passing out of double pressure and boxing out from defensive rounds in the gym this week, ready for COLBA II on the road next weekend.”

York Eagles 2 @ Teesside Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 108-29 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

George Griffiths – 8pts/2rebs (x2 3PM)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“The boys fought well throughout the game, they worked better as a team in the second half and more points were ultimately scored. A tough game against a very good team in Teesside. It is not about the result; it's about challenging yourself and getting better each game. Well done.”

York Eagles 3 @ Derbyshire Arrows

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 78-52 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Sam Smales – 23pts/10rebs

Trevor Wood – 14pts (x3 3PM)/3rebs/2blks

Coach Mike Wood commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“What an incredible display of effort and tenacity last Saturday! Their energy was outstanding, and it was clear from the moment the game started that every single one of them came with 100%. The progress the team is making is evident – not only in your skills but in there growing basketball IQ. Reading the floor and awareness is getting sharper each game. Yes, the win did elude us this time, but today packed a lot of positives!”

York Eagles 2 @ Sheffield Elite 2

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 85-58 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Ollie Llewellyn – 16pts

Notable Performances:

James Wormald – 18pts

Maks Molka – 9pts (x1 3PM)

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 Performances:

“Down by 23 at half time, I challenged the boys to be better in the second half which went on to lose only by 9pts. So, a game lost but several positives- our 2 “youngsters” did well, James and Ollie continued their run of scoring performances. Leo, Micah, Laurence and Isaac looked more ready to improve their decision-making under pressure, I think when we play Elite next the result may be different…”

Sunday 27th October

York Eagles v Leicester Riders

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result:

Player of the Game:

Lukas Karmazyn – 24pts/9stls

Notable Performances:

Ias Morys – 22pts/8rebs/5stls/4asts

Aleks Meszek – 20pts/9rebs/2blks

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 1’s performance:

“Really tough loss against the Riders. Played well in spells rather than consistently throughout and did not sustain good defensive play for all 4 quarters. Need to improve on defence to get better results in this league.”

ONTO WEEK 6!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Weekly Wrap - 2024-10-23

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-10-23

Wednesday 23rd October 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WEEK 4!

Saturday 19th October

York Eagles @ City of Leeds 2

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 23-104 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Oscar Longbottom – 20pts/8rebs/2stls

Notable Performances:

Leo Frusher – 19pts/9rebs/2stls

James Clayton – 13pts/6ats/5rebs/3stls

Isaac Morris – 9pts/14rebs/5asts

Conor Camplin – 8pts/11rebs/9stls/4asts/3blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 Boys 1 performance:

“After a week’s break from games, it gave us time to work in training, which paid dividends evidently as we sailed past Leeds 2 with a ruthless display of team basketball and superior speed and finishing. We set the tone straight away with a fine 17-0 run in the first 5 minutes with our full-court pressure defence causing Leeds a few headaches. What has improved is our reading of passing lanes on defence and rebounding on the offensive board, with the latter creating good 2nd chances to score, which Oscar and Leo did very well. Some really tidy finishing on display too which shows levels of confidence and creativity from the group. A good run of home games now in aim to start some real momentum.”

York Eagles @ Derby Trailblazers

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 20-92 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Amelie Hetherton – 15pts/3asts/3rebs/2stls/2blks

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 15pts/8asts/3stls

Zofia Parsons – 17pts/5stls/2asts

Danika Croft – 15pts/3asts/2stls

Katherine Hirst – 11pts/7stls/4asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“It was business as usual for the girls this week as they encountered a less experienced side and dominated the game throughout despite a slow start. We are definitely showing the signs of a team that has been playing together for a while, as we displayed great understanding of each other’s movements and intentions, we talked to each other more, and we showed no mercy on defence. Team play was top-notch and defence ruthless throughout. Everyone contributed to the scoresheet and hustled for the ball, and our less experienced players seriously stepped up their play. Special mention to Elizabeth, who was on good form, particularly in the 2nd half, denying countless passes by the other team, stealing the ball and heading for fast breaks.”

York Eagles 2 @ City of Leeds 3

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 37-75 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

George Fitz-Thomas – 32pts/4rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Raylan Durkin – 10pts/5rebs/2stls

Alessio Vento Joyce – 6pts/5rebs/3stls

Billy Kemp – 6pts/7rebs/6stls

Alex Lawson – 5pts/7rebs/5stls

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 Boys 2 performance:

“Maximum effort from the lads today. It was the first time we have tried to full-court press a team for some parts of the game, but with efforts and hustle, it paid off. We achieved our first NL win with everyone getting on the score sheet. Plenty still to work on but moving in the right direction. MVP was George Fitz-Thomas, who was outstanding today, with 32 points, hitting shots from deep and finishing strong at the hoop. On to the next one…”

York Eagles @ MK Breakers

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 83-60 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Aleks Meszek – 17pts/14rebs/3blks

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 Boys 1 performance:

“Great effort from the boys, despite being noticeably short-handed with the number of players this week. We competed well against a much taller team and the boys never quit. Aleks was MVP, he put in an impressive performance.”

York Eagles 2 @ Doncaster Eagles

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 109-38 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“It was a demolition by a superior team in every way. York was out thought, out played, out hustled and out muscled and out anything else you can mention. The biggest disappointment was we continued to make the same mistakes time and time again. MVP was James Wormald again, for some good finishes and decent defence. Time to start learning from our mistakes.”

Sunday 20th October

York Eagles 3 v Sheffield Sharks II

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 54-53 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Sam Smales – 20pts/10rebs

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“The teams both seemed pretty even across the game, but the Eagles came out stronger. I love the team spirit + togetherness, every player worked hard and contributed when needed. The boys kept their heads, played hard and ultimately came back from being 10pts down to win by 1pt! Great team and a great feeling to get our first win on the board but not our last win I am sure! Still, a few things to iron out, some poor passing, way too many turnovers that once again let the opposition score + move ahead on points and watching the ball too often without boxing out on rebounds.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds Gold

U18 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 116-24 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Sam Walker-Taylor. – 10pts/10stls/5asts

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 22pts/9rebs

Eddy Wragg – 17pts/3rebs

Travis Greening – 18pts/5asts/5stls

Aleks Meszek – 15pts/9rebs

Lukai Ostrowski – 11pts/5asts/4stls

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18’s performance:

“It is a good win for the boys, especially coming from a tough loss last week in the cup. Leeds had no answer to our ‘Punch’ press in the 1st Quarter which resulted in a 46-2 run. Everyone made valuable offensive and defensive contributions, but it does not stop here. We continue to learn and improve both individually and as a team. On to the next game…”

ONTO WEEK 5!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Eagles Weekly Wrap - 2024-10-16

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:32:03 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-10-16

Wednesday 16th October 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Saturday 12th October

York Eagles 3 v Doncaster Eagles

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 46-84 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Sam Smales – 22pts/14rebs

Notable Performances:

Lewis Longhorn – 5pts/4rebs

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 Boys 3 performance:

“We always knew that Doncaster would be decent competition and that proved to be the case. Although by the end of the Q1 we were down by 13pts, I think both Mike and I could see we were playing a completely different game to the one we’d played a week before in Sheffield! Our game flowed a little better, we were scoring points and had more confidence than in previous games. The boys seemed to take in what we had worked on in practice + used this in the game… sometimes! Doncaster were a well-drilled team and were better than us. Our big issue is turnovers, 26 in total, which lead to Doncaster scoring off them meaning the big margin of their victory. However, the game gave some of the newer team members some valuable game time. We pulled 34 rebounds and won the 4th quarter! Fighting team spirit till the end.”

York Eagles v Hartlepool Huskies

U16 JrNBL Girls North Conference

Result: 91-25 (WIN)

Player of the Game: THE TEAM!!!

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 20pts/9asts/11rebs

Zofia Parsons – 22pts/4asts/7rebs/12stls

Amelie Hetherton – 18pts/6asts/4rebs/6stls

Danika Croft – 19pts/9asts/4rebs/7stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“The girls had a superb performance this week, applying intensity to both of their offence and defence throughout. While finishing was a little off in the 1Q, our strategic moves and ability to find the space were present from the start, so once we found our shooting boots in the 2Q we never looked back. Every player scored and contributed vital stats, team spirit was high, and our less experienced players upped their game while the more seasoned ones delivered fantastic performances. Zofia, Maya, Danika + Amelie were a force to be reckoned with, rattling Huskies with full court pressure defence, steals and rebounds and executing great assists on offence while also scoring in the double digits. A performance to be proud of.”

York Eagles 2 v Rotherham Hawks

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 72-54 (WIN)

Player of the Game: James Wormald – 19pts/11rebs/5stls

Notable Performances:

Ollie Llewellyn – 24pts/11rebs/4stls

Lucas Hazell – 9pts/12rebs/2blks

Travis Hayton – 8pts/5rebs/2stls

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 Boys 2 performance:

“A good win today with several players making improvements on last week. Alex Duke scored his first baskets, Ollie Llewellyn shot a few good shots from beyond the arc, James Wormald showed everyone who to finish with your left hand, Isaac Devine made a great pass, Lucas Hazell rebounded with aggression, and we finished as wins because of this.”

Sunday 13th October

York Eagles v Stockport Falcons White

U16 SureShot National Cup – Round 2

Result: 85-68 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Ben Wells – 27pts/8rebs

Notable Performances:

Lukas Karmazyn – 17pts/4asts/9rebs

Aleks Meszek – 10pts/5asts/11rebs

Maximos Kotidis – 7pts/4asts/4rebs/5stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 1’s Performance:

“First win of the season, which is always good. We controlled the game and were comfortable winners. Need to build on this win as we return to the JrNBL Northern Premier.”

York Eagles v Myerscough Academy

U18 SureShot National Cup – Round 2

Result: 49-83 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Sam Walker-Taylor

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 15pts/8rebs

Eric Boyes- 8pts

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18’s performance:

“A very difficult fixture against a top academy in the cup this week for our new U18s squad. Our coaching team asked for hustle, heart and effort from the start along with intensity on D and whatever the result we would be proud of the guys. Things changed dramatically when we found ourselves leading for most of the 1Q and the start of the 2Q, with Myerscough starting to find their groove and ending the half 8 points up. We went into the locker room asking for more of the same with a focus on boxing out individual match ups and faster transition defence. We could not keep up with the conditioning of the program at our opponent’s academy ultimately prevailed, as they wore us down physically. I was proud of the teams' efforts and with some good ball movement and times, we gave it our very best shot against a very strong team that will no doubt be fighting for the title in a league above. Practice will consist of transition and conditioning this week in lead up to a game against local rivals Leeds Gold.”

York Eagles @ Doncaster Eagles

U12 Tournament

Result: 21-45 (LOSS)

Player of the Game: Harry George

York Eagles @ Howden Warhorses

U12 Tournament

Result: 30-28 (WIN)

Player of the Game: Harry George

ONTO WEEK 4!

LET’S GO EAGLES

BE A PLAYER! October Half Term Basketball Camp

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:39:41 GMT

BE A PLAYER!

HALF TERM and EASTER BBALL CAMPS IN YORK 2024/2025

DEVELOPMENT CAMPS (using 25 years experience)

For School Year 4 to Year 9/10 (ages 8 – 15 years) players and open to both

boys and girls. The Camps are open to beginners and more advanced players

At YORK COLLEGE YO23 2BB

Opposite Tesco at Askam Bar Park and Ride. Free parking at York College.

DATES

Half Term OCT/NOV 2024 Camp: Tues 29th to Thurs 31st OCT (3 days)

Half Term FEBRUARY 2025 Camp: Tues 18th to Thurs 20th FEB (3 days)

EASTER 2025 Camp: Tue 8th April to Thurs 10th APRIL (3 days)

WHAT TO BRING

Packed lunch and drinks bottle (water not fizzy drinks please)

Indoor Playing kit including white and coloured T shirt

Indoor playing shoes

Bag for personal items

Own basketball

(correct size for Yr6s and younger is size 5, Yrs7/8/9 size 6, Yrs10+ size 7)

A limited number of basketballs are available at the Camp.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Drop-offs from 8.30am and pick-ups up to 5 pm are possible on request.

Each day consists of stations (activities) to improve fundamentals,

small tournaments, games and daily awards.

The Camps through the daily activities encourage young people to

work hard, be good listeners and learners, have a growth mind set and how to be winners.

COACHING at BE A PLAYER CAMPS

Our Camp Coaches are selected for their ability to work with young people.

Our coaching at the Camp is often enhanced by a visit from a

GUEST COACH who can inspire and add to the players motivation.

Head Coach Dave Smith has 45+ years of experience from Primary School to

BBL

Further Information

from DAVE SMITH, CAMP DIRECTOR

Contact: daveyorkeagles@gmail.com or 07840 407264

CAMP APPLICATION FORM: Available to download here .

Eagles Weekly Wrap - 2024-10-09

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-10-09

Wednesday 9th October 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

THE SEASON HAS BEGUN!

Saturday 5th October

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U12s Boys Friendly

Result: 48-25 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Judah Wilson – 15pts

Notable Performances:

Tom Baxter – 6pts/5asts

Isen Ndulue – 4pts/8rebs

Will Hall – 4pts/6stls

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U12s Boys performance:

“The U12 team is a joy to coach. They had each other’s backs on Saturday and worked hard for one another. We continued our pattern of starting slow but having a very strong second half. We need to be ready to go from the jump! Making sure we had good spacing on the floor for our guards to be able to drive to the basket, draw defenders and dish the ball, or pass and cut was key to lots of our baskets. We need to keep working on our motion offence to get those easy points. Most of the opposition's points came from us not closing out shooters or not moving over to play help defence quickly enough. Playing with pressure as a team is key going forward. Overall, another good win.”

York Eagles @ Lincolnshire Panthers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 33-114 (LOSS)

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 2’s performance:

“A real eye-opener for a team that has very little experience in the national league, as we were well beaten by a good Panthers team. A lot of work to be done, but lessons have been learnt.”

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Black

U16 Girls JrNBL North Conference

Result: 71-31 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Molly Jones – 10pts/8rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 12pts/4asts/4rebs

Zofia Parsons – 14pts/10rebs/3asts/2blks

Maya Foulkes – 15pts/7rebs/5asts

Katherine Hirst – 10pts/4asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls’ performance:

“After a slightly rusty start last week, the girls are back in business and delivered a strong and credible performance. Our defence was tight, and our movement in transition swift and effective. Our team plays paid dividends, creating opportunities to the basket and allowing several players to score in double-digits, including Maya, Zofia, Amelie, Katherine and Molly. Our offensive rebounds were particularly strong, with a bit more work still needed on defensive rebounds and help defence. More work on shooting is in order too, but I’m proud of the girls for acting on feedback and stepping up their game week.”

Sunday 29th September

York Eagles @ Manchester Magic

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 73-95 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Maximos Kotidis

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16 1’s Performance:

“Manchester was better than us in all categories. A game for the boys to see the standard required to be champions. It was a very physical game, and we battled to the end with only 8 players. We will keep working hard at practice, ready for the cup next weekend.”

York Eagles @ Sheffield Sharks Blue

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 23-100 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Sam Smales

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 3’s performance:

“In what proved to be a challenging matchup, Eagles faced an uphill battle against a dominant Sharks. Whilst the scoreline was tough to swallow, the game provided invaluable lessons and moments displayed the Eagle’s determination and unity in the face of adversity. Every one of the boys worked hard all game + it was good to give the new guys some court time. Onto the next…”

York Eagles v Whitby Jets

U12 Boys Friendly

Result: 62-6 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Cameron Dodd

Notable Performances:

Tom Baxter – 12pts/3asts

Isen Ndulue – 8pts/6rebs

Arthur Bewlay – 8pts/5rebs

Finlay Tucker – 6pts/7rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U12s Performance:

“Hard to pick out bad things after a dominant display against an inexperienced Jets team, who struggled to get the ball into the interior. With our experience, we moved the ball well in transition and rebounded very well on offence to create 2nd looks. Need work on their finishing touches under the basket as well as shooting, and better understanding of basic 5 out conceptual offence.”

York Eagles 2 @ Newcastle Eagles 2

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 45-121 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Billy Kemp

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 2’s performance:

“Tough defeat against a very big, strong and well-drilled Newcastle side. Proud of the lads today for sticking at it and pushing all the way till the end. End of the 3rd quarter and into the 4th quarter, we started to give as good as we got. Billy Kemp stood out today as he was all over the court, challenging for loose balls and kept the team spirit high.”

York Eagles v Calderdale Explorers

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 60-44 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

James Clayton – 16pts/7rebs/4asts

Notable Performances:

Tobias Davies – 10pts/4rebs

Conor Camplin – 7pts/17rebs/5asts/4stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 1’s performance:

“First home game of the season, and I demanded persistence on defence with our press and Calderdale could not really handle the pressure for most of the game. Offensively, still not quite hitting the standards but showed glimpses with good passing and also getting plenty of looks from beyond the arc. Some eventually dropped when it mattered at the end. A week off now - so a big push in training to tighten things up before we hit the road again at Leeds a week on Saturday.”

ONTO WEEK 2!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Eagles Weekly Wrap - 2024-10-02

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:07:40 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-10-02

Wednesday 2nd October 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

THE SEASON HAS BEGUN!

Saturday 28th September

York Eagles 2 v Bradford Dragons

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 45-70 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Alex Lawson – 11pts/7rebs/6stls

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 14pts/4rebs/4stls

Josh Tse – 11pts/5rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U14 2’s performance:

“Considering it was our first game, and we had no preseason games, we played much better than expected. The lads worked hard and there were some small pairs of good quality basketball however the score would’ve been closer if I shot that wobble around fell in there is a lot of work on especially defensively and rebounding but not a bad starting point considering that most of the players have had no National League experience, my player of the game today was Alex Lawson who worked his socks off on both ends of the court and did good job marking Bradford star player also well done to the likes of George G, Josh, Henry who played the very first game in a Eagle jersey.”

York Eagles @ Teesside Lions

U14 JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 41-65 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Conor Camplin – 10pts/4rebs

Notable Performances:

Cameron Stewart – 7pts/2asts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14’s performance:

“A tough start to the season with a lot of work needed in training, especially defensively working on getting better rebounds and denying the passing lanes. Offensively we need to be less passive and be a little bit more aggressive with our cuts of our drives and communication. Teesside came with a superior height advantage and strength advantage and bullied us off the ball for three of the 4 quarters. We had a very bright start within the first quarter with our full court press as Lions could not deal with it and we found shooting boots quickly, but we could not keep it going for the rest of the game. Onto the next game and a big week of training.”

York Eagles v Teesside Lions

U16 Girls JrNBL North Conference

Result: 50-41 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

None Selected

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 14pts/2asts

Danika Croft – 10pts

Maya Foulkes – 10pts/4asts/3rebs/2stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls’ performance:

“The under 16 girls open their National League campaign with a win against Teesside Lions though the game was a little rusty and their shooting way short of its best. The defence solid as usual with only occasional lapses and help defence, or the Needham move more quickly to close out. On secreted multiple opportunities, but the finishes were hard to come by compounded by shots that should have been passes or drives some serious work on shooting incoming training this week.”

York Eagles @ Scarborough Seahawks

U18 Men JrNBL North Conference 1

Result: 120-49 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Eddy Wragg – 24pts/6rebs/4stls

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 22pts/2asts/3stls

Emilis Vildziunas – 22pts/4asts/6rebs

Iasonas Morys – 12pts/6asts/3rebs

Lukai Ostrowski – 13pts/3rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on U18’s performance:

“Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside… or certainly that is what our Eagles support with singing by the end of today’s early season encounter with new league entrance Scarborough. We came out of the block fast this week after I asked for more in the first quarter than we did last week, and the guys responded with 15 unanswered points to open the quarter. Today’s victory came from active high-pressure defence and turning into transition offence getting many steals and open layups as guys sprinted the floor + looking for the open man. This is particularly pleasing as it is what we worked on in the gym this week. The game had several shoutout to players playing for the first time in the squad and to the usual suspects putting in great performances, but the credits must be reserved for Eddy Wragg, who put down a very competent 24 points and looked assured whilst doing so hustling on defence as well. Scarborough expectedly switched to a zone and overload and ball screen offence against this worked with patience + intelligent shot taking which was the key. To work on this week will be tighten up our punch d and getting ready for a cup fixture at home to premier side might going in two weeks.”

York Eagles 2 v Sheffield Dreamchasers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 69-30 (WIN)

Players of the game:

Seb Robinson

Ollie Llewellyn

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U16 2’s Performance:

“ a game against a very weak and new Sheffield DreamChasers team. The score quickly became 15 to 2 and we continued and a gradual increase of the gap in the score and the Sheffield team with only 6 players never really stood a chance against a half court pressing York team. A good start, but work to do…”

Sunday 29th September

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U12 Tri Tournament

Result: 34-31 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Tom Baxter – 4pts/5rebs/3asts/8stls

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Black

U12 Tri Tournament

Result: 42-28 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Rupert Wilson -

Coach Rich Hall commented on the U12s Performances:

“The under 12’s battled to 2 fantastic away wins against City of Leeds gold and black today marking the first time we have defeated the gold team with this group. After a slow start we came from behind to take the win with some great defence and scoring down the stretch. X2 3 pointers in three possessions from Arthur and great finishing in the fourth quarter from Tom, Harry + Arthur and Will sealed the win, but the defence and rebounds as a team was also key. The second game will still a tough challenge with tired legs starting to show, but we started to move the ball more and find openings and ran out with a 14pt victory.

A great starts a season but plenty to work on going forward.”

Notable Performances:

Vs Gold

Arthur Bewlay – 13pts/4stls

Isen Ndulue – 2pts/5rebs/3blks

Vs Black

Harry George – 10pts/5rebs

Thomas Atkinson – 6pts/8rebs

York Eagles 3 v Hatfield Fliers

U16 JrNBL North Conference 2

Result: 41-46 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Sam Smales – 17pts/8rebs

Coach Gary Poole commented on the U16 3’s Performance:

“Sunday, we did not look our best, but it was a learning opportunity, because a game like this can serve us a purpose later in the season, so we can be better the next game. Need to go back to basics in terms of defence, both on ball and off ball, and communicate on screens. Hatfield were a very well drilled team, and we really should come out with a different outcome next time we play them.”

York Eagles v Newcastle Eagles

U16 JrNBL Northern Premier

Result: 69-85 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Iasonas Morys – 18pts/6rebs/4stls

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 17pts/8rebs

Lukas Karmazyn – 12pts/3rebs/4stls

Aleks Meszek – 10pts/7rebs/2blks

Coach Reece Horton’s comments on the U16 1’s performance:

“Tough start to the season against a strong Newcastle team. We played really well but didn’t quite have enough to come away with the victory. If we brin the Sam intensity and commitment for the rest of the year, results will come.”

ONTO WEEK 2!

LET’S GO EAGLES

Basketball Glossary for New Parents and Players

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 09:29:38 GMT

Basketball Glossary for New Parents and Players

As with any new sport, basketball has its own unique set of terms and acronyms that may be unfamiliar to both new parents and players. Below is an ever-expanding list of terms that could be beneficial for York Eagles parents and players. What word and acronyms are we missing?

BE - Basketball England. The governing organization for basketball for the York Eagles.
Jump Ball - At the beginning of the game the referee will throw the ball into the air and the players must jump and tip the ball to their own team. During the rest of the game the jump balls are determined by the possession arrow.
Meet Time - This is the time that all players and coaches should be at the game venue in advance of the game. For the York Eagles this is a minimum of one hour in advance of tip time to avoid and issues with traffic delays or issues finding the correct venue.
Possession Arrow - The red arrow on the table officials' table that determines the direction of possession during the next jump ball.
Table Official - The group of people that sit at the table at the side of the court that are responsible for the scoresheet, timer, shot-clock and Third Eye.
Third Eye - The person sitting near the table officials to help with identifying the player that scored a point if the scorekeeper is busy writing in the scoresheet.
Tip - To hit or push the basketball with your hand while the player is in the air.
Tip-Off Time / Tip Time - The scheduled time for the jump ball at the start of the game.
TO - Table Official.

For more terms, please refer to the Glossary of basketball terms - Wikipedia .

Eagles Weekly Wrap - 2024-09-25

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:42:40 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-09-25

Wednesday 25th September 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WE ARE BACK! – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES ON THE FIRST PROPER WEEKS BACK AS TEAM’S PLAY IN PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES + NATIONAL CUP GAMES, RESPECTIVELY.

Sunday 8th September

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U14 Girls Pre-Season Friendly

Result: 41-36 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Yue Fay Ng – 11pts/4rebs/3stls

Notable Performances:

Grace Roberts – 22pts/2rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14 Girls performance:

“The U14 Girls played their first friendly of the season at LDM, which was also their first time back together since the summer holidays. This is our newest team with a wide range of ages (8-13) and abilities, but what binds them together is their enthusiasm and love for the game. Despite a slightly rusty shooting and movement on offence, their defence was fierce, and their passing was more mature. This was a close game with the lead changing hands a couple of times, making for exciting viewing before the Eagles sealed the win. Everyone did incredibly well, with Yue Fay Ng shining with her steals, fast breaks and drives, and Grace Roberts securing those important points. Thank you to Ava Lad + Alex Dunlop Gibson for supporting the team too.”

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U16 Girls Pre-Season Friendly

Result: 79-13 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Maya Foulkes – 20pts/11asts

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 14pts/3rebs/2asts

Danika Croft – 12pts/4asts/4stls

Grace Roberts – 12pts/2asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls performance:

“The U16 Girls played their first friendly of the season at LDM. Eagles had the advantage with more NL experience under their belt, but they took nothing for granted and employed tight defence along with textbook offence. Good ball circulation, spacing and speed were the order of the day, with some great team plays thrown in. LDM showed great team spirit and potential. Thank you for hosting us and to Coach Charlotte for everything she does for Girls Basketball at LDM."

Saturday 14th September

York Eagles @ Trafford Magic

U18 Men Pre-Season Friendly

Result: 69-50 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Korbin Evans

Sunday 15th September

York Eagles @ Sheffield Sharks Blue

U18 Men Pre-Season Friendly

Result: 63-79 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Aleks Meszek

Coach Paul Pickering commented on both U18 pre-season friendlies and their performances:

“It was a weekend of 2 halves as the U18s squad, complemented with some of our U16s travelled to Manchester and Sheffield respectively. We came away with a hard fought 19pt victory against a strong Trafford Magic team with a captain’s performance from K. Evans as well as ankle wrecking trickery from our new starting point guard T. Greening. Our defence was locked in and hustled to make up for any rust that was being shaken off.

Sunday was a different story, and the physicality and strength advantage of our opponents who were all in their 2nd year of 18s action was just too much. With more of the bench filled, we struggled with rhythm and coordination of player roles and our defence did not get going. Despite this A. Meszek earned a well-deserved MVP performance.

With us staring down the barrel of a tie with Bradford in the cup next week, we need 2 good training sessions to work on offence rotation and ball movement.

Saturday 21st September

York Eagles @ Grimsby Phoenix

U14 Pre-Season Friendly

Result: 50-50 (TIE)

Player of the game:

Conor Camplin – 11pts/10rebs/3blks

Notable performances:

James Clayton – 10pts/13rebs

Henderson Ho – 8pts/4rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s Performance:

“Albeit the result ending in a tie, it was the main purpose of the game, we wanted to focus on our performance and see what we needed to work on before our season opener next weekend. First half, we scored well, hitting shots from beyond the arc, but moved the ball well and create good scoring opportunities with our ball movement and excellent footwork around the basket. We also saw glimpses of what our full court press can do, with us slowing down Grimsby and then forcing them into shots they did not want to take. Needs to be quicker but will come sooner rather than later. A few things that we will work on in training; Shooting, as that really let us down in the 2nd half, communication and holding ourselves accountable on defensive rotations, as well as offensive sets as we are still learning.

Sunday 22nd September

York Eagles @ Bradford Dragons

U18 Men SureShot National Cup

Result: 83-43 (WIN)

Player of the Game:

Emilis Vildziunas – 11pts/10rebs/7asts

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 16pts

Lukai Ostrowski – 14pts/5rebs

Korbin Evans – 6pts/10rebs/3asts

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U18s Performance in the cup:

“Cup fever took us to an opening weekend fixture against Bradford, who are in our league this season. With our pre-match prep we looked hungry and Locke din but that was not the case after we were on the receiving end of some early consistent 3-point shooting from their number 5 despite our active man defence. A switch to box and 1 soon settled this and we started to gain control late on the first quarter and kept this level of discipline and intensity for the rest of the game.

Defensively, L. Karmazyn and L. Ostrowski were excellent, complemented by much better discipline and no foul trouble allowed us to play aggressive defence throughout. Our press and punch were unbeatable and resulted in many turnovers.

Offensively, we struggled at the start with several of our shooters not firing on the day but some impressive big man action from all 4 bigs was too much to handle for Bradford and S. Walker-Taylor was the catalyst that meant the others had space on the floor. Early in the 3rd, T. Greening, our starting PG finally clicked into gear and finished with a game high 16pts with his usual trickery from top of the key. An MVP performance from E. Vildziunas which included 2 no-look dishes to L. Ostrowski for an open finish was ultimately too much for Bradford who kept battling to the end but without a response."

Next weekend sees us head to newcomers Scarborough for our first league encounter and squad choice will certainly be challenging after such an impressive performance and great character shown this weekend.

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles

U16 Girls SureShot National Cup

Result: 51-81 (LOSS)

Player of the Game:

Zofia Parsons – 10pts/11rebs/5stls

Notable Performances:

Danika Croft – 17pts/2asts/2rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U16 Girls Performance in the cup:

“This was a tough match for the U16 Girls, who went to Newcastle with a depleted squad and were struck by illness on the day. It did not take them long to adjust to the constant Newcastle pressure of a full court press and intensity of a Premier team, most a year older too, but keeping that throughout proved a challenge without enough subs, and our finishing suffered as a result. One thing, the girls showed their potential to compete at this level and the damage they could have inflicted with a full team, with some stellar protection of the key, brilliant fast breaks and players finding the right spaces and opportunities. A good wake-up call at the start of the season!

LET’S GO EAGLES

2024 Annual General Meeting

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:56:03 GMT

2024 Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting for the York Eagles Junior Basketball Club will be held on Friday, 6th September 2024 at York College Room 1F108 starting at 6:15 PM. All are welcome to attend. The agenda is below and available to download in [ PDF ] format.

Date: Friday, 6 ^th September 2024
Start Time: 6:15 PM
Location: York College Room 1F108 (first floor in lift and straight ahead/signposted)

Agenda:

1. Welcome and Apologies

2. Minutes of the last AGM 2023

3. Matters arising not covered in the minutes

4. Possible changes in the Eagles Constitution (approval required)

5. Annual Reports from Committee Members

a. Chairperson / Vice Chairperson

b. Club Secretary

c. Treasurer (including approval of 2024-25 fees)

d. Head Coach/Club Development Officer

e. Team Managers

f. Team Coaches

g. Child Welfare Officer/Disciplinary Officer (including confirmation of Safeguarding Policies and Procedures)

h. Fundraising Officers (including Awards night)

i. Press/Web Site/Social Media

j. Seniors

6. Election of 2024-2025 York Eagles Junior Basketball Club Officers.

7. Team Managers and Coaches for 2024-25

8. 2024/25 Eagles Future Plans (Summer Schedule, Training, Games, 24/25 Teams, etc.)

9. Any Other Business (AOB) and Next Club Meeting

Make Space for Girls Festival at Rowntree Park 2024: Celebrating Basketball and Encouraging Older Girls to Use Outdoor Parks

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:40:16 GMT

Make Space for Girls Festival at Rowntree Park 2024: Celebrating Basketball and Encouraging Older Girls to Use Outdoor Parks

As part of the Make Space for Girls Campaign, The Friends of Rowntree Park are hosting a month-long festival in Rowntree Park during June 2024. This exciting event aims to inspire and encourage older girls to use outdoor parks by providing various activities, including sports, fitness classes, art workshops, music performances, dance sessions, and nature-related experiences.

Basketball Sessions with Coach Ghada:

One of the standout success stories from last year’s festival was the introduction of basketball sessions led by Coach Ghada. Her passion for the game and commitment to spread the love of basketball amongst teenage girls have made a significant impact. Here’s what you need to join the basketball sessions:

Dates and Times:

Coach Ghada and some of our fantastic York Eagles players will be running basketball sessions on Friday evenings throughout June 2024.

Mark your calendars for June 14th, 21st, and 28th, all starting at 6:30 PM and ending at 8 pm.

Location:

The sessions will take place right in the heart of Rowntree Park, providing a picturesque backdrop for practising hoops and honing basketball skills.

Who Can Participate?:

These sessions are open to girls aged 8 to 14, whether beginners or seasoned players.

If you’ve never touched a basketball before, don’t worry! Coach Ghada creates a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

What to Expect:

The sessions will focus on skill development, teamwork, and character building.

Participants will learn fundamental basketball techniques, including dribbling, shooting, passing, and defensive strategies.

Why Basketball Matters:

Basketball is more than just a sport; it’s a vehicle for personal growth. Through basketball, girls can build resilience, teamwork, and self-confidence.

The sessions provide an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, form friendships, and enjoy the outdoors.

Booking Your Spot:

While most activities at the festival are free, advanced booking is required for the basketball sessions due to limited space.

For more information and to book your free places, visit the Make Space for Girls Festival at Rowntree Park 2024 website https://rowntreepark.org.uk/makespace/ . Let’s shoot some hoops and empower our girls!

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:27

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-03-20

Wednesday 20th March 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR FINAL WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES ON THE FINAL WEEKEND OF THE SEASON!

Wednesday 20th March

York Eagles II vs Newcastle Eagles II

U16 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 26-75 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

"Last game of the season against top of the league was always going to be tough and we weren't up to the task. Newcastle showed the level we need to be at to compete for a title in the conference. A summer of development in preparation for next season. "

Saturday 23rd March

U13 Yorkshire Regional Tournament:

Results:

Group Stage: York Eagles 60-6 Barnsley Leaders

Group Stage: York Eagles 30-24 Leeds LDM

Final: York Eagles 24-20 Bradford Dragons

York Eagles’ Player of the Day:

Jack Bishop – 36pts (12pts/9rebs in the final)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U13s Performances throughout the day:

“It was great to see Jack Bishop reunited with his rightful team, that enjoyed lots of success last season, we had a strong line up, with Jack playing alongside Bertie, Cameron, Fin, Freddie, Jack, Leo, Maks & Taylor. In a tournament that featured Barnsley Leaders, Leeds LDM, Derbyshire Arrows, City of Leeds and the undefeated Bradford Dragons, expectations were high. Our first game saw us ease past Barnsley with a 60-6 victory, with a fine offensive performance that put more points on the board within 20 minutes than we have scored in most of our full 40 minute games in the U14 NL. Our second game against LDM, who put up a better fight but again we outplayed them on all parts of the court to win 30-24, to book our place against a well drilled Dragons team that had put in some fine performances to reach the final. Despite a tentative and slightly nervous start in the championship game that saw Bradford open an early lead, we slowly clawed our way back into the game, and there was very little to separate the teams going into the final minutes. A layup converted by Bertie to make it 22-20 with 5 seconds left, and then Jake being fouled allowing him to get a shot to kill the game from the free throw line, which he calmly dispatched to seal the win! It was a great team performance and nice to see all the boys get on the scoresheet, and to finish the season on a high before our trip this Saturday to Los Angeles!”

York Eagles @ City of Birmingham Rockets

U16 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 96-76 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

George Andrews – 19pts

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“We went into this weekend with a short handed squad due to injuries, illnesses and holidays but non the less, we travelled to Birmingham the first of our season finale double header. We started with pace and passion and took an early lead shocking Rockets, but then by the middle of the 1st Q, the athletic Rockets side found their stride and started to make our poor rebounding an advantage. Throughout the 2nd Q and 3rd Q, we struggled on offence and allowed Birmingham to drive the ball. Mentally, we were not prepared for this and then additional challenge of missing one of our key players meant the we struggled to dominate inside,. We got some good looks but they didn’t drop on the day and it was a disappointing long drive back north. After the game we decided that we were going to become a demolition crew and finished .500 for the season.”

York Eagles v Myerscough Academy

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 35-76 (Loss)

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“A very short one due to a double header, but we lost to a far superior and more experienced side that showed their ability to score in abundance. Yes, it was a large margin, but it was close throughout the first half only down 36-26 at HT. second half was a forgettable one as we struggled to make things happen on offence, but a depleted team and lack of stamina.”

Sunday 24th March

York Eagles v Sheffield Elite

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 73-68 (Win)

Player of the game:

Dimitri Kotidis – 20pts/3rebs (x4 3PM)

Notable Performances:

George Andrews – 15pts/4rebs/2blks

Freddie Marshall – 14pts/6stls (x4 3PM)

Korbin Evans – 13pts/8rebs

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“What a difference a day makes!

The day before we lost unceremoniously by a good Myerscough team, that though stronger and more experienced, did not seem to be unbeatable. However, we failed to compete, and the result was what we all expected. Nonetheless, Sunday’s game, the boys have managed to transcend themselves and emerge victorious through a battle that tested both mental and physical capabilities. The Sheffield team came with a lot of confidence and perhaps a bit of an arrogant attitude, perhaps thinking that our team would roll over and die, without a fight. And what a fight they got instead.

Our lads were Eagles and Lions altogether. It’s not that we played the perfect game (<40% in FTs) and countless turnovers and early foul trouble doesn’t do good reading in the stats sheet. However, these boys found the mental strength and squeezed every physical “juice” from in them, and they showed the togetherness required to get to the end.no matter how much they played, they were a punch in the court and on the bench. From Maximos who didn’t play a minute but he’s lost his voice from screaming every second to encourage his teammates, to George Pearcy who joined the team for a “last dance” and it felt as if he had never left, to Ias and Makoto who for as long as they played contributed with all their hearts, to George Andrews who didn’t hold back for a moment despite having a game straight afterwards, to Alex, who offered great strength under the basket when the team needed him, to Billy, who was never hesitant to throw himself into the fire until he actually got injured, to Radlie, who expertly led the team when required, to Hayden, who today had his best game of the season, stepping up when necessary, to Korbin, who despite playing injured played as much as he could offer before fouling out, to Freddie, who his first half killer shooting got us going, to Dimitri, who showed leadership when getting into early foul trouble, leading the way in scoring in the 2nd half with 4 threes, and led his team to the promise land… all the boys should be proud of their achievement on Sunday. Yes, it was a difficult season from every aspect that could have been examined. If this win proves to be the invitation to play u18s Prem again next season, I think that it's up to the players to decide…”

Coach Rod Gimarangan also shared some words:

“Prior to the game, Sheffield viewed us as inferior based on current standings and seemed to be over-confident, but they didn’t know what hit them after 10 minutes. We were relatively unknown to them, and they obviously underestimated our ability. The final game was a testament that our young men have great potential when they play skillfully and when working as a team, they can create magic! This just proved that York Eagles is well deserving of a spot in the Premier league come 24/25.”

York Eagles v Trafford Magic

U16 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 104-51 (Win)

Player of the Game:

George Andrews – 30pts/11rebs

Lukas Karmazyn – 21pts/7rebs/7stls

Notable Performances:

Ben Wells – 13pts/4rebs

Travis Greening – 10pts/3rebs

Ias Morys – 10pts/3asts

Eddy Wragg – 9pts/5rebs/5stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“We were ready, we had a rousing team talk in the locker room pre-game and warmed up with intensity that any Manchester team would be alarmed from. We then went on to do what what Manchester do to other teams. Press, out-hustle and when we go ahead, we showed no mercy! Early in the 2nd Q we really put the hammer down and ended the half well up. With the desire to finish the season on a high, I decided to continue to press the Magic team and ensure that they suffered a comprehensive loss and our highest score of the season. The 3rd Q was not a good one as I think we got complacent but after that we pushed on and finished with 104pts and Andrews with a 30pts double double. Chants of MJ and MVP went to Karmazyn as he took off and had his best game of the season. It was an emotional end to a great season and on paper a .500 one but morally it was a winning one with the Sheffield game outcome still unfinished. It has been a pleasure to coach such a committed set of young men this season and we have come a long way, sometimes the mental toughness has been tested but we have come out stronger as individuals and a team. Let’s see if we still have something to fight for in the post season…”

LET’S GO EAGLES

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:26

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:25:43 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-03-20

Wednesday 20th March 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 16th MARCH

York Eagles II @ Tees Valley Mohawks

U16 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 49-81 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Liam Corbally – 18pts/7rebs/4asts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

“A game where we had quite a few of the older players unavailable, which was an opportunity for the younger players to gain more experience. We struggled at times but gradually got better as the game went on. Certainly, a game to remember when putting in the hard work over the summer.”

Notable Performances:

Samson Frusher – 12pts/3stls/5rebs

York Eagles v Scarborough Seahawks

U12 Yorkshire Regional

Result: 62-52 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Adam Kahil – 11pts

Coach Azaan Iyer commented on the U12s Performance:

“In an exciting U12s game between local teams York and Scarborough, both teams showcased stellar basketball fundamentals and impressive team spirit. Despite facing a formidable Seahawks side, the Eagles displayed exceptional teamwork throughout the match. Seahawks were boasting a familiar face in Grace Roberts (U14s Girls) as she showcased her shooting ability which kept them in the game along with their No.15 had a great game inside, but notable performances from George FitzThomas and Billy Kemp contributed to the Eagles’ strong showing. However, it was Adam Kahil who stood out as the MVP, leading his team to victory with his exceptional play making and scoring abilities. Overall, it was a thrilling game characterised by strong individual performances and cohesive team efforts.”

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 17pts

Tyler Searson Ellis – 8pts

Billy Kemp – 10pts

York Eagles II @ Rotherham Hawks

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 41-77 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Conor Camplin – 8pts/9rebs

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II Performance:

“With a number of our regular big game players sitting out for us for the trip to Rotherham, it was always going to be a challenge to come out on top against a Hawks side with significant height advantage. They were physical which meant we had a season high of 34 foul line shots. We also struggled with movement and creativity on offence and failed to execute with conviction our 5 out playing philosophy. That said, there were positives, and there is lots for the boys to build on and take onto next season, when we won't be dwarfed by the opposition. It has been a tough season, but a great learning experience for them, and the U14’s NL has given the boys a platform to play lots of basketball, which they would otherwise have missed.”

Notable Performances:

Cameron Stewart – 14pts

York Eagles @ Tees Valley Mohawks

U14 JNBL North Conference I

Result: 74-35 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 17pts/5rebs/x3 3PM/2blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“A good final game of the season for us, as we battled and worked hard throughout the game, as we came out with the willingness to press and put them under pressure straight away, a good lead after the first quarter, with some very high % shooting and us cutting and finding lanes to go into with at times, ease. We also put our press into motion, which worked at times when applied as we set the tone that Mohawks don’t belong with us. For the rest of the game, we scored in clusters and then went quiet at times, so on another day we could have had 90+ points. But everyone that played as a team in high spirits, as we finished the season as Runners-up of the league, and I’m very proud that we have won 20 league games, losing two. In the bigger picture, we were only 1 win short of the league title, and considering where the guys were last May when we started is truly impressive! Work needs to be done over the summer as its only the first chapter for them, all of them move up to U16s, so need to get quicker mentally and physically, tweak defensive and offensive strategies.”

Notable Performances:

Samuel Ho – 12pts/4asts/3stls

Hayden Fogg – 9pts/5rebs

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U13s Girls Yorkshire Regional

Result: 53-64 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Ivy Hodgson & Cheri Ng

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13s Girls performance:

“The girls definitely gave LDM a run for their money but have some work to do on defence, needing to move faster, grab the ball with more energy when opportunities arise (and protect it), and use help defence when opponents escape. On offence we needed to avoid intercepted passes and to better use of the passing lane. We started applying these in the second half. What I liked a lot is that several players attempted to shoot when they were free and there were some great rebounds and hustle plays from everyone! Well done to Ivy for fighting hard on defence, getting great rebounds and getting herself on the scoresheet. Well done also goes to Cheri, our youngest player (Year 4) so playing kids 4yrs older, who’s a great listener and who’s not phased by much bigger players. Thank you as always to Grace and Alex DG for leading the team, helping us get a decent score against LDM and for keeping the ball moving!”

Notable Performances :

Grace Roberts – 35pts/5rebs

Alex Dunlop Gibson – 16pts/7rebs

SUNDAY 17th MARCH

York Eagles v CODEL Derbyshire Arrows

U13s Girls Yorkshire Regional

Result: 31-67 (Loss)

Players of the Game:

Sylvie Blanchard – 7pts/3rebs

Meg Thether – 2pts/2rebs/2stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13s Girls Performance:

“This one was our 2nd match of the weekend and there was some evidence of tired legs at times, but also energy, particularly from Sylvie and Meg, who fought hard on defence and who had great breaks to the basket. We will continue to work on the things we need to improve on such as safer passing, finding the space, protecting our ball, and help defence. Thank you to the fabulous Grace for pulling the team forward and being a role model for the less experienced players to follow.”

Notable Performances :

Grace Roberts – 22pts/2rebs/2stls/1blk

York Eagles @ Manchester Magic

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 51-91 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Freddie Marshall – 30pts/5rebs (x8 3PM)

Jack Moore – 10pts

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s Performance:

“The U18s played their last away game of the season. The team started the first quarter very slow, with frequent turnovers and weak defence which are mistakes we can’t afford against a team like Manchester Magic. The boys regained composure and recovered from the large deficit in the 2nd quarter. Overall it was a fast paced game with few fouls called. The team fought hard despite being depleted with only 9 players. Notable performances from Freddie, who was shooting very well, and Jack who stepped up on offence. We did not go home with a win but the boys benefited from the experience and above all enjoyed playing basketball with a highly skilled team. This weekend we are looking forward to play the last 2 games against Myerscough and Sheffield. We need to be more consistent with our defence and offence to stand a chance.”

York Eagles v Derby Trailblazers

U16 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 77-48 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Travis Greening – 14pts/4rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“This week was a tremendous desire and tenacity from the guys meant that we dominated the game right from the start. We got ahead straight away and from 3-4, we never surrendered our commanding lead and rather than being satisfied with the comfortable margin in the 3rd, we put the pedal to the metal in the final quarter. Defensively, Derby could not handle our big men and this then opened space up for us around the premieres knocking down 40% from beyond the arc. At the opposite end of the court, the guys were dogs and locked up Derby and won near enough every individual battle, even when undersized limiting them to low percentage shots and forcing multiple turnovers due to the excellent full court press. Best performance of the season? It was right up there for sure. Double header in our final week to finish the season and stay in the hunt for that post season spot.”

Notable Performances :

Emilis Vildziunas – 21pts/11rebs/10blks/4stls

George Andrews – 12pts/6rebs/3asts

Iasonas Morys – 11pts/5rebs/4asts (x3 3PM)

Lukai Ostrowski – 10pts/6stls

Associate Head Coach of York Eagles Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on this week’s results and what’s to come:

“I had the opportunity to coach the U16s 1 on Tuesday night in the absence of Coach Paul, and we focused and being able to play with fluidity and confidence in hitting shots and really upping the intensity on defence, and to watch it happen on Sunday, to completely out play a calibre team like Derby shows the group are heading the right direction. Coach Steve and the U14s 2 have had to deal with significant height and size issues but have definitely benefited from playing NL and look to be near the top come this time next year. Coach Reece and his U16s 2 have had a lot of injuries and illnesses all season but have battled well and with one more game vs league winners Newcastle, a big ask but I’m sure Coach Reece is more looking about the performance and reaction from Saturday more than the score. Coach Ghada has had a busy weekend with the U13s Girls have back-to-back matches against strong opposition as they continue to learn the ropes of what game scenarios are going to be like next season.

A great week of individual performances, regardless of score lines; Freddie Marshall had a Season high 30pts with x8 threes against one of the better teams in the country shows his talent in shooting the ball, Grace Roberts scoring 57 points across 2 games can’t be ignored and Emilis Vildziunas hitting a triple double in their win v Derby.

One more big weekend of basketball of our older teams as both of our U16s 1 and U18s have double headers this weekend and U13s host an end of season tournament, and midweek the U16s 2 wrap up their season.”

LET’S GO EAGLES!

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:25

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-03-13

Wednesday 13th March 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH

York Eagles II v City of Leeds II

U16 JNBL North Conference I

Result: 70-35 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Liam Corbally – 12pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II Performance:

“A midweek game saw us play local rivals Leeds in a game in which we saw as a winnable game, and after a recent mix bag of performances from the group, the lads really stepped up on Wednesday night as they pressed and controlled the game thanks to some fine finishing, we forced a lot of turnovers from Leeds which helped. A very good team performance which we look to continue doing into the weekend.”

SATURDAY 9th MARCH

York Eagles II v Teesside Lions

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 72-43 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Conor Camplin – 4pts/12rebs/2blks

Bertie Hardisty – 10pts/3stls

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“A mixed performance from our team today, in a game that we hoped would be closer than our previous meeting. After a solid start in the first quarter, which we were unlucky to lose 19-11, we played some excellent basketball in the 2nd quarter to drag ourselves back to being within 2pts, at which point it seemed it very much, game on. There then followed an unfortunate error by the referee that saw Teesside inbound the ball when it was a Eagles ball in which gifted Teesside an unchallenged layup. The error seemed a momentum turn for us, which we didn’t recover from, and despite winning the 2nd quarter 13-12, we failed to find our composure again and we let Teesside run away with the game in the 2nd half. There were a lot of positives from the game though, especially the energy and positivity on the bench showed in the first half which brought the game to life. Equally, still a lot to work. We missed too many easy baskets from good shooting opportunities, and we failed in offensive positioning to be effective on defensive transition, with Teesside getting too many uncontested layups on the fastbreak.”

Notable Performances:

Griffin Evans – 6pts/7rebs/3asts

Leo Frusher – 6pts/3asts/3stls

York Eagles II @ Barnsley Metros

U16 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 54-62 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Noah Cronwright – 12pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II Performance:

“Another game we saw as a good chance to show some improvements, but we came up short due to lack of creativity on offence as we were missing 2 of our point guards and then couldn’t turn at times, good defence into better offence as Barnsley came out with revenge on their minds for the 30pt win we gave them in our previous meeting. They certainly did that.”

Notable Performances:

Liam Corbally – 8pts

Joe Coyle – 10pts

York Eagles v Stockport Lapwings

U14 JNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 47-38 (Win)

Player of the game:

Molly Jones – 12pts/7rebs

Maya Foulkes – 15pts/6rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“I guess everyone has a bad day at the office… yesterday was certainly one of those. It took us a long time to switch on, we allowed too many drivers in or left players open, we were too slow getting back on defence and we had too many turnovers. We were also very unlucky with our shooting. Various players got good. I’ve made great attempts to the basket but nothing was going in at times. Stockport, conversely, had some dodgy shots that inexplicably went in, but they defended very well like we knew they would and they did simple given go & go, which somehow we strive to stop one thing that coach Az an I found really frustrating was the girls didn’t seem to listen to any advice, we gave them constant advice at the beginning, halftime, or in time outs regarding hand offs, screens and movement towards the ball when receiving a pass in order to avoid turnovers, instead there was too much standing around waiting for the ball. We all talked about full court press so when this happened, it paid dividends, but we kept forgetting to apply at times. Luckily for us, we kept just enough of the good plays throughout the game, but was really tight at time, not something we experienced much this season.”

York Eagles @ City of Leeds III

U14 JNBL North Conference I

Result: 98-18 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Toby Gee – 15pts/5asts/4rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“On Saturday, we travel to Leeds, knowing what the scoreline would be, we took a group that need more minutes under their belt and able to work on things in game situations. We only had 10 mins to warmup, which wasn’t ideal due to the game before going over, and then a mix of table mistake (missed 4pts) and then playing all game with the wrong size ball even after asking to switch it. But all above didn’t stop us from doing what we do best, playing good basketball with high energy and intensity. I was spacing was well executed using our five out with Toby C, get into the hoop well and Iker, and then our transition was it was that its usual destructive way with Luke leaded away, followed by Jack who got a few steals which showed our attempt was there from beginning to bank as many points as possible. The second quarter was a bit of a one-sided affair. As we were 80% from the field. Shots flying from Trevor and Toby G, but more so with James notching 8 assists in this quarter alone, which is what I asked of him before he started & help defence was also reactive which allows us to get a few blocks from Hayden. The second half was a bit of the same as we start to sprinkle a bit of cutting which allowed agent to get on the school sheet. Finally had some good offensive rebounds from Sam will put this to put back so it’s a bit to work on and then a great play by Will became a temporary point guard to assist an open Trevor with corner three to end the quarter. in the fourth, we slow down a little bit from our scoring point of view, which wasn’t ideal as we set a target before the game. This was because we didn’t hit good shots, but on a positive; Lewis finally got a shot to go, and we pushed to the final was showing no mercy. It was good to see the likes of Toby G. Trevor and co. step up, and show improvements because they do it in training, but sometimes struggle to do in matches."

Notable Performances:

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 13pts/4asts/3stls

James Wormald – 12pts/10asts/6stls

Trevor Wood – 12pts/3rebs

Sam Smales – 10pts/12rebs/3asts/2blks

York Eagles I @ City of Leeds

U11 Friendly

Result: 20-61 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Will Hall – 9pts/6rebs

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U11s performance:

“When we didn’t panic, and we put into practice our offense we scored some great baskets. Harry George and Will Hall did particularly well as two of our bigger players. There was some discouragement due to the size and strength of the opposing team, but it was nice to see players lifting each other up. The two main areas on offence to work and are getting rebounds are not turning over the ball when under pressure. On offence we just need to be more glued to the man, we are marking! overall there are lots to be proud of I know we will improve.”

Notable Performances:

Harry George – 8pts/5rebs

Judah Wilson – 11rebs/2asts

York Eagles II @ City of Leeds II

U11 Friendly

Result: 12-46

Player of the Game:

Arthur Bewlay – 2pts/5rebs

Coach David Veige commented on the U11s II Performance:

“A very fast paced game played by both teams leading York which led to an exciting game to watch. Leeds had the physical advantage and used it world clean up. The boards and York had some Fastbreak conversions with hard work and effort seen on defence. it was great to see new players kit up in an Eagles jersey as we continue to develop our youngest players of our club.”

SUNDAY 10th MARCH

York Eagles v Sheffield Sharks

U12 Yorkshire Regional

Result: 62-41 (Win)

Players of the Game:

Alessio Vento Joyce – 12pts/10rebs/3stls

George FitzThomas – 12pts/5rebs/4asts

Coach James Searson commented on the U12s Performance:

“A fantastic display from the lads. We started very strong and played hard to the very end and it was great to see them plays a team and control the game throughout. Defence was fantastic. Best I’ve seen the boys play all season. Offensively we need to slow it down at times and move the ball around and not force the play. Really happy with the team spirit and thanks to Jake and Maks for stepping in and you both were amazing.”

Notable Performances:

Jake Richardson – 14pts/4asts/3rebs

Maks Molka – 10pts/5rebs

Billy Kemp – 6pts/7rebs

Seb Hardy – 6pts/5rebs

York Eagles @ Derby Trailblazers

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 50-78 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Sam Walker-Taylor – 7pts/3rebs/3stls

Korbin Evans – 12pts/8rebs/5stls

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“On Sunday, we started well being tied in the first quarter. Then a disastrous 2nd quarter followed. We only managed 7 points. I am not sure what went wrong, possibly a collective “loss of consciousness” that led to extreme misfiring in offence starting from defensive fatigue. That created a really insurmountable mountain to climb. However, the boys managed to put together a good performance winning the 3rd quarter. Then again fatigue was our main opponent and we just managed to keep it at a more reasonable loss. A big thank you to the x4 U16s that joined us and got some playing time. I hope the experience will be valuable. Let’s move onto the next one. Focusing on the weekend when we have Manchester and then finally a double game week hosting Myerscough & Sheffield. Let’s have the support we deserve, and we may even manage to sneak a win in!”

Notable Performances:

Hayden Stewart

Freddie Marshall – 11pts

York Eagles v Mersey Mavericks

U14 JNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 72-26 (Win)

Player of the Game:

THE TEAM!

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“On paper, I shouldn’t have worried about today’s game at all, but after Saturday’s performance, I decided not to take anything for granted… We had a good chat before the game and stressed the importance of going in with the right mindset o listening to coaches. We started a bit slow, and it initially looks like our shots weren’t going in, but defence was solid from the start, and then settled into rhythm after a while. Our full court press paid dividends and our passing was nearly back to its usual Standards. Our team was all together better with an impressive number of assists across the board. Our shooting still isn’t at what used to be, and I’d say the performance about 70% of what it had been earlier this term when we were smashing it, but it is the end of the season and after all, we did play two games this weekend. I don’t think I have asked much more of the girls and super proud of them what they achieved.”

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 14pts

Amelie Hetherton – 15pts

Danika Croft – 12pts

Grace Roberts – 10pts

Associate Head Coach of York Eagles Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on this week’s results and what’s to come:

“What a week it has been for all involved with our U14 Girls team… they have completed their unbeaten season and finished 16-0 which is a remarkable accomplishment for any team, the girls should be proud but also Girls coach Ghada Khattab who was announced earlier in the week as Yorkshire All Girls inspiring female of the year 2023.

In other games, it was a mix bag of results this week, with U16s 2 on both sides of the win/loss column as they had 2 games, our U14s 1 continue to aim for 20 wins. But more so importantly, our U12s showed massive improvement with a big win of Sheffield Sharks, which I hope kicks on their development as a team.

A tough weekend for U14s 2, U18s and U11s but all learnt lessons throughout and know what is expected of them come summer and next season!”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:24

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-03-06

Wednesday 6th March 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 2nd MARCH

York Eagles II v Grimsby Phoenix

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 29-68 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Griffin Evans – 6pts/6rebs/4blks

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14s II performance:

“A tough game against a big physical Grimsby side, had positives and negatives but overall, a good result, conducting they scored just under 100 in the reverse fixture. A lot of Grimsby’s points came from fast breaks to their fast, big athletic players that there was very little that could be done to stop, though there were quite a few occasions where the defender managed to do enough to put off the first shot. Defence was very good when set properly but there was a habit of double marking, and the boys are still not talking to each other enough. Offence was patchy, as on occasion the boys crowded each other or dribbled down cul-de-sacs. However, when the boys passed and cut properly there were baskets to be had.”

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 53-36 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Jack Bishop – 17pts/13rebs/4blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s Performance:

“With a delayed tip time due to an issue with LDM, gave us an advantage to start with as we had been warming up for 30+ minutes, and it showed as we came out of the blocks firing in the 1st half, thanks to some good shooting from Jack Bishop, and some very good finishing from Samuel Ho + James Wormald. Our 2nd quarter might be the best we have played all season, with a bumper crowd making noise, we gave them something to chant about. The second half was execution (York) versus frustration (LDM), the game then became a little lethargic and slow as both teams struggled to score, and we became sloppy with passes. Overall, a massive final home win which did show our improved development in each player of the last 8 months. 2 away games left, against considerably easier opponents.”

Notable Performances:

Samuel Ho – 16pts/5rebs/4stls/3asts

James Wormald – 13pts/7rebs/4stls

York Eagles v City of Leeds

U14 JNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 54-44 (Win)

Player of the game:

Zofia Parsons – 16pts/10rebs/4stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“The girls sealed their North Conference Championship win this week, a major achievement for them and the club. It wasn’t our prettiest win by any means, with 3 players falling ill in the build-up to the match and one returning from injury. The girls also felt the pressure at times, being fully aware of the significance of such a win. They belong to York Eagles first ever girls’ team, and the only one currently playing at NL. This has given me and the girls immense pride and determination to do well and raise the profile of girls Basketball in York, but it was also bound to weigh heavily on their shoulders. There were some rushed plays at times, leading to more turnovers and more missed shots than our usual standard. Importantly though, there was enough of the usual brilliant plays by everyone to win every quarter and to see us through, with Zofia shining on offence alongside her usual defence. Leeds put up a great fight till the end and left everything they could. Now we chase the unbeaten record with our last two scheduled games. I, together with Coaches Tyler and Az, really couldn’t be prouder!”

Notable performances:

Grace Roberts – 12pts/4blks

SUNDAY 3rd MARCH

York Eagles v QE Knights Academy

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 65-59 (Win)

Players of the Game:

Dimitri Kotidis – 15pts/5rebs/4stls/4asts

Billy Donaghy – 13pts/4rebs

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“The team did themselves proud, they won, so we are now on course to avoid playoffs for relegation and have our choice for next year. The game was a bit of a rollercoaster; at times we were dominating and built a decent point cushion, only for fatigue and resulting turnovers to allow QE to get back into the game (reason why we lost the 4th Q). Proud of all the guys today but particularly Alex, Hayden and Jack stepped up a gear and contributed more than previous. Both myself and Coach Rod are hoping and expecting this to continue from all. Anyways, now we have to focus on the final 4 tough games but if we focus w eight be able to snatch one more win.”

Notable Performances:

Freddie Marshall – 12pts/4rebs (4/9 3P)

Korbin Evans – 10pts/14rebs

York Eagles v MK Breakers

U16 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 65-54 (Win)

Players of the game:

George Andrews – 21pts/11rebs

Emilis Vildziunas – 14pts/22rebs/8blks/5stls/4asts

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A much-improved performance after a difficult few weeks with illness and injuries and with us only have 9 players with 2 at North Super Regionals, we drafted in U14 player Samuel Ho, to gain experience at a higher level, and did very well, especially dealing with pressure from No. 12 and also getting himself on the scoresheet, which I’m sure would have made his Coach (Tyler) proud. More importantly, it was the way we won, the attitude and resilience were the big focal points and this needs to continue for the reminder of the season. We became dogs on defence as we defended for our lives which meant keeping MK to 54. Hope this continues…”

Notable Performances:

Travis Greening – 12pts/3stls

York Eagles @ Spen Valley Vipers

U12s Regional

Result: 52-74 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Alessio Vento Joyce – 16pts/7rebs

Coach James Searson commented on the U12s Performance:

“A great effort from the lads, they had to work hard for the win, as we only had 8 players available. The 1st half we started better offensively and managed to outside our opponents thanks to Alessio and George. Our defence was poor in the 1st half, so we had a good chat about what needs to be fixed and we did better in the 2nd half. Especially the 3rd Q – it was a delight to watch, everyone knew what to do as we held them to 4pts. In the 4th, Vipers came out hungry for more points as tiredness crept in for us, which led to us getting frustrated and a little heated at times, but we managed to stick together and win the game! Harry Kim did a good job as Captain, but my MVP was Alessio, he played his heart out on both ends and a big well done to Tom Baxter who stepped up from the U11s and got on the scoresheet and even got a block!”

Associate Head Coach of York Eagles Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on this week’s results and what’s to come:

An incredible week of result for the club, 5/6 were wins, with 2 massive wins for both of our Premier NL teams as they beat local rivals QE and U16s getting revenge on Milton Keynes. An immense improvement form U12s as they travelled to Spen Valley and picked up a big win whilst being short-handed.

On Saturday, we held our very first U14 showcase event, with raffles, and 3-point shooting contest at every half time, with the winner being u14 player Luke Lattimore-Bahrij, but more importantly, U14s 2 showed more resilience on defence but against a much bigger and quicker team in Grimsby so to no avail. Success for U14s 1 as they continued their winning ways and aim for 20 league wins.

Finally, the U14 girls made history… they are now U14 JNBL North Conference 1 CHAMPIONS! With 2 games to spare and with us beating 2nd place Leeds, meant that we now claim 1st place in the league and look to next achievement, an unbeaten season! Absolutely magnificent season from the girls who are only playing in the league for the 2nd year, and we didn’t have any girls at the club till 2019, our first team was in 2021, the growth and development of the players is down to Coach Ghada Khattab, she has put girls' basketball in York on the map, she puts in tireless efforts to better girls' basketball.

Congratulations to the U14 Girls.

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:23

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:26:41 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-02-28

Wednesday 28th February 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY

York Eagles U11s v City of Leeds

Friendlies

v Leeds Gold: 2-53 (Loss)

v Leeds Black: 18-52 (Loss)

v Leeds White: 16-18 (Loss)

Player of the Day:

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U11s performances:

“It was great to give the group a chance to play more games, even though we lose all 3, positives can be taken away from them. It was a very close game against a more equal weak U12/U11 Leeds side.”

York Eagles U12s v City of Leeds

U12s Regional/Friendly

v Leeds Gold: 12-34 (Loss)

v Leeds Black: 54-22 (Win)

v Leeds White: 66-16 (Win)

Player of the Day:

Alessio Vento Joyce

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on the U12s performances:

“A much-improved outing for us under 12 eagles today, coming out 2-1, starting off slowly as usual, but becoming better and better throughout the day, showed some great teamwork grit with all the players getting involved in playing fantastic. Alessio was a star man today should always talk out there and dominate in the post around the mid range show great fight on the defensive and grabbing rebounds. Really big well done to all the team.”

York Eagles I @ Rotherham Hawks

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 28-80 (Win)

Player of the Game:

James Wormald – 23pts/7rebs/5stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“In our pregame meeting, I asked a group to be more expensive on offence and not be relied on the same two or three players to do the work. Everyone was to score and rebound and we aimed for 20 assists. We did two out of those three things. Good start for my first five as to move the ball and create opportunities which they converted. However, the second unit became nervy or at least two reserved to fly out of the normal way we see training and a lack of communication and defence. Let them score in a few points before the end of the first quarter, second Q was better as rebounded better, and the combo of both Toby’s, Jack, Sam and Will worked rather well in transition has all five combined on fastbreaks giving us a good lead into HT. The third quarter was pretty much perfect as we became more expansive. We made the extra pass before scoring and we started to play our brand of basketball. Plus, everyone rebounded this quarter and nearly everyone scored, and in the fourth we comfortably finished well, being more patient on the ball, not forcing any passes and getting plenty of steals and scoring easy layups. Shout out to Trevor for putting eight points on his return after nearly a month off of with injury. Also, Will and Jack for showing some authority inside on defence with nine blocks between them.”

Notable Performances:

Jack Bishop – 14pts/11rebs/4blks/4stls

Will Poole – 12pts/8rebs/5blks

Samuel Ho – 10pts/6rebs/3asts/3stls

York Eagles @ Padgate Aces

U14 JNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 38-99 (Win)

Player of the game:

THE TEAM

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“The U14 girls had a stressful game on Saturday despite achieving dominance by the end of the 1st quarter and maintaining that till the end. Tough refereeing rattled us in the early stages, with team fouls within the 1st few mins and a tense atmosphere. But we’d experienced that once before, so we knew the drill by now. We kept our composure, we stuck together, and we played our usual excellent game. Team play was absolutely key v Aces, and our players produced some of the best assists I’ve seen all season, leading to 5 players scoring in double figures. In addition, all players played fantastic defence, so that’s why the MVP is the TEAM!”

Notable performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 23pts/3asts/3rebs/2blks

Maya Foulkes – 19pts/5asts/5rebs/2blks

Katherine Hirst – 15pts/5asts

Danika Croft – 13pts/5asts

Grace Roberts – 18pts/2blks

York Eagles II @ Doncaster Eagles

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 72-55 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Conor Camplin – 12pts/8rebs

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s 2 performance:

“Fresh from Dave and Tyler‘s half term basketball camps, the boys put their extra practice in great effect with a season, standout performance against the champions elect despite yielding a significant height advantage against the well drilled and excellent Doncaster Eagles, the boys show no signs of being intimidated or daunted by the challenge of going up against the only undefeated side in the league. The boys were superb throughout as they maintained full concentration from start to finish showing great energy and discipline. Defence combined with some clinical finishing. The boys circulated the ball well and wre excellent from shooting from deep out scoring Doncaster 7-1 in three pointers with quality baskets, notched up by our regular deep shooters Maks, Taylor and Jake also being joined by Conor and Oscar, who hit their first three-pointers of the season, it was an excellent team performance with everyone playing their part better in the 96-44 defeat in the season and the boys maintained their now standard issue fourth quarter climax, winning at 19-13 in a great finish.”

Notable Performances:

Leo Frusher – 12pts/4rebs

Jake Richardson – 11pts

Oscar Longbottom – 10pts/5rebs

York Eagles II @ Leeds LDM

U16 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 64-39 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Samson Frusher – 8pts (x2 3PM)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

“In a physical game where there were very few fouls were called against the home team. We just struggled to score we were out hustled on both boards and didn’t really follow up as the same effort as last week, we need to be more consistent on both defence and offence, in order to have a chance to win more games.”

York Eagles @ Trafford Magic

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 104-55 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Dimitri Kotidis – 16pts (x3 3PM)

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“The U18s team played against Trafford Magic on Saturday in my opinion and based on Saturday performance, Magic is the best team in the league, they had everything: speed, coherence, strength, under the boards, team, spirit, and diabolical accuracy from the arc. against this, Eagles had to content with the team made up of six under 18s and five under 16 boys who stepped up. The group did the best they could, they fought at all times and prevailed in moments. But against a superior opponent that not only was better conditioned and obviously spent much more time in the practice courts, but they also came up with 14 three-pointers with an over 50% accuracy. At the end fatigue overcame our team and in the end was predictable what we can take away from this encounter is the experience which if you correctly, could help us elevate our game awareness, reduce our turnovers, play more collective defence and be more daring on offence and this we emerge on the other side as winners. We now focus on QE is our next game.”

Notable Performances:

George Andrews – 17pts

SUNDAY 24th FEBRUARY

York Eagles v Manchester Giants

U16 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 49-95 (Loss)

Player of the game:

George Andrews – 11pts/10rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A very uncharacteristic performance, especially 2nd half which became a mini horror show with bad decisions including passing out of a press, credit to Giants who came to out hustle us and did so with flying colours. 1st half we battled well, but we reliant on fastbreaks or one person to do the heavy lifting in driving through contact. 2nd half we became lethargic and static on offence and defensively, often didn’t react quickly enough to play help and at times rebound. Work to be done…”

York Eagles v City of Leeds

U13s Girls Regional

Result: 56-54 (Win)

Player of the game:

Sylvie Blanchard – 6pts/12rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U13s Girls performance:

“A thrilling first win of the season, winning by just 2 points against an impressive Leeds side. With the majority of the players having only been training since autumn, the team was led by two of our more experienced players, Grace & Elizabeth, who impressed with their driving and scoring. This also gave the rest of the teak an opportunity to up thei rgam, with Sylvie in particular with 12 rebounds and great passing, while contributing to the score sheet. Everyone worked hard on defence and learned something new. We can’t wait to see these girls develop their skills!”

Notable Performances:

Grace Roberts – 32pts/16rebs/4asts/5stls/2blks

Elizabeth Hirst – 18pts/5rebs/2blks

Associate Head Coach of York Eagles Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on this week’s results and what’s to come:

“It was a mixed bag of results last weekend, U11s getting more experience in game scenarios and coming short against fellow U11s Leeds, they’ll be looking forward to next season for sure when they play regular games. Another successful weekend for both U14 1 and U14 Girls as the continue their successful seasons. More success with the U12s this week after a hard week of training, getting 2 wins of local rivals Leeds. U14 2 doing themselves proud, as they lost by 17, to eventual league winners Donacster, with all of our team are year young, hopefully this kickstarts their bigger development leading into next season. Disappointing results for both U16s teams, as struggled to play physical and deal with constant pressure, something which the coaches will certainly work on this week. U18s had a spirited fight against Trafford, but their hot shooting form the arc was too much to handle. Finally, history for the club as our newly formed U12/13s girls side picked up their first ever win with a nail-biting win over Leeds. Was fantastic to see all the girls smiling after the game.

Next week is a special one – all of our U14s are in action at home and will ‘showcase’ their skills at York College, in which looks to bring in plenty of support from others as they’re either playing Sunday or got a free week, a great to acknowledge the U14s and raise more funds for their upcoming Los Angeles trip.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:22

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:12:15 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-02-21

Wednesday 21st February 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 17th FEBRUARY 2024

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U12 Girls Yorkshire

Result: 14-52 (Loss)

Player (s) of the game:

Meg Thether, Alice Kitchingman & Yue Fay Ng

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U12s Girls' performance:

“The girls brought their energy and enthusiasm to a game that some of them are still very much in the early stages of learning. With some players having only been with us for a few weeks, this was an opportunity to get a taste of what it is like to play in a match and to work together as a team. They worked hard for the ball and managed to get themselves in good offensive positions, but they are still learning how to move the ball effectively and avoid costly turnovers. There’s a lot for us to take away from this experience and work on in training, and I am confident that the girls will keep coming back stronger and better. Alice showed great skill on defence on positioning; Meg is confident with moving the ball and making attempts to the basket, and Yue Fay finds the right space and is always here, there, and everywhere on defence.”

York Eagles I @ Teesside

U14 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 49-65 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Iker Chavana Martinez

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s' performance:

“A game of two halves for us, first half we were poor in defensive transition and lacked the intensity to stop them driving as our help defence was poor. After a firm chat at half time, the lads came out better as we stopped up on defence with Iker leading the way, but things to work on; shooting, finishing through contact and spacing. We are still targeting 20 league wins.”

Notable Performances:

Samuel Ho – 16pts/5asts/4stls

James Wormald – 13pts/10rebs/2blks

York Eagles v Hartlepool Huskie

U14 JNBL Girls North Conference 1

Result: 93-44 (Win)

Player of the game:

Grace Roberts – 26pts/2rebs/2asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls' Performance:

“The girls have been rising to my challenge for them to increase their scoring and lead with every match, and last weekend was no exception. After a slightly slow start, they got into the groove and worked together on defence, forming a moving wall which stopped any drivers in their track. Everyone worked hard on rebounds, and these were often followed by great movement in transition and a finish to match. After a dominant first half, we let our guard down a little in the 3rd quarter, when the Huskies came back fighting, but this was short-lived and we delivered an electrifying 4th quarter, with a bit of 3pt contest from Maya, Amelie and a few Huskies players. Grace was excellent with some fab footwork allowing her to beat defenders easily. Maya had a double-double and was constantly talking to her teammates; Amelie for a good all-round performance and blocks and Danika for clean execution and high scoring percentage.”

Notable Performances:

Maya Foulkes – 18pts/10asts

Amelie Hetherton – 14pts/4rebs/3blks

Danika Croft – 16pts/2rebs

SUNDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2024

York Eagles II v City of Edinburgh

U16 JNBL North Conference 1

Result: 57-59 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Ralph Smith – 16pts/6rebs/3stls

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

“A very back and forth game, knowing it would be a close encounter, we failed to deliver in the 1st Q, as we were sloppy with the ball, defence wasn’t what we worked on, 2nd and 3rd Quarters we won, thanks to some good shooting from Ralph and Samson, and addition of Noah inside, kept us in it. 4th was also very back and forth, but missed layups and failure to rebound of their free throw, won them the game. If we play like we do in the 2nd and 3rd, we will win more games…”

Notable Performances:

Samson Frusher – 15pts/x3 3PM (13pts in Q3)

Noah Cronwright – 11pts/10rebs/3asts/4stls

York Eagles v City of Edinburgh

U18 JNBL Northern Premier

Result: 71-68 (Win)

Players of the game:

Korbin Evans – 23pts/5rebs

Dimitri Kotidis – 12pts/9asts/5rebs

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s' Performance:

“On Sunday, the U18s Premier boys' squad had a rendezvous with their destiny. It was a must-win game to determine their fate and to avoid engaging in playoffs to avoid relegation. The group came through in fine style. Despite, all the usual issues with numbers, lack of training together, lack of conditioning and so many others… they delivered. We played strong, gutsy defence and we made the most of our offence. Freddie might not have been his usual “killer” from the arc, but Korbin, Dimitri, and George and others filled the gaps. Congratulations to everyone, this was a TEAM performance and win. They have shown that they can step up when the circumstances demand it. Let’s refocus to the next game v Trafford, before a date with local rivals QE hoping to finish the job. We want it to be our choice next season whether we play Premier or conference, our choice…”

Notable Performances:

Freddie Marshall – 14pts/6rebs/x4 3PM

George Andrews – 9pts/8rebs/4stls/1blk

Billy Donaghy – 6pts/10rebs/1blk

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:21

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:28:06 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-02-07

Wednesday 7th February 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2024

York Eagles II V Newcastle Eagles II

U14 Jr NBL North Conference I

Result: 30-87 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Maks Molka – 6pts/1asts/4rebs

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“A very difficult game which showed with our first-half performance as we struggled to get out the blocks and we just allowed Newcastle to run layup lines on us for the majority of the first half due to poor passing and poor off-ball movement. After a quick chat at half time second half, we really improved as we only lost the second half by five points. The reason why we improved in the second half was because we started to do the correct things by moving the ball quicker, finding more spaces and even looking to run some transition now and again. As positive it was a better scoreline than the previous game as we conceited well over 100 points, and we were targeted to keep them under 100pts before the game."

York Eagles II @ Bradford Dragons II

U16 Jr NBL North Conference I

Result: 69-30 (Win)

Player of the game:

Maximos Kotidis – 6pts/3asts/3rebs

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

“A slow start with it only being 7-7 after the 1st Q, we played down to their level with sloppy play on both ends, however, fortunes changed as they guys got focused as we won the 2nd more convincingly. This led through the 2nd half as we went comfortably through the rest of the game, credit to the team as we have been hit with injuries and illnesses so players that did play stepped up today. Max was MVP as he stepped up as Point Guard and dictated the game well.”

Notable performances:

Noah Cronwright – 17pts

Jack Armstrong – 12pts

York Eagles @ Manchester Magic

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 45-103 (Loss)

Players of the Game:

Ias Morys – 12pts/5asts/2rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“Effort, application, team spirit 10/10 today. Ultimately, we came up against a team that scored over 50% of their threes. We came out of the blocks really fast, and Manchester didn’t know what hit them but eventually, they found their grove and clicked as we struggled to cope with their defensive presses into corners on the half-court line. Our hustle, drive, and commitment to each other meant we stayed together as a unit and finished the game with as much belief as we started it. Every young man that played today deserved to be there and playing in a York Eagles shirt.”

York Eagles v Liverpool

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference I

Result: 100-43

Players of the game:

Maya Foulkes – 35pts/5asts/3rebs

Amelie Hetherton – 20pts/5asts/3blks

Danika Croft – 24pts/4asts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“The girls were set a target for this encounter, and that was to improve on this score, compared to the last encounter with Liverpool in which they smashed! I’m really proud of how they conducted themselves throughout the whole game, and they fought very hard on both offense and defence which led to winning comfortably and even scoring 100 points for the second time this season.”

York Eagles v Spen Valley Vipers

U12 Yorkshire

Result: 45-39 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Judah Wilson – 10Rebs/1ast/1stl

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on the U12s performance:

“We started off very strong in the first quarter, getting a strong lead over Spen Valley. Throughout the game from then, it was scrappy, staying in the lead but always having them going on runs due to poor transition offence and defence. Overall, a big improvement from what we have been in the past, so we look to move on and get better as a team!”

Notable performances:

George FitzThomas- 21pts

Billy Kemp – 8pts/10rebs

Adam Kahil – 8pts/6rebs

SUNDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2024

York Eagles @ Killamarsh Arrows

U12 Girls Regional

Result: 20-76 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Alex Dunlop Gibson – 11pts

Coach Abi Stewart commented on the U12s Girls performance:

“The girls played very well against a bigger and more experienced Arrows side. They brought a lot of energy and effort considering we were quite shorthanded. Every player provided something for the team when they were on the court. There were moments of excellent passing to find open players. Many times we were able to beat them in transition. The size of the other team was definitely punishing us on the rebounding side, but the girls never gave up! This game showed a promising future for the girls and there is definitely a lot they can be proud of.”

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U18s Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 60-45 (Win)

Players of the Game:

Freddie Marshall – 23pts (x7 3PM)

Sam Walker-Taylor – 2pts/5rebs/2blks/4stls

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s performance:

“Last Sunday we had our second instalment in our winning account for this year. Against an LDM team that had the power and the world to pick a fight the boys, demonstrating the spirit of determination that this game will not be allowed to slip away from us reflected in our defence particularly in the first quarter the end result was a satisfying win that we could still have had a lot of points to talk about and improve. Let’s build on them and focus on our target for at least two more wins against Edinburgh and QE so next season, will have a choice of premier or conference.”

Notable performances:

Billy Donaghy – 12pts

York Eagles @ Doncaster Eagles

U14s Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 66-73 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Samuel Ho – 22pts/5rebs/5stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s Performance:

“Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be… but I am so proud of every single player that played, they gave me everything and credit to the 3 other players who also travelled for our title decider clash. A massive bumper crowd of well over 100+ and they were entertained with an incredible amount of talent for the U14 level, with both teams going back and forth all game with both teams scoring in bursts, especially us in the 4th, where we led by 10pts with 6 mins left, but then struggled to make anything for the next 3 mins which allowed Doncaster to gain points and ultimately the game.”

Notable Performances:

Jack Bishop – 12pts/8rebs/3blks

Caleb Flitcroft – 10pts/9rebs/2stls

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:20

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-31

Wednesday 31st January 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2024

York Eagles V East Durham Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference I

Result: 89-42 (Win)

Player of the game:

Toby Gee – 4pts/5stls/2blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“We tried to focus on being able to be aggressive on defence and to be able to deny passing channels better, however, we overcommitted and ended up fouling too often in the first half, only leaving a 16pt gap, good but not our standard. 2nd half we did better as we only gave up 14pts. The lads also rebounded well for most of the game, but struggled at times to put it back in from an offensive rebound. Offensively we were good, a lot of points were scored of assists, which shows team play and good vision to react to cuts from baseline and wing positions. A massive “TITLE” decider next week against the only team to have beaten us this season, Doncaster (15-0), which we need to win by 6pts or more to take the lead of the league as our record is at 14-1. A hard week's training and good preparation needed!”

Notable Performances:

Samuel Ho – 18pts/7rebs/7asts/7stls

James Wormald – 18pts (100%FGM)/4asts/5stls

Sam Smales – 14pts/9rebs/2blks

Luke Lattimore Bahrij – 10pts (x2 3PM)/2blks

Caleb Flitcroft – 6pts/8asts/6rebs

York Eagles @ Teeside Lions

U12s Yorkshire Regional League

Result: 87-74 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Billy Kemp

Coach James Searson commented on the U12s performance:

“A much-improved performance from the team on Saturday. We played hard from start to finish. On defence we were winning rebounds and communicating better and defending better as a team. We still need to work on help defence, as often allowed Lions to drive through us, but overall, happy with the improvement I’m seeing. My player of the game goes to Billy Kemp as he was very vocal on the court and trying to get everyone back and in position on and off the court trying to explain help defence to others. Offensively we didn’t get beat by the high press once today which was incredible in comparison to last week and even the previous fixture between us and the Lions. More work required on 5 out structures, understanding pass, cut, and fill but really happy with the team’s performance.”

Notable performances:

George FitzThomas – 28pts

Harry Kim – 14pts

York Eagles @ Charnwood College Riders

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 88-73 (Loss)

Players of the Game:

Freddie Marshall – 28pts (x9 3PM)

Billy Donaghy – 18pts/7rebs

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s performance:

“We played a very strong, well-conditioned team, that has a lot of depth and can tell they train together very frequently. We were again depleted, with 2 players (Radlie & Korbin) playing not 100% and Makoto returning from a long absence due to injury. Nevertheless, we managed to compete all through the first half, showing elements of a good team that could be crossing the line first. Then the third quarter happened: a combination of fatigue and poor thought process (including myself), led to a catastrophic quarter that created a mountain for us to climb. However, we managed to win the 4th, thanks to a killer performance from Freddie Marshall, who found his sweet spot with 9 threes and 4 of them in the final quarter. However, I have to say that everyone who played, no matter a few minutes or many, contributed greatly and made Rod and me, proud. Billy Donaghy had his most productive game this season as he shows signs of maturity in his game. It is great to see a handful of our future u18s players as it’s a good investment for them long term. I hope we can continue the 4th quarter into the next few games as better things will happen.”

York Eagles v Sheffield Hatters II

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference I

Result: 80-28 (Win)

Players of the game:

Danika Croft – 18pts/4rebs/2stls

Katherine Hirst – 14pts/6rebs/3asts/4stls

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“The girls are growing from strength to strength this second half of the season, with their eyes firmly on the prize… the league title and doing so unbeatable. With each encounter, we’re looking to increase our lead and/or efficiency, and Saturday's game was no exception. Our offensive transitions were swift, and the finishes were a joy to watch, particularly when there were opportunities from 3 quick passes in succession. The varied skills in terms of shooters and drivers give the team a real edge, and it's great to see less experienced players step up their game. Still some work on team defence and rebounding but we’re getting there. Great scoring and rebounding from Danika and Katherine, some great assists from Maya and solid all-round performances from Zofia and Amelie.”

Notable performances:

Grace Roberts – 13pts/2stls

Elizabeth Hirst – 8pts

Maya Foulkes – 5pts/8asts/4stls

York Eagles II @ City of Leeds Black

U14 Jr NBL North Conference I

Result: 67-32 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Fin Lewis – 4pts/4rebs/2asts

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“A tough game against a competent City of Leeds Black team who put in a stronger performance than earlier in the season when we only lost by 7pts. The highlight was the third quarter where the boys came out after halftime determined to salvage something from the game, which they won 20-18 – by playing some good basketball. The rest of the game made pretty difficult viewing, with too many turnovers, a lack of creativity on 5 out, a failure to convert shots from good shooting positions, and a general lack of desire to be the first to pick up loose balls. Despite the score, the boys actually played good defence on help, but then lacked rebounding which Leeds happily took.”

Notable performances:

Henderson Ho – 8pts/4rebs

Bertie Hardisty – 8pts/6rebs

SUNDAY 28th JANUARY 2024

York Eagles 2 @ Tees Valley Mohawks

U14 Jr NBL North Conference I

Result: 39-43 (Win)

Player of the game:

THE TEAM

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s 2 performance:

“Coming off two consecutive games of disappointing performances, we travelled up to Middlesbrough knowing that we had pressure to perform having beaten Mohawks earlier in the season, after a very nervy start by both teams and us knowing being able to keep their much bigger team out of the paint and not allowing them score under the basket, we stood a chance, we were down 5 at HT, thanks to some good shots from Cameron Stewart and Fin Lewis, we talked at HT about playing offence with structure and not settling for one pass the shoot, we needed to rotate the ball and set screens to get us to the hoop as we knew we were quicker than them, defensively, box out and secure the ball to outlet. A strong showing from Mohawks in the third after we struggled to get shots in from deep leaving us 9pts behind with a quarter left. Then the guys showed real character and the energy from the bench throughout led us to take the lead with 90 seconds left thanks to some great finishes from Bertie, James, and Jake. After a good use of timeouts to keep the guys in check and a break, knowing Oscar had to make 1 of his 2 FTs to make it a 2-possession game, in which he did exactly, gave us a 4 pt cushion, by then Mohawks kind of threw in the towel and we came victorious! A fantastic win for the lads to get 2 wins from a big team. The future looks exciting! Sorry Steve and Kris, as I took over the coaching duties, but I think you both didn’t mind! ☺”

Notable Performances:

Oscar Longbottom – 8pts/4rebs

Bertie Hardisty – 7pts/2blks

Griffin Evans – 6pts/10rebs

York Eagles III v Whitby Jets

U16s Friendly

Result: 95-4 (Win)

Players of the Game:

THE TEAM

Coach Azaan Iyer commented on the U16s III performance:

“An impressive win from a scoreline’s point of view, but it was a platform for players to execute team structures. The 5-out motion on offence and fundamental defensive transition principles were expertly demonstrated, showcasing not only dominance but starting prowess. Every player’s contribution underscored their understanding of these strategies, making the game a valuable learning experience for the Eagles. Thanks to Jets for coming on short notice to get a game going and showing resilience to keep going, nevertheless of the scoreline.”

Notable Performances:

Leo Wolender – 18pts

Lucas Hazell – 14pts

Rohan Banerjee – 12pts

Sam Giannini – 10pts

Ali Almazedi – 10pts

Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the week gone and going into the main stage of the season:

“Our teams are all heading in the right direction, no matter what their record may be, our end goal is to coach Basketball and make sure the kids enjoy playing and representing York Eagles. Our U14s Boys and Girls, all managed to have success this weekend, meaning our U14s Girls have both eyes on becoming champions, and our U14s A have a great chance to win their league too. Our U12s are going from strength to strength with an impressive performance v Teesside. Our U18s are certainly learning the hard way but are definitely showing signs of improvement and being able to play at the highest level of junior basketball, with games coming up against LDM, QE, and Edinburgh, wins are hopefully on the cards. Great to see our U16s 3 get a win and have a platform to put practice into games.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:19

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:08:26 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-24

Wednesday 24th January 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

OUR WEEKLY ROUNDUP – CHECK OUT THE SCORES AND COACHES’ COMMENTS ON THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCES.

SATURDAY 20TH JANUARY 2024

York Eagles V Grimsby Phoenix

U14 North Conference I

Result: 63-35 (Win)

Player (s) of the game:

Samuel Ho – 16pts/7rebs/6stls

Jack Bishop – 12pts/10rebs/3blks

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“Coach Kev and I both agreed, and we talked to the team afterward about creating better mindsets pre-game and how we conduct ourselves on the court, today was an off day (I hope), and hope that the game was a character development, especially leading into some crunch games! We lacked energy throughout as were drawn into a gritty and physical game with Phoenix, which we expected, but lacked intensity in drive in what we were aiming to do. We were generally sloppy with the ball with over-dribbling and bad passes = 16 turnovers. We have got to hustle more (sprinting up and down the court, rebounding and diving for the ball), so the lads expect a tough training week where the Coaches will demand this!”

Notable Performances:

Caleb Flitcroft – 8pts/5asts

Sam Smales – 6pts/14rebs/5blks

Hayden Fogg – 6pts/5stls/5rebs

York Eagles Red v York Eagles Black

U11s Exhibition Game

Result: 39-27

Coach Adam Wilson commented on the U11s performance:

“The u11s had a great inter-squad game on Saturday. The teams were joined by a few brand-new players who laced really well and were welcomed into the teams by the other players brilliantly. The Red Eagles got off to a strong start in the first quarter with good rebounding, fast breaks, and finishing shots. The Black Eagles rallied and were a lot more competitive in the remaining three quarters. Both passed the ball well and worked hard running the floor to the end. Both teams needed to work on spacing on the floor on offence and sticking to their men on defence, but overall, both teams had a performance to be proud of.”

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles

U16 Northern Premier

Result: 73-80 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Emilis Vildziunas – 27pts/11rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“A frustrating loss for us this weekend, against a Newcastle side that ultimately wanted it more than we did. We failed to hit 2nd gear until half time but we’re in contention, we then started scoring but at the same time Newcastle hit back-to-back 3-pointers which extended their lead. After some tough offensive calls against Vildziunas he eventually fouled out, and this left us lacking in the post for the final 2 minutes of the game. We ran them close with some intensive “Punch” in the final quarter but today we lost due to passive man defence which is uncharacteristic of us and unforced turnovers from travels, fouls, and poor passing. We will regain the status of the superior Eagles team when they come to us next month.”

Notable Performances:

George Andrews – 12pts/8rebs

SUNDAY 21ST JANUARY 2024

York Eagles 2 @ East Durham Lions

U1 North Conference 1I

Result: 47-74 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Leo Frusher – 13pts/13rebs

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14s 2 performance:

“A bad day at the office, unfortunately. A promising 1st Q left us trailing by only 5pts in an attempt to respond to a previous 20pts home loss. Unfortunately, the 2nd Q saw us barely trouble the scoreboard leaving behind even more come HT. The lads did come out firing in the 3rd and won the quarter, and looked to continue it into the final quarter but the gap was too much. While not a dirty game both teams fouled out in all but the last with the refs a little harsh on some calls. Obvious work needs to be done with Free Throws and majorly work on our defensive transition as we aloud Lions to get fast breaks too often.”

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U13 Yorkshire League

Result: 50-49 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Jake Richardson – 15pts/3rebs/3asts

Coach Azaan Iyer commented on the U13s performance:

“In a thrilling U13s basketball clash, Eagles emerged victorious with a nail-biting 1-point win with a sensational game-winning (AND-1) by Jake Richardson. The team displayed exceptional enthusiasm throughout the game, fostering a positive atmosphere on the court. Constant support and encouragement from teammates brought out the best in each player. The defensive effort showcased moments of brilliance, but the team acknowledged the need for improvement in help defense.”

Notable Performances:

Henderson Ho – 10pts/8rebs

James Clayton – 7pts/6rebs

York Eagles v Leeds LDM

U12s Yorkshire League

Result: 34-75 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Caden Barnsley

Coach James Searson commented on the U12s performance:

“Tough game against a well-drilled LDM team who won 100 miles an hour straight out of the blocks. We on the other hand were slow to start and looked unsure of ourselves and struggled against the full-court press, something we will look at in training. Offensively our positioning was poor, we had a lack of movement and there was a lot of ball-watching today. Our fast breaks were not too bad, but we missed a lot of easy layups. Defensively started poorly but growing into the game, by the fourth quarter the lads seemed to have the grip between the teeth, especially Hardy. Onward and upwards. Let’s go Eagles.”

Notable Performances:

Raylan Durkin – 10pts

George FitzThomas – 10pts

York Eagles 2 @ Newcastle Eagles II

U16 North Conference I

Result: 58-87 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Alex Holloway

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s 2 Performance:

“Competed well for the first 17 minutes. We weren’t composing ourselves well in the last three minutes before half time and we’re down 8pts and unable to keep up in the second half there were too many turnovers which led to fast rates for Newcastle and by then the gap was too big to make a comeback.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:18

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:57:49 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-10

Wednesday 17th January 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Our weekly roundup of Week 13 – Check out the scores and coaches' comments on the teams' performance.

SUNDAY 14TH JANUARY 2024

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U12 Yorkshire League

Result: 58-13 (Loss)

Player of the Game: Raylan Durkin – 5pts

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Black

U12 Yorkshire League

Result: 41-36 (Win)

Player of the game: George FitzThomas – 18pts

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on the U12s performances:

“Double game day this week, 5 players from the U11s played up and a few ill players, but the team showed great resilience and tried their best against a tough team who had a lot more players. Positives from this week are we won 1, lost 1, so a lot of things to improve on but saw some really good flashes of improvement. I want to say well done to the 5 U11s players, they came into a team that they had not trained or played with this season and showed grit and determination playing well with each other doing very well against players who were bigger than them, with that being said my player of the day was Tom Baxter, he has come into the team and played brilliantly, rebounding, beating a press and showing great playmaking ability. Well done Eagles, onto the next!”

U12s PLAYER OF THE DAY – TOM BAXTER

York Eagles @ St Helens Saints

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 57-85 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Freddie Marshall – 24pts (x6 3s)

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s performance:

“The team is starting to show signs of improvement as we are scoring more but more importantly allowing other teams to score less. We have big games coming up and hoping to get some more positive results.”

York Eagles 2 @ East Durham Lions

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 76-66 (Win)

Player of the game: Alex Holloway – 14pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s 2 performance:

“A good team win, which was a scrappy one with 31 fouls, but we did play some good defence when it mattered. A nice spread of scorers and the group did well dealing with the Lions press at the end. Holloway was MVP today as he kept the team together and scored when we needed to.”

York Eagles @ Sheffield Advance

U13 Yorkshire League

Result: 12-89 (Win)

Player of the Game: Oscar Longbottom – 12pts/4asts

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U13s performance:

“Even before stepping on the court to see Sheffield warm up, it was clear that our strong U13 team would ease to victory. The test was the manner in which the boys would take it. Whilst it was enjoyable for the boys, it would be fair to say that they didn’t follow the game plan, which was to seek to use the game to try and work on some more technical aspects of our offensive that they have struggled against the much stronger and more physical U14 teams. That being said, after the high number of difficult games that the boys have had this season, it is difficult to blame them for wanting to stretch their legs and take some easy baskets. Despite the boys not necessarily making the most of the opportunity it was great to see them play with a smile and enjoy themselves on court.

Notable Performances:

Jack Bishop – 12pts/7rebs/1blk

Bertie Hardisty – 14pts/3rebs

Leo Frusher -12pts

Cameron Stewart – 19pts/3rebs/2blks

York Eagles v Leicester Riders

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 72-55 (Win)

Player of the game: Eddy Wragg – 14pts (11pts in the 4Q), x2 3s

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“A very good performance against the formidable Riders who wanted revenge after beating them by single figures earlier in the season. However, the lads out-hustled and outran them and played with tenacity to get the hoop with aggression. We crashed both boards for a change too, and then it was great to see the guess play with a bit of swagger in the 4th, thanks to Eddy heating up with 11pts in the 4th and Emilis pouring the points in. Big game v Newcastle and the race for 4th is heating up.”

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 29pts/19rebs/2blks

York Eagles @ Barrow Thorns

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 25-106 (Win)

Player(s) of the game:

Amelie Hetherton – 26pts/8asts/3blks

Danika Croft – 28pts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls' Performance:

“The girls were back in force this week after the Christmas break, and even a long journey across the Lake District didn’t slow them down. Their passing was fast and furious while also on-target and their drives even more so. A couple of cracks in our help defence and positioning but we had a chat and sorted that out, conceding very little to Thorns. The way the girls worked together as a a team was admirable, and they increased their lead from last time to 81 points, with 4 players scoring in double figures. It was great to see Amelie back with a great offensive performance and Danika continuing her streak of ruthlessness and Maya nearly achieving a triple-double and Zofia for her usual rule of taking no prisoners on D.”

Notable performances:

Maya Foulkes – 24pts/10asts/8rebs

Zofia Parsons – 14pts/3asts/2rebs

Assistant Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on this week's full return to training and looking ahead:

“A busy Sunday as no teams played on Saturday, and with most teams travelling far and wide, I would like to thank our parents and volunteers, with you, no games would be played! The 2nd half of the season looks exciting for us as our U14s girls aim to remain unbeaten and look for the league title, a feat which would go down in the history books for the Club, it's only our 3rd year with a girls' team and look to have a title! Incredible job by Ghada and other coaches. U14s A, although they didn’t play, also look to mount a title challenge and aim to catch Doncaster by March as they are currently 12-1. Both of our U16s are showing signs of improvement as our U16s Prem players aim to solidify 4th and look towards a debut in the NL Playoffs in April. Our U16s 2 aim to end the season with more wins but have some challenging games to go. Our U18s look to continue their learning journey life in the Premier and aim to try surviving the relegation battle come end of the season. Our U14s B are in a similar boat to U18s, playing a year up is the challenge, but one I think will benefit their development in years to come. Finally, it is great to see our U11s and u12s boys and girls back into training and hopefully to aim for more game time this spring to put their practice into motion.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:17

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:02:27 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2024-01-10

Wednesday 10th January 2024

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the Coaches report summarising the first game weekend of the 2024.

Saturday 6th January 2024

York Eagles @ City of Leeds Gold

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 67-78 (Win)

Player of the game:

George Andrews – 16pts/9rebs/4stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“A good start to 2024, shaking off some rust to come away with the win against local rivals Leeds. At times we were ran very close by a passionate Leeds side that refused to roll over, but a captain’s performance from Andrews kept us ahead until Vildziunas got going and took over the glass at both ends. Some work to do this week on communication, team defensive help and offensive sets in prep for a tough game at home to Leicester Riders on Sunday.”

York Eagles 2 v City of Leeds White

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 48-38 (Win)

Player of the game:

James Clayton – 10pts/8rebs

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s 2 performance:

“A very hesitant start from both teams as both teams struggled to get the game flowing with points, Eagles managed to claw themselves back into it in the 2nd Q and finish up by 1 at HT. A strong third quarter from the boys gave us a decent buffer that we looked comfortable in keeping until the final buzzer. After a long run of very difficult (unwinnable) games, it was great to see the boys out on court in a close game, and they stepped up and everyone did their part in winning the game! And the boys list ended well to coaches and have started signs of discipline in our defence.

York Eagles v Manchester Giants

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 50-67 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Korbin Evans – 14pts/12rebs

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s performance:

“The team played against a very big Giants team. Our already depleted team was in even greater difficulty as, for different reason, only 5 U18 players were available to play. Thus, we had to enlist our ever-enthusiastic U16s players to be able to at least make the numbers. The result was more than what Rod and I expected. The boys came through in fine style. Not only do w emanate to make on of the strongest teams to work hard to beat us, but we also even won a quarter of the game too. The positives: mental strength and reduction of turnovers. The less positive: we could have played stringer defence (we only had 7 fouls) and perhaps a better percentage in uncontested shots and deposit adversity can make us proud and have some hope.”

Sunday 7th January 2024

York Eagles 2 v Bradford Dragons

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 46-55 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Jack Armstrong – 15pts/12rebs

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s 2 performance:

“A frustrating result as we had the opportunities to win this game but didn’t take them. Too many shots missed, same story as in previous games this season.”

York Eagles U14 Girls v York Eagles U14s 2

Inter-Club Friendly

Result: 40-47

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls performance:

“The girls had a rusty return to BB this week with a bit of loss of focus and fitness. They had the lead several times in the game and stopped the shooters and drivers when they worked hard together. But then kept dipping back into late defence, allowing drivers too close to the basket or not engaging in help defence. It also wasn’t our shooting day. The boys, on the other hand, took every opportunity they got and managed to cut through or get some easy/uncontested 3-point shots. Definitely time to wake up before we restart the league matches next week! Special mention to Zofia for defending and Danika for some great baskets.”

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14s 2 performance:

“A bit of a grudge match for the ages! This was a close, physical back-and-forth game that was highly entertaining for the fans in the stands. The lead kept changing regularly and most quarters ended with one basket differential. All the boys put in a real team performance to get 2 wins from 2 this weekend!”

York Eagles @ Newcastle Eagles 2

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 44-82 (Win)

Player of the game:

James Wormald – 20pts/6rebs/4stls

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“A very nervy start as it was the boys' first opportunity to really play at a high-profile venue and I think it was a little daunting as we struggled to settle as we were going back and forth with the fellow Eagles side who definitely wanted to put us under some pressure! Our bench of Wormald and Flitcroft did a lot of damage on offence as they were direct in their attacks. 2nd half, the team settled well and got into our usual rhythm of pushing the ball quickly, matched with some fantastic defence from Ho, Wormald, and Smales. A very good team performance in all. 12-1.”

Assistant Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the development of the teams and what we need to build on going into 2024:

“Having seen everyone play at some point over the last month in games and training, the development of players has been really exciting to watch and that’s a credit to the players putting the hard work in and listening to the coaches, who also do a fantastic job. The job isn’t done with some teams fighting for survival and some even fighting for league supremacy. 2024 is looking exciting for us.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:16

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:35:09 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-12-20

Wednesday 20th December 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 11 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 16th December 2023

York Eagles v Sheffield Hatters

U12 Yorkshire

Result: 28-75 (Loss)

Player (s) of the game:

Elizabeth Hirst & Fay Fay Ng

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U12s performance:

“This was the U12s/U13s girls’ proper match, and they did a great job considering against a more experienced side. With some of the girls having only joined us a few weeks ago, we were not expecting a win, but they showed great potential and kept improving their game and listening to advice, culminating in a strong 4th Quarter. Yue Fay Ng fought hard for the ball throughout, and Elizabeth Hirst provided the scoring boost that the team needed. Special mention also goes to Alex Dunlop-Gibson, one of our more experienced players who looked after the younger players and kept everyone in high spirits, Coach Abi and I are really proud of all of them!"

York Eagles v City of Leeds Black

U14 Jr NB North Conference

Result: 95-17 (Win)

Player of the game:

Sam Ho – 16pts/6rebs/5asts

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14 performance:

“Another good performance from the lads showed real camaraderie with everyone scoring for the 5th game in a row. Some good perimeter shooting from Iker and Lewis. Ball motion was fluid and created scenarios that were very good for us to score in clusters. Look forward to 2024 and see what happens…"

Notable Performances:

Will Poole – 12pts/10rebs

Iker Martinez Chavana – 12pts/6asts/3rebs/4stls/2/2 3PM

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 12pts/4rebs

Caleb Flitcroft – 12pts/6rebs/4stls

York Eagles v Derby Trailblazers

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 44-76 (Loss)

Player of the Game: Ben Wells

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U18s performance:

"Both teams were looking for a much-needed win, but we were a little depleted in terms of number, having 3 U16s players play up to make numbers, we were resilient in the first half as we battled to stay with a much bigger Derby side. However, a rejuvenated Blazers started shooting lights out from the perimeter which put the game to bed. Was a pleasure to lead the U18s into a NL game for the first time, hoping the lads the best for the season and hopefully an improved side after the break!"

Sunday 17th December 2023

York Eagles v Northamptonshire Titans

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 98-61 (Win)

Player of the game:

Emilis Vildziunas – 29pts/18rebs/6asts/4blks

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“The Final game of 2023 for the U16s prem was one of 2 halves. We allowed a spirited Titans team to stay within reach through some pedestrian defence and lack of application of the press. After a robust team meeting at the half, the team came out firing led by lockdown defence from Lukas. Overloading against their zone got us some easy buckets for Emilis and George around the hoop complemented by some sharpshooting from Ias. By the final buzzer, we were comfortable winners by over 30 points."

Notable performances:

George Andrews – 16pts/11rebs/2blks

Ias Morys – 14pts/6rebs

Lukai Ostrowski – 11pts/2stls

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U14s Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 32-102 (Loss)

Player(s) of the Game:

Cameron Stewart – 11pts

Griffin Evans

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14s II performance:

“Another expectedly hard game turned out to be exactly that with the boys well beaten on the scoreboard. It should be noted though that this was an improvement on the reverse matchup earlier in the year. We showed the ability to pass and cut to the basket, creating ourselves opportunities. Defensively, we have improved, in terms of fouls, as we only fouled 7 times and the boys often stopped them from driving to the basket. January should be a bit better for the guys as we play Leeds III and play U13s league.”

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:15

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:53:26 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-12-13

Wednesday 13th December 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 11 of the 2023/24 season.

Wednesday 6th December 2023

York Eagles II v QE Knights

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 52-71 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Joe Coyle – 13pts/8rebs

Coach Reece Horton’s commented on the U16s II performance:

“After a good win at the weekend, I'd hoped we go into this with a better performance, unfortunately, we lacked good ball pressure on defence and failure to close out their shooters.”

Saturday 9th December 2023

York Eagles II @ Grimsby Phoenix

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 43-94 (Loss)

Player (s) of the game:

Cameron Stewart – 13pts/9rebs

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“Firstly, thank you to the parents for making the journey to Grimsby today. Our furthest destination of the season, which was damned with horrible weather and then compounded with another disappointing performance by the boys. They struggled again, against a bigger and more physical Phoenix side, and there is no escaping that the game was a little painful to watch at times, with the boys repeating the same mistakes, especially reaching-in fouls and dealing with the Grimsby press. The game was certainly made even more challenging by getting into early foul trouble. There are positives: the boys are starting to minimise turnovers, they can at times demonstrate really effective help defence and they are beginning to set screens as a matter of instinct; they just aren’t using them effectively to create scoring opportunities. We need to be more physical and control the aggression and not just foul on defence.”

York Eagles @ Stockport Lapwings

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 76-58 (Win)

Player of the game:

Danika Croft – 19pts

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls performance:

“This was our toughest game so far this season, not helped by a last-minute change of match date and a very noisy venue due to two other adjacent matches. This made it hard for the girls to focus and communicate with each other on the court, but we still got off to a good start thanks to good teamwork and several players contributing to the scoresheet. Quarter 2 saw our performance dip due to too many fouls and turnovers. Stockport was great on defence and we needed to get more physical. We also needed to slow the game down and trust our plays, but we had to wait till the 3rd quarter for that to materialise. Then excellent scoring from Danika, Grace, Maya, and Katherine, and great rebounds and assists by everyone. Stockport gave it one last push in the fourth and benefited from a bit of loss of coups on our part, but we maintained our lead and by doing so, our overall lead of the conference for the first half of the season 8-0. Super proud of our players and can’t wait till next term!"

Sunday 10th December 2023

York Eagles @ Derby Trailblazers

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 63-71 (Loss)

Player of the game:

George Andrews – 12pts/7rebs/3stls

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A very lacklustre display resulted in a very poor result for the guys. A lack of passion, desire, and offensive production with poor decisions being made on shots due to a lack of movement. The most disappointing performance as a team with only George really competing for 40 minutes. Emilis turned in a decent performance but ended up in foul trouble early. I don’t normally comment on the refereeing, but a poor performance thought out for them, and 2 really bad errors summed up a bad day in Derby!”

Notable performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 23pts/5rebs/5asts/2blks

York Eagles v Tees Valley Mohawks

U16s Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 54-66 (loss)

Player of the Game:

Ben Kelsall – 13pts/6rebs

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II performance:

“Created good chances, but the finishing wasn’t always there. Still searching for consistency on defence. Being able to stop them for periods of the game but then give away fast break layups. Definite progression over the first half of the season.”

Notable Performances:

Samson Frusher – 9pts/3rebs/4stls/3asts

York Eagles v Manchester Magic

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 35-72 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Radlie Gimarangan

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s performance:

“We knew this game would be challenging against a strong Magic team. Having started the 1st quarter strong, down 4 points, we struggled to sustain this gap. Our team was incomplete, yet we still fought until the end. Hopefully, we’ll all learn from this game and work harder for our upcoming games. Back to the drawing board…”

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 71-47 (Win)

Player of the Game:

Caleb Flitcroft – 16pts/8rebs

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“I said to the guys that the way to win was to settle early and don’t allow the opponent to intimidate you and defence will win you this game. However, we didn’t settle, turning over the ball and couldn’t get a shot to go. We then stepped up defensively as we got steals and blocks and then found gaps on offence to finish. Then we ran riot on the final 15 minutes to win a BIG game. A true team performance from all 10 players and the players have bought into the development process and its paying dividends.”

Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage comments on this week:

“Another week flies by and again our U14s A and U14s Girls pick up massive wins against title rivals, both looking to a very exciting 2024. Still a lot of work to be done with the older ones in getting them developing and get better habits out of them in games."

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:14

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:19:20 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-12-06

Wednesday 6th December 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 10 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 2nd December 2023

York Eagles v City of Leeds III

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 107-6 (Win)

Player (s) of the game:

Will Poole – 22pts/16rebs

Toby Gee – 4pts/6asts/6stls/6reb

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“Another impressive win against a very unsurprisingly weak team, who I thought actually gave us a better fight than last week even though they scored 6 points. We were ruthless for the whole game, getting steals and good layups in abundance. A very one-sided matchup, but some standout plays with good defensive structure and improving all over!”

Notable Performances:

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 22pts/x2 3PM/10-13FG/2stls

Caleb Flitcroft – 12pts/5rebs/5stls

Sam Smales – 10pts/4rebs/2blks

James Wormald – 10pts/4rebs/3stls

Hayden Fogg – 10pts/6stls

York Eagles B v Teesside Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 45-80 (Loss)

Player of the game:

Griffin Evans – 8pts/7rebs/3stls

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s B Performance:

“The game was always going to be challenging to win, and whilst the boys didn’t play badly, the performance was a difficult one to find many positives to write about. The boys went through the motions, but it was another game where they didn’t really get going, and even lacked our usual last-quarter strong finish. The boys need to start trying to outplay the opposition as a team. More energy, intensity, movement and discipline are required.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds

U13 North Yorkshire

Result: 32-46 (Loss)

Player of the Game:

Jack Bishop – 19pts

Coach Azaan Iyer commented on the U13s Performance:

“First game for many of the U13S boys and I couldn't be prouder of them, really slow start in the first for most of the guys but they picked it up and switched on later in the game. Lots of things to work on with these boys but with teamwork and resilience we will get there.”

York Eagles v City of Leeds

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 81-32 (Won)

Player (s) of the Game:

Grace Roberts – 31pts

Maya Foulkes – 17pts/9asts/3rebs

Zofia Parsons – 7pts/5stls/4rebs

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls Performance:

“The girls continue to grow from strength to strength. After a slightly rusty 1st Qtr where few of our baskets were going in even though we were creating the opportunities, we were back to full form from the 2nd quarter onwards and dominated for the rest of the game. Our defence was solid no matter who we sent on court, which is true credit to the whole team. We executed our strategic plays beautifully and talked to each other on court. Grace Roberts had a magnificent run with 31 points and unstoppable fastbreaks. These were made possible by a whole-team effort, with special mention to Zofia, who snatched the ball from pretty much every opponent, and Maya, who dished out the passes in the right places at the right time while also contributing to the scoresheet.”

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 10pts/3asts/3blks

Danika Croft – 10pts/2asts

York Eagles II v Barnsley Metros Academy

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 86-56 (Won)

Player of the Game:

Ralph Smith – 17pts

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s II Performance:

“Really pleased with the performance, played good team defence and scored consistently which led to us winning all 4 quarters. Best team game we’ve played so far.”

Notable Performances:

Noah Cronwright – 14pts/6rebs

Alex Holloway – 10pts/3asts/3stls

Ben Kelsall – 11pts/7rebs/1blk

Declan Corbally – 10pts/4rebs

Sunday 3rd December 2023

York Eagles @ MK Breakers

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 85-70 (Win)

Player of the game:

Aleks Meszek – 8pts/5asts/4rebs

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A big win on Sunday at home to a strong Rockets side. After a very slow start, they shaped up similarly to us with no notable size advantage which suits us as we struggle against depth with bigs as Giants. It was a strong team performance with a notable standout from Meszek who was unguardable around the hoop and spaced and passed really well and made things happen for other teammates. Eric stepped up to lead the ball handling and some quality from Wragg and Ostrowksi added to the strong performance as per usual from Vildziunas and Andrews. The latter inspiring the squad throughout and back led the coach's direction as we changed a lot throughout. 2 very winnable games now leading to Christmas.”

Notable Performances:

Emilis Vildziunas – 23pts/14rebs/5asts

George Andrews – 14pts/5asts/4rebs/2stls

Eddy Wragg – 12pts/4rebs

Lukai Ostrowksi – 12pts/5rebs

Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage comments on this week:

“A good week for many of our teams; my U14s won big against rivals Leeds as they head into the Xmas period 9-1 with a tough game coming up to maintain their run. U14s Girls are still unbeaten even after a slow start vs Leeds. U13s got more experience against a tough team, look forward to seeing them play on Saturday v Derbyshire. Both U16s are improving, and both won, showing intent that we (the coaches) are developing players correctly and we are now making progress.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:13

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-11-29

Wednesday 29th November 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 9 of the 2023/24 season.

Friday 24th November 2023

York Eagles @ QE Knights

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 63-64 (L)

Player of the game: Freddie Marshall (20pts/5rebs/4stls/x5 3PM)

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s Performance:

“The team started the game off slow, being down by 20 at halftime. After an intense huddle, the team switched on their game, worked hard, and fought very hard in the 2nd half. We just ended up losing by 1 point. As a coach, I am very happy with the performance of the team.”

Saturday 25th November 2023

York Eagles II v Doncaster Eagles

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 47-69 (L)

Player(s) of the game:

Griffin Evans (Defensive Warrior – 9rebs)

Leo Frusher (8pts/3rebs)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“Despite the excellent guidance and direction provided by Coach Dave, the boys couldn’t quite click to extract a victory from yesterday’s game against a determined and competent Rotherham side, whose number 31 (with 27 points) gave them the edge in what was otherwise a close game. As with several recent games the boys had spells where they demonstrated that they know exactly what is required on court and how to deliver it. The boys need to work on maintaining that intensity and concentration for the full four quarters. There are lots for the boys to work on in practice, to build on the bits they are already doing well.

Player of the Match goes jointly to Griffin and Leo both of whom put in really solid performances and showed energy and good decision-making, with Griffin delivering a robust defensive performance and Leo showing good form in front of the basket with 8 points. Bertie also gets a special mention with 10 rebounds and 9 points.”

Notable Performances:

Jake Richardson – 11pts

Bertie Hardisty – 9pts/10rebs

York Eagles V Teesside Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 97-16 (W)

Player of the game: Iker Chavana Martinez (8pts/12Robert/4asts/4stls)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage Commented on the U14s Performance:

“Another efficient performance against a very nervous Mohawks side, who really struggled against our intensity and ability, especially in the first half, some great finishes throughout and good passing, still small details like footwork and movement on offence, but those things can be ironed in training. Was also great to see everyone on the team score!”

Notable Performances:

Caleb Flitcroft – 16pts/5rebs

Will Poole – 12pts/8rebs

Sam Ho – 10pts/6stls/4rebs

Hayden Fogg – 10pts/4stls/3rebs

James Wormald – 10pts/2rebs

Jack Bishop – 8pts/9rebs/4blks

York Eagles @ MK Breakers

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 50-53 (L)

Player of the game: Emilis Vildziunas (14pts/9rebs/5stls/4blks)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A long trip to Milton Keynes resulted in our toughest defeat yet as it was a much-improved performance to last week's defeat away at Giants. In summary, we should have won this one, and the lads are all bitterly disappointed that we didn’t. It was ours to win. Breakers started strong and we struggled to get going but once we did our motion offence and lockdown zone meant that we eased back into the game. A strong run in the 3rd saw us take the lead and then it was a tight game through the 4th with neither team able to make baskets. Missed FTs and failing to close out a half-court buzzer-beater was the difference.”

Sunday 26th November 2023

York Eagles V Trafford Magic

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 56-79 (L)

Player of the Game: Korbin Evans (16pts/7rebs/2stls)

Notable Performances:

Freddie Marshall – 17pts/3stls/x4 3PM

York Eagles V Teesside Lions

U12s Northern Regional League

Result:

Player of the Game: Louis Copeland (3pts/5rebs/1stl)

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on the U12s performance:

“Another tough one this weekend vs Teesside, coming to our home after playing a game already today and bringing a really good fight. On our end we struggled straight away due to them pressing from the start, showing that as a team we need to practise beating a press. Also struggled on the defensive end massively with things like help defence, rebounding, and stopping the ball all being things that we need to work on together. Offensively there was a variety of skill shown, decent shooting, finishing at the rim a little but mainly taking advantage of the free throw line which was good. Happy with the team and well done to them all especially Louis being the player of the game, impressive on both ends of the floor showing his wide range of skill.

On to the next one…”

Notable Performances:

George FitzThomas – 19pts/8rebs/3stls/x1 3PM

Raylan Durkin – 6pts/6rebs/2stls

Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage comments on this week:

“A string of tough losses was a pattern this week, with close games for both our U18s (v QE) and U16s (v MK) losing by only one score, I was a spectator at U18s and the fight back and resilience from the u18s showed progress and now the team understands what is expected going forward to get more wins this season, similar story with our u16s, who have had a mixed bag of results at 4-4, hoping to create some consistency within the team and get on a little run of confidence.

My u14s continued to prove they are a team to be feared, as we won big again, versus a smaller Tees Valley side. Expected to be challenging the title come March.

Our u14s young team continues to learn what is expected of them at NL level as they lost to a team, I’m sure we could beat them in the reverse fixture if we work extra hard behind the scenes.

Finally, it was great to get a game for our U12s who are hungry for more exposure to competition as we welcomed Teesside who boasted 3 or 4 very talented u12s. A couple of comeback runs wasn’t enough, but Coach Kaiden knows full well what he needs to be fixing in training in time for their next game to get the win.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:12

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:29:29 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-11-22

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 8 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 18th November 2023

York Eagles II v Doncaster Eagles

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 44-96 (L)

Player (s) of the game:

Maks Molka (15pts/x3 3PM/2stls)

Malachi Brown (8pts/10Rebs/6stls)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“Knowing what Doncaster are capable of, it was inevitable that the game would end in defeat, but it was for the boys to decide whether they would accept it and roll over or give it their all and take some form of victory from the game. I am really pleased we did the latter. Keeping them under 100pts and us scoring 44 which was more than the last 2 games and against average sides. Maks and Malachi showed energy throughout and took the fight to Doncaster.”

York Eagles V Teesside Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 111-29 (W)

Player of the game: Hayden Fogg (14pts/14rebs/4stls)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage Commented on the U14s Performance:

“A ruthless performance from the lads, as we gave opportunities to those that have had limited opportunities in recent games. Very good finishing as we were very efficient throughout (58% FG) and Hawks couldn’t match our Size, Speed, Heart and Hustle, we won most loose balls, and the guys are really starting to show signs of confidence in what we do when we step onto the court. 5 players in double figures for the 2nd game in a row! I couldn’t ask for more so far”.

Notable Performances:

Jack Bishop – 17pts/11rebs/1blk

Sam Ho – 22pts/7rebs/4stls/3asts

James Wormald – 17pts/2rebs/2stls

Caleb Flitcroft – 23pts/9rebs/3blks

York Eagles @ Manchester Giants

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 49-86 (L)

Player of the game: Emilis Vildziunas (17pts/9rebs)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A tough away trip to Manchester where we allowed them to dictate the tempo early. We struggled against the physical nature of the giants. They hit a number of 3s early and our shots didn’t fall. We dug in during the 2nd and pulled it back on a strong run, but then the Giants kicked on and eventually out-hustled us as we tried. Lots to work on this week, especially offence against the zone.”

Sunday 19th November 2023

York Eagles Inter-Club Friendly:

York Eagles U12s Girls V York Eagles U11s Boys

Players of the game: Billie and Elizabeth

Coach Abi Stewart commented on the U12s Girls performance:

“Great team performance from the girls today, fighting from start to finish. The defensive intensity was great forcing bad passes and stealing from the opposing team. Offensively some good passing and shooting really helped the girls keep the lead for the entirety of the game.”

York Eagles II v Leeds LDM

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 46-67 (L)

Player of the Game: Samson Frusher (16pts/x3 3PM)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s performance:

“We are developing as a team but haven't yet put together a complete game. Need two or three to be scoring 15-20 in the same game. We need to cut out the turnovers as they led to easy points for LDM.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:11

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:38:15 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-11-05

Wednesday 15th November 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 7 of the 2023/24 season. All games were held with a minute of silence before the game.

Saturday 11th November 2023

York Eagles II v East Durham Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 42-65 (L)

Player of the game: Cameron Stewart (16pts/1reb/x2 3PM)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“Another loss against a taller team, who were good, but not exceptional. More work is required on decision-making through transition and in general offence, when running plays. Discipline and effort on both ends weren’t what they usually are, and we need to become more clinical in front of the basket. The boys know what is needed. On a positive note, it was great to see Taylor Jackson return in an Eagles uniform after a long stint out with injury. Cameron also had a fine game offensively, as he was one of the few that committed and shot well from behind the arc."

Notable Performances:

Oscar Longbottom – 7pts/3stls/2rebs

Conor Camplin – 2pts/8rebs/5blks

York Eagles V Teeside Lions

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 73-58 (W)

Player of the game: Caleb Flitcroft (18pts/9rebs)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage Commented on the U14s Performance:

“A tough fixture in our first of four home games in a row, knowing a win would really get us kicking in the league with having 3 easier games in the following weeks. Knowing Teesside’s structure and their expected setup we knew the task at hand. All the coaching staff for the U14s are very critical in training and games at the moment as we aim to really push and develop these talented young players. We had a great start again at home, with good ball movement and were aggressive in committing to our end product. Our defence still needs tweaking and work but is slowly improving, but this was the most we conceded all season. We had 64 rebounds, with some even on the offensive glass, but again we had our usual 2nd quarter blip in which we struggle on offense to keep it simple and move the ball, often giving away turnovers or not finishing simple layups. However, I could not fault the 4th quarter as we came from behind and won 27-9 to walk away with a massive win. 6-1 for the season.

Notable Performances:

Jack Bishop – 14pts/14rebs/2blks

Sam Ho – 11pts/10rebs/6stls/4asts

James Wormald – 10pts/7rebs/7asts

Luke Lattimore-Bahrij – 10pts/8rebs/5asts

York Eagles II @ City of Edinburgh Kings

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 51-68 (L)

Player of the game: Joe Coyle (14pts/5rebs)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“A first ‘international’ game for the lads as we travelled into Scotland early Saturday morning. With only 9 players as well, we knew it would be a tough game. Unfortunately, we turned the ball over too much, and let the Kings get too many easy layups as we didn’t challenge them enough on defence, we finished the game with 11 total fouls which shows that the group needs to be more aggressive. On to the next…”

York Eagles V City of Edinburgh Kings

U18 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 57-71 (L)

Player of the Game: Freddie Marshall (17pts/x4 3PM)

Coach Rod Gimarangan commented on the U18s Performance:

“We played good offence and defence from the 1st to 3rd quarter, however, in the final quarter, fatigue set in which ended up having loads of missed shots, which they took advantage of. The long journey again wasn’t ideal for some and also having only 5 true U18s play again wasn’t good as we had 5 U16s play up.”

Sunday 12th November 2023

York Eagles Inter-Club Tournament

U11s Boys Black V U11s Boys Red V U12s Girls

Coach David Veige & Ghada Khattab commented on the U11s & U12s Girls Performance:

U11s – “The first match between the U11s boys' teams showed some really great fast breaks, heads up and vision of the court. First looks were to pass and move the ball up the court for layup opportunities. The scoring was very close with both teams showing up on defence. Also, credit to the girls who played really well, an outstanding 3-pointer and some excellent rebounding. Overall, both teams showed up with determination in their first match together."

U12s Girls – “Fantastic to get some games for our newly founded U12s Girls team. Special mention to Florence who was brilliant in taking responsibility as point guard and her passing was awesome and to Meg Thether who got some great rebounds and managed a 3-pointer! (An accidental one but hey…)”

York Eagles V Hartlepool Huskies

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 63-46 (W)

Player (s) of the Game:

Zofia Parsons (10pts/13stls/7rebs)

Maya Foulkes (20pts/4asts/3rebs/x1 3PM)

Grace Roberts (11pts/5rebs/4stls/x1 3PM)

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the U14s Girls performance:

“This was a tough game for the girls which lasted 2.15 hours due to endless stoppages, which required quite a bit resilience, which they demonstrated. While we won every quarter, the score remained too close for comfort in the first three quarters, and a string of fouls marked our performance. But we kept our resolve to take control of the game and we really shone in the 4 th quarter winning comfortably. I’m so proud of the girls for playing under difficult circumstances, including losing two players through injury and fouls. Their defence was solid and their passing and movement in transition was outstanding!”

Notable Performances:

Amelie Hetherton – 8pts/7rebs/3blks

Molly Jones – 2pts/12rebs

York Eagles V Sheffield Elite Basketball Academy

U16 Jr NBL Northern Premier

Result: 64-57 (W)

Player of the Game: Emilis Vildziunas (22pts/12rebs/5stls/3blks)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“Sheffield brought a strong, physical post-game with some good outside shooting which caused us problems at times.

But with some disciplined defence and trust in our brand of basketball and making sure we ran our plays, we would

eventually take control. The result could easily have been different as we trailed for long periods, but Eagles ‘Heart & Hustle’ saw us want it more and come out with a big win.”

Rounding up week 7 of the season, Associate Head Coach, Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the week:

“A new look for the club as our kit arrived and looks absolutely amazing on the players who all have the same kits on

from U11s to u18s, creating team identity. I visited some of the Sponsors in person as we thanked them for their support.

We also had the u13s do a litter pick from our home at York College to centre of York as their kickstart the fundraising

campaign for their Los Angeles Trip for Easter 2024."

To the Basketball on the court…

3 wins and 3 tough losses this week in National League games.

Our U14s Girls are still unbeaten this season as they beat a tough Huskies side late on Sunday evening, moving to 6-0

for the season into a 2-week break, time for the coaches to really push them in training, ready for their biggest game of

the season, City of Leeds on 2nd December.

Our U14s 1 are continuing their developmental journey as they move to 6-1 for the season as they fought back against

a stern Teeside Lions, a good comeback win. Now onto some more comfortable matches, we hope.

Our U16s 1 are back to winning ways as they beat Yorkshire Rivals Sheffield Elite in a very intense encounter, which was a nail-biting game as it went back and forth. 2 of our teams (U16s 2 and U18s) went international as they travelled to Scotland but came short twice as Edinburgh Kings, but hope they enjoyed the experience.

Our U14s 2 came short against a much taller East Durham Lions side, as they struggled to make things happen consistently and lacked aggression. We also had a first match for our youngest members of the club as they all enjoyed an inter-club tournament between

the U11s Boys and u12s Girls.”

One VERY busy week means a quiet weekend coming up. (Only 4 Games)

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:10

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:25:37 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-11-08

Wednesday 8th November 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 6 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 4th November 2023

York Eagles II v City of Leeds II

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 41-48 (L)

Player of the game: Jake Richardson (12pts,6rebs,4asts)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s II performance:

“The lads knew what was required to win the game, as we early to go through the assignments. We did some of it and didn’t do the big one which was to stop letting one player dictate the game (which he did). As a coach, I try to be the ‘perfectionist’, because I know what the group are capable of… however, I was very proud of the team's effort in the manner in which we lost, we gained character which we have been missing.”

York Eagles V Padgate Aces

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 83-24 (W)

Player of the game: THE WHOLE TEAM!

Coach Ghada Khattab Commented on the U14s Performance:

“The girls gave another excellent performance this weekend. After a tricky first quarter which was a bit rushed and disorganised, we recovered quickly and maintained a brilliant offense till the end of the game. I’m very proud of the girls for getting better at listening to advice and applying it. We improved key areas of defence that were allowing cutters in, and everyone made fantastic rebounds followed by ruthless fastbreaks. We were spoiled in the game with 4 players getting double figures with Maya leading the way with 27pts but closely followed by Danika, Amelie and Grace.”

Notable Performances:

Danika Croft – 19pts,8rebs,3stls

Amelie Hetherton – 14pts,10Rebs,5asts,3blks

Grace Roberts – 14pts,3rebs

Zofia Parsons – 10pts,7rebs,7stls

Katherine Hirst – 10pts,3asts

Maya Foulkes – 8pts,8rebs,6asts

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U12 Yorkshire League

Result: 24-59 (L)

Player of the game: Fraser Little

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on the U12s Performance:

“Saturday’s game against Leed was a tough one as they were quickies and more physical. We seemed to be startled by the fact they were pressing us and how in our faces they were which is an area to coach for myself, beating a press. On the defensive end we need to work on rebounding and working as a team to stop scorers. On more of a positive note, the final quarter was our best, as we scored 14 of our 24 pts then, we seemed more confident, and played as a team. A couple of players I thought were outstanding, Harry Kim and Fraser Little being standouts, efforts on both ends of the court and getting stuck in. Fraser pipped it for player of the game, as he forced turnovers from them and gave his all until the final buzzer. Onto the next…”

York Eagles II V Teeside Lions

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 45-66 (L)

Player of the Game: Ralph Smith (14pts/3rebs)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“We started slowly and poorly, as we weren’t ready to go from the tip-off. There was a lack of continuity, between the players throughout the game, which was partly due to the low numbers at training this week. A common theme of missing layups, when we did create chances. We will work hard at training next week, ready to go the following weekend.”

Sunday 5th November 2023

York Eagles V East Durham Lions

U14 JR NBL North Conference 1

Result: 83-45 (W)

Player of the Game: Jack Bishop (26pts/8rebs)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s Performance:

“The lads really picked themselves up on Sunday after a small setback the week previous in our first loss v Doncaster, knowing that East Durham Lions would struggle against our speed and strength, I expected us to get going straight away and not look back, however, poor fundamentals and focus in our warmup led to us being behind after 5 mins. We slowly got going thanks to Luke and Jack taking more commitment in offence to drive and score. But we also switched on defensively as the game grew. 4th Quarter may have been the best we’ve played all season, ball motion was very good, still lacked end production at times and certain few need more confidence to go to do and not allow the same players to do it. Our plays are starting to look better too. Just need the energy from the 4th, all game, then we can stretch teams and become more of a threat in the league.”

Rounding up week 6 of the season, Associate Head Coach, Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the club's progression over this term.

“The club is definitely heading in a direction which is exciting to watch. Our U14s Girls are still unbeaten and seemingly unmatched so far, our U14s A have only lost one game all season and are a team to watch. Both of our U16s teams have had a mixed bag of results, but once team chemistry starts to develop then watch the teams shine. Our U18s are a team knowing it's going to be a year of experiences and learning, playing at the highest level of ball at their age, and we hope to register more wins in the coming weeks. Was also great to see our younger teams get some spotlight; our U14s B (all year down) are having success having won 2 games already and are pushing themselves this year in terms of development, knowing next season is their year to really push for a title. Was great to see our U12s start their season, even though with a loss, it's always good to see our youngsters get some game time to put practice into game situations.

Our new kit is arriving this week to add to the new identity in which the club is heading and the club now becoming relevant to York, as mentioned last Friday in the York Press, regarding Coach John’s tribute for early 2024 (LA Trip).

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:9

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:09:38 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-11-01

Wednesday 1st November 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 5 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 28th October 2023

York Eagles v Doncaster Eagles

U14 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 50-55 (L)

Player of the game: James Wormald (14pts,9rebs,2stls)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“The Lads knew what was required to win the game, as we went through the assignments. We did some of it but didn’t do the big one which was to stop letting one player dictate the game (which he did). As a coach, I try to be the ‘perfectionist’, because I know what the group are capable of… however, I was very proud of the team's effort in the manner in which we lost; we gained character which we have been missing.”

York Eagles V Liverpool

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 81-44 (W)

Player of the game: Maya Foulkes (27pts/4rebs/7asts)

Coach Ghada Khattab Commented on the U14s Performance:

“The girls gave another excellent performance this weekend. After a tricky first quarter which was a bit rushed and disorganised, we recovered quickly and maintained a brilliant offence till the end of the game. I’m very proud of the girls for getting better at listening to advice and applying it. We improved key areas of defence that were allowing cutters in and everyone made fantastic rebounds followed by ruthless fastbreaks. We were spoiled in the game with 4 players getting double figures with Maya leading the way with 27pts but closely followed by Danika, Amelie and Grace.”

York Eagles @ Leeds LDM

U18 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 69-52 (W)

Player of the game: THE TEAM

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s Performance:

“The team finally opened an account in the premier league! Let’s hope and look to “deposit” more… Our defence created good things for us throughout and forced bad habits out of Leeds. At the same time, we won't be able to win these type of games we continue to miss 20+ free throws a game. Could have been more comfortable. A big thank you to the 3 U16s Prem players that stepped up and gave us their efforts to a depleted team.”

Sunday 22nd October 2023

York Eagles V Manchester Magic

U16 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 45-66 (L)

Player of the Game: Emilis Vildziunas (14pts/10rebs/3blks)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“The guys just came up short against the best team in the league on Sunday. After a strong first quarter, Manchester got away from us in the 2nd and fatigue set in during the final quarter which meant we could not sustain a rally. Some poor finishing from both sides meant the game was low-scoring as Magic dropped 100+ in every other game this season. Heart from the team, inspiration from Ias and George on D, Emilis top scoring resulted in a bold effort from us."

York Eagles II V Bradford Dragons II

U16 Jr NBL North Conference 1

Result: 82-28 (W)

Player of the Game: Jack Armstrong (22pts/12rebs)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“Three wins in a row and the boys are starting to play more as a team now. Good defensive effort limiting them to 28, and not picking up fouls. Offensively need to take what the defence offers and not force the issue by taking poor shots. But really pleased with the team's progression.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:8

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:01:17 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-10-25

Wednesday 25th October 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

A slightly less frantic week of York Basketball as there were NO U14 fixtures, which gave some newer teams a chance to play this weekend.

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 4 of the 2023/24 season.

Saturday 21st October 2023

York Eagles II v Barnsley Advance

U13 Yorkshire Regional League

Result: 82-29 (W)

Player (s) of the game: James Clayton (10pts/5stls) & Bertie Hardisty (19pts/5rebs/5stls)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U13s performance:

“After a makeshift U13s team picked up their first win at Barnsley Leaders a few weeks back, this time around we had a full team of U13s/U14s B to choose from and those that played comfortably dispatched Barnsley, who lacked basketball experience and failed to give us a threat on the court, we demonstrated at times today that we know how to play good basketball – executing transition well. Was also good to see James Clayton and Jake Robinson play; James getting some more court time alongside our established squad and Jake for stepping up as he’s showing his potential.”

York Eagles II @ City of Leeds Black

U16 Jr NBL Boy North Conference 1

Result: 54-42 (W)

Player of the game: Sam Giannini (11pts/8rebs)

Coach Reece Horton Commented on the U16s Performance:

“The general team improvement continues. Played well defensively both the help defense and rebounding. Moved the ball on offence and worked to get each other open. At times in the second half too much standing and watching on offence. Good win.”

York Eagles @ Trafford Magic

U16 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 83-56 (L)

Player of the game: -

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A very uncharacteristic performance on both ends. Offensively we had too many turnovers and missed too many free throws leaving us short of points, lots to work on over the next week so we can respond next week.

Sunday 22nd October 2023

York Eagles V Charnwood Riders

U18 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 62-68 (L)

Player of the Game: Korbin Evans (18pts/7rebs)

York Eagles V Scarborough Seahawks

U16 Yorkshire Development Exhibition

Result: 61-58 (W)

Player of the Game: Ralph Smith (16pts)

Coach Azaan Iyer commented on the U16s Performance:

“The game was an experience for most of the players on the team as it was the first game that our squad had played together. The nervousness showed in the first half, but a strong team mentality and hard work made us close the gap in the second half as the Seahawks gave us a tough time. Big thanks to all the players who showed up including some more of the experienced players. We’re only going to get better from here!”

Rounding off Week 4 of the season, Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage was satisfied with this week.

“Good to see 2 of the teams that don’t often get much look at for games, actually get games and to win both is even better! A hard week for both our Premier teams but they’ll both get back into training and push harder to get back on the winning side. Was also great to see U14s spend a day together going paintballing – fantastic use of a weekend off. Also, we have now released our new merchandise as of Monday and all parents have been sent a copy of the catalog and order forms, please send them back as soon as possible.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:7

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-10-18

Wednesday 18th October 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

An action-packed weekend saw all of our national league teams compete in games this weekend, with 5 teams picking up wins!

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 3 of the 2023/24 JNL season.

Saturday 14th October 2023

York Eagles II v Tees Valley Mohawks

U14 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 59-50 (W)

Player of the game: Maks Molka (19pts/x4 3PM)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s performance:

“Today was another good performance against a side that certainly carried a height advantage and made us work very hard for the victory. Having started strong with a good flurry of baskets without response, the Mohawks let us run away with things and we ended the 1st Q tied up. After briefly allowing them to take the lead, we clawed our way back ahead and managed to maintain the lead for the remainder of the game. It was a dogged performance from the Mohawks, and credit to them. On another day, if we were more clinical in front of the hoop, we could have won by a bigger margin.”

York Eagles @ Sheffield Hatters II

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 73-4 (W)

Player (s) of the game: Maya Foulkes (21pts/11asts) & Katherine Hirst (16pts/5stls/4asts)

Coach Ghada Khattab Commented on the U14s Girls performance:

“The girls comfortably dominated the game, showing solid determination to get the ball and to execute their plays. On offence we performed well on both shooting and driving, giving us an advantage over Hatters. Our movement was swift, our cuts with a purpose, and our passing on target. When we made mistakes (and we did!) we made up for these, and our assists were out of this world. On defence the players listened well to advice on how to stop the drivers in their tracks whilst avoiding fouling. We need to work on creating consistency in our shooting and avoid our turnover rate.”

York Eagles I @ Grimsby Phoenix

U14 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 69-43 (W)

Player (s) of the game: Luke Lattimore-Bahrij (15pts/4asts/3stls) & Jack Bishop (12pts/11pts/5stls/3blks)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s performance:

“A sign of more team play today, 5 players scoring 10+ points showed improvements in movement of the ball, and we did well to create overloads in the 2nd half after a slow start. Our defence was solid throughout as we controlled the game and never really allowed Grimsby to get a run going. A little flat in terms of energy and definitely need to kick up the backside in terms of conditioning as often slow getting back and relying on others to pick up the slack. Going to a free week means a chance to work on that.”

York Eagles V St Helens Saints

U18 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 46-102 (L)

Player of the Game:

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s performance:

“This was the second game of the season, and we were playing again, against one of the stronger teams in our league. Similar to the first game, we were depleted in the number of players (9). The result was predictable: a heavy defeat. From my playing times, I can attest that I never took defeat well (let alone, by 50 points!). I can point out factors that contributed to our loss, but I don’t want to look for excuses. Coach Rod and I are the first to take the proportion of the responsibility that belongs to us, but we have collectively as a team to take stock and see what we can remedy in order to avoid similar situations again.”

York Eagles @ Leicester Riders

U16 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 72-61 (W)

Player of the Game: George Andrews (21pts/10rebs)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s performance:

“The lads dug deep in a game that could have gone either way. We did not play our best basketball as a team with some uncharacteristic poor free throw shooting leaving over 20 points out there after doing the hard work getting to the foul line. We struggled to rebound on both ends of the floor due to some string of tactical plays from Leicester but despite this, our guys dug deep. Mental strength, determination as a team, and the will to win got us over the line with George Andrews putting the team on his back when we needed a stop a Leicester surge. Onwards to next weekend as we play Trafford Magic which again will be a similar game, but hopefully more ready.”

Sunday 1st October 2023

York Eagles V East Durham Lions

U16 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 55-42 (W)

Player of the game: Tristan Charman (5pts/4asts/5rebs)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“Great to get our first win. The boys are steadily progressing with 2/3 good performances. Good to have Samson and Alex H back from illness and injury. The team chemistry will come as we play more together which will help create some consistency in our scoring.”

Rounding off Week 3 of the season, Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage was satisfied with how the club has started and how we are developing our younger teams:

“Great to see 5 of our NL teams win at the weekend, highlighted by the U16s Prem getting a BIG win at Leicester on Saturday Evening. Again, our 3 U14 teams all got wins – our coaches are doing a fantastic job of developing their team and it is now starting to show signs of real progress and having 3 teams still unbeaten is a credit to the players.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:6

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-10-11

Wednesday 11th October 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

An action-packed weekend saw 9/10 of our teams compete in games this weekend, with U13s kicking off their season in the Yorkshire Regional, and U11s & U12s playing in intraclub friendlies, and our U18s kicking off their season as they made their debut in the U18s Northern Premier.

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 2 of the 2023/24 JNL season.

Saturday 30th September 2023

York Eagles @ Barnsley Leaders

U13 Yorkshire League

Result: 57-36 (W)

Player of the game: Louis Copeland (10 Points)

Coach Dave Smith commented on the U13s performance:

“A comfortable win for a new team which is made up of 3 different age groups, offensively Louis Copeland and Jake Robinson did well in doing consistently the right things. But Louis in particular, who passed well and had good defensive awareness.”

York Eagles v Barrow Thorns

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 63-34 (W)

Player (s) of the game: Maya Foulkes (13pts/10rebs/6asts) & Amelie Hetherton (10pts/15rebs)

Coach Ghada Khattab Commented on the U14s Girls' performance:

“The girls had another convincing win this week, with exemplary team defence and everyone contributing to the scoresheet. Several assists by so many players show how much better we have become at spotting our teammates in the right spaces. It was also nice to see cautious players come out of their shells. We now need to read the defence a little better for our players to have the intended impact, and to work on our shooting. There were outstanding performances by Amelie Hetherton on rebounds and all-around strong contributions from Maya Foulkes.”

York Eagles I v Newcastle Eagles II

U14 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 58-43 (W)

Player of the game: Caleb Flitcroft (16pts/12rebs/3asts)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s A performance:

“A first real test for this group – having had a pretty straight-forward preseason and start to NL, we knew what Newcastle would bring to the court. We knew Newcastle would press for the majority of the game, so we dealt with that very well. It was a tight game in the 3rd as Newcastle fought back to a 5-point deficit. However, we regained composure and produced a strong 4th quarter to win the game and remain unbeaten. Although, as a coach, I’m still demanding better from certain players and not allowing only the stronger players to do the job, as we need a balance on the team.”

York Eagles II @ City of Leeds White

U14 JR NBL North Conference I

Result: 77-34 (W)

Player of the Game: Malachi Brown (17pts/14rebs/11stls)

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s performance:

“After 2 tough games against physically bigger and stronger opponents at home, it was great to get on the road and take to the court in a more even match up against a very competent Leeds' side that follow a similar basketball style to the Eagles. The boys put in a great team performance today, with each of them playing a role in securing a comfortable win with our intensity and ability to drive to the basket. There is still plenty to work on, especially in defence, and limiting fouls by reaching in.”

York Eagles II @ Bradford Dragons I

U16 JR NBL North Conference I

Result: 42-44 (L)

Player of the Game: Liam Corbally (8pts)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s performance:

“We started the game off slow on both ends, but stepped up on defence as the game went on as we closed the gap, but too many turnovers on offense, gave them a narrow win. One that got away…”

York Eagles @ Manchester Giants

U18 JR NBL Northern Premier

Result: 59-104 (L)

Player (s) of the Game: Dimitri Kotidis (14pts/5asts/3stls) & Freddie Marshall (13pts, x3 3PM)

Coach Kostas Kotidis commented on the U18s performance:

“This was the baptism of fire for a depleted U18s Eagles. It came against one of the strongest teams in the country and despite the heavy defeat, I hope we can take away the positives (we had periods of controlling the pace and being effective both offence and in defence). We also should get to learn from the negatives, that is that this league is played ‘up a gear’ and doesn’t forgive ‘absent-mindednesses for a second. Let’s do all that and I believe good things will happen this season.”

Sunday 1st October 2023

York Eagles V City of Leeds Gold

U16 Jr NBL Boys Northern Premier

Result: 68-45 (W)

Player of the game: Emilis Vildziunas (9pts/4rebs/2blks)

Coach Paul Pickering was away so a team of Coach Reece Horton/Tyler Paton-Pottage led & commented on the U16s performance:

“A slow start on defence which allowed Leeds to hit shots from behind the arc keeping them in the game early on, however, defence really ramped up as we only conceded 9 points throughout the next 20 minutes of gameplay. A small lapse at the end (lack of discipline) made the score less effective, but a good performance offensively as we looked to go on 1v1 scenarios and finishing well for most of the game.”

Rounding off the Week 2 of the season, Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage was pleased:

“I am really happy with where we are heading even after week 2. Having all of our u14s teams win shows that coaches are doing a fantastic job of developing players for the future. Our U16s Prem side is unbeaten and showing signs of having a real impact in the Northern Premier, and our U18s are hopefully learning a lot at the highest level of junior basketball in the country.

My highlight was being a part of watching the U11s/U12s play in an intraclub set of games, which allowed our newest and youngest players a go at it on the court and seeing some of them wear the Eagles jersey for the first time.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:5

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-10-04

Wednesday 4th October 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

A busy weekend saw the return of competitive games as we began the Junior National League, starting at York College with our U14s, then 3 mammoth wins away from home and a close encounter with local rivals on Sunday. Coaches and Players have been on it since the start of September with their teams to get them prepared for the season start, mentally and physically.

Below is our Wrap of the games that took place in week 1 of the 2023/24 JNL season.

Saturday 30th September 2023

York Eagles B vs Leeds LDM

U14 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 23-105 (L)

Player of the game: Fin Lewis (4pts/4rebs/4stls)

Coach Kris Gladwin commented on the U14s B performance:

“It was a tough day at the office for the boys, up against a decent Leeds side who for the most part had size on their side. Unfortunately, our habit of starting slowly in matches was once again evidenced and the boys' heads started to drop towards the end of the first half. Some eager defence in the third, and Bertie and Leo managed to get some points on the board. A renaissance in the fourth sparked some players to be stronger and play with some enjoyment which led to our highest scoring quarter for us.”

York Eagles @ Mersey Mavericks

U14 Jr NBL Girls North Conference

Result: 91-29 (W)

Player (s) of the game: Maya Foulkes (24pts/10rebs/3blks) & Danika Croft (33pts)

Coach Ghada Khattab Commented on the U14s Girls' Performance:

“The girls had a cracking start to the NL season, dominating throughout and showing fantastic strength on both ends of the court. Our defence was that good that we denied the Mavericks all attempts to the basket in the 1st Quarter. This was done by everyone not just the usual same 1 or 2. In terms of offence, it was orchestrated by Maya as the point guard, a role she is growing nicely into. Great to see things transferring from training into games.”

York Eagles A @ City of Leeds Black

U14 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 86-13 (W)

Player of the game: Sam Smales (20pts/18rebs/4blks)

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s A Performance:

“A really positive performance again from us against a much younger COL Black side. Going into this game after a string pre-season, confidence and team chemistry are increasing every game, mixing with what COL would offer – we controlled the game from the first whistle. We were much quicker, stringer, and ultimately bigger on the court and were too much for COL to handle. Our read of the other teams' offence was the highlight of the game for me as we picked off passes and turned them into points and everyone scored which is always great to see as a coach.

York Eagles @ Northamptonshire Titans

U16 Jr NBL Boys Northern Premier

Result: 90-57 (W)

Player of the Game: Ben Wells (20pts)

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s Performance:

“A great performance to kick off the season! It is never easy to open on the road and especially travelling 3 hours to do so, but winning by such as a commanding margin makes the trip to Northampton worthwhile. We started strong with Titans struggling to contain our full-court press locking them down and a couple of early buckets. Then Emilis Vildziunas took over and caused havoc driving and getting to the charity stripe consistently. Ben Wells gave us that spark again from the bench for the 2nd game in a row which we needed and finished with 87% from the field, and Ias Morys orchestrated the offence well throughout without a single turnover.”

Sunday 1st October 2023

York Eagles B @ Queen Ethelburgh Knights

U16 Jr NBL Boys North Conference 1

Result: 59-69 (L)

Player of the game: Joe Coyle (10pts/6rebs/3blks)

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“A tough game to go into as our first game of the season, as we knew what QE would offer – aggressive defence and good shooting. Throughout the first half, we were always in the game and were always around 8pts apart – we could have gone into the half ahead, but too many turnovers like travelling and not being aggressive ourselves to go to the hoop were what was needed if we were going to cause the upset. A strong start to the third bringing it to a one-possession game at one point, but then an injury to Dec Corbally didn’t do us any good- and then defensively we went a little too passive – allowing them to shoot and allowed them to get a double-figure lead. Max Kotidis pushed the ball for some quick buckets to try to close the gap, but unfortunately, it was too much. Credit for the effort of the group as it was very warm in that hall, and everyone put in 100%.”

Rounding off the Week 1 of the season, Associate Head Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage was pleased:

“I am satisfied with the first week of the season, three big wins on the road to signal other clubs that we mean business, and the other two teams are ready to learn the hard way this season and develop their game as I know we will grow stronger together and the season progresses. I am also pleased to see that we are getting the final touches on regional basketball for U12/U13s Boys and our NEW U12 Girls team, giving them opportunities to develop, and coupled with our new community sessions!”

York Eagles look ahead to next week with 7 teams in action, including the debuting U18s in the Northern Premier.

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:4

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-09-27

Wednesday 27th September 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

GAME REPORT:

SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER 2023 – U16s FRIENDLY

YORK EAGLES U16S PREM 99-39 KILLAMARSH (DERBYSHIRE) ARROWS

Final friendly for the U16s Prem side, going against a resilient Arrows side. The Eagles' 3-point shooting was very good and efficient but ultimately the pressure from York was too much for Killamarsh to handle with York having 20+ steals. Big Season coming up for the U16s Prem, who begin with a tough game against Northamptonshire Titans on the 30th of September.

Coach Paul Pickering commented on the U16s' performance:

“The atmosphere in the dressing room set the tone for the ball game. The squad was pumped for the game and determined that they would make amends for the reverse result against a very strong physical U18s Prem team the night before. We came out firing with Emilis consistently getting to the charity stripe and George’s physical finishing too much for Killamarsh. Some lockdown D from Lukas K who then joined the scoring party later meant we went into the half in control. In the 3rd we struggled but a spark from Wells got us back focussed and we were unlucky to run out of time just shy of the century. The fact that we finished the game with every player on the scoresheet shows the depth and competitiveness there is in this year’s squad. We go into the final week prior to the season and will be working on our transition D and our pick and roll game along with the final set plays ahead of our trip south on Saturday.”

Player of the Game: Emilis Vildziunas (17 pts, 10 rebs, 3 assists, 8/12 FT)

SATURDAY 23 RD SEPTEMBER 2023 – U18S FRIENDLY

YORK EAGLES U18S PREM 59-53 HARTLEPOOL HUSKIES

First Game for the U18s Prem since the historic win at Liverpool back in April, and after a summer of limited playing time due to exams and court availability, it did make out to be a very good encounter with Hartlepool Huskies were all former Newcastle Eagles players. An intense game throughout and fair play to the Huskies who gave us a really good run – but the Eagles stepped up on the defensive end to win the game.

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U18s performance:

“Firstly, it was a pleasure to coach the U18s, due to both coaches being away. It wasn’t the prettiest of games by all means but very exciting, nonetheless. I thought our on-ball defence was the difference in the 2nd half as we limited them to shooting the ball which the Huskies did exceptionally well in the first half. But most importantly the mentality of the group was exceptional, going into a game without much time to perfect things, we handled the game well and battled throughout – even if we had to dig deeper than originally thought!”

Player of the Game: Korbin Evans (7 pts, 7 rebs, 4 blks) More importantly his defence was superb, especially going up against much bigger opponents.

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – U12S (ANNUAL YORKSHIRE TOURNAMENT)

YORK EAGLES – 2ND OVERALL

Hull Kings hosted the annual tournament, which saw a good number of teams compete with most teams having played very little competition. New Coach of the U12s, Kaiden Farrington, oversaw his team finish 5-1 only losing to eventual winners Hull Kings (14-20).

Coach Kaiden Farrington commented on Sunday’s performance:

“The guys played really well, as a coach I am super proud of the way they conducted themselves on the court, every game giving it their best and everyone getting involved! It was a long day, but until the very end they all had smiles on their faces as they went 5-1 on the day, only losing to the eventual winners, which was a slight damper, but they got straight back into and won every game after that!”

Player of the ‘Day’ – Harry Kim

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – U16S FRIENDLY

GRIMSBY PHOENIX 50-40 YORK EAGLES U16S CONF

A mix of 4 teams from the 2022/2023 season and a lot of work still to be done on both ends but showed glimpses of what they could be. A feisty and intense encounter in which it was neck and neck throughout with York taking a small lead into HT. However, York offense tired off as we only managed to score 15 points in the 2nd half which allowed Grimsby to take control of the game. However, a good opportunity before the season starts!

Coach Reece Horton commented on the U16s Performance:

“The nerves were showing in the first quarter as the crowd was loud in a compact venue but after we settled down, we grew into the game leading into HT. however, better shot selection on offense and better team defence let us down in the 2nd half as we struggled to get anything going. Good effort from the guys considering it's our first game together.”

Player of the Game: Sam Giannini (3 pts, 8 rebs, 3 blks)

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – U14S FRIENDLY

GRIMSBY PHOENIX 43-74 YORK EAGLES U14S A

It was the U14s A 3rd game of the month allowed us to compete against a league rival and to see where they are at. A very feisty game with a lot of fouls, however, it was York that controlled the game better and caused most of the damage in transition. Some big highlight plays including 3 threes and 3 ankle breakers got the crowd really going. York came out on top as they controlled well in the 4th to get the dub .

Coach Tyler commented on the U14s A performance:

“The drills we are doing in training are starting to pay dividends in games, running the ball and finding the outlet passes ahead to create better and easier scoring opportunities. Plenty of steals from bad passes from Grimsby as we took advantage of our speed and height difference. We made some excellent shots and rebounded the ball generally well. Things to hash out over the next week before a trip to Leeds – with offence sets and free throws to be worked on in training.”

Player of the Game: Sam Ho (24 pts, 11 stls, 7 asts – 11/12FG) Efficient in everything he was doing and produced some outstanding footwork moves and finishes to lead the way for York.

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:3

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-09-20

Wednesday 20th September 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

GAME REPORTS:

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – U14S JR NBL NORTH CONFERENCE

YORK EAGLES U14S B 18-95 YORK EAGLES U14S A

For both sets of teams, it was every player’s first taste of National League with the U14s A team coming out victorious, with a dominant performance. The U14s B team showed what they were about though with Bertie Hardisty and Maks Molka both hitting threes, in comparison to A team who shot 0-7 from 3PM. However, the A team made up for it with fantastic efficiency in transition and defence.

Coach Steve Hardisty commented on the U14s B performance:

“The game was always going to be a challenge against the older (and much taller) A side, who were very well disciplined and drilled under the command of an excellent coach Tyler. But there were positive signs. It was great to see the boys finish with a smile and it was great to see us come out on top in the 3PM column. The season will get easier, but it was a good opportunity for the boys to witness what the required standard is. There is still a lot of work to be done, understanding some of the fundamentals of how we want to play, improving decision making and limiting turnovers. Finally, if the boys could grow a few inches by the next game, that would help."

Player of the Game for the U14s B was Bertie Hardisty – hitting the most fluid 3 in transition, but maintained possession well throughout.

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the U14s A performance:

“After a season of training and limited game time in 22/23, the lads were raring to go. I’m very happy with how we conducted ourselves, playing with respect to the more youthful side and maintaining discipline in our play. Our finishing was efficient (68% FG) across all 4 quarters, but this was only achieved by decision-making, as we weren’t forcing anything drastic and found that extra player. But more importantly, our defence was excellent, allowing nothing inside as we worked as a unit in help defence and covered for each other. Still, some finer tuning of offense sets as we get used to them as the better the teams get – the more we need to be on it offensively.”

Player of the Game for the U14s A was James Wormald – finishing with 20 pts, 6 steals, and 5 rebounds – but was fantastic on transition and finished well on the weak side. Shoutout to Sam Ho as well as he finished with 20 pts, 10 steals, and 5 assists.

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – FRIENDLY

YORK EAGLES U14S GIRLS 23-74 YORK EAGLES U14S BOYS (MIX OF A & B SQUAD)

After the National League game, 13 of the boys stayed to pull double duty to give the girls a run – after unsuccessful attempts to get a girls' team to come to York. Not the prettiest game for the girls who struggled to contain the much quicker and bigger boys and allowed the boys to score in abundance too often, however, they did improve as the game went on as they seemed to switch mindsets.

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on the girls' performance:

“The girls did not have their best game this week, playing a mostly passive game and letting the faster and mostly bigger opponents dominate the game. When they did execute their plays and usual string defence they shone, but these moments were few and far between. It was a lesson in game mindset for them.”

Coach Tyler Paton-Pottage commented on the boy’s performance:

“We started with a high tempo and controlled the game from the off – pushing the ball as much as possible in transition and creating good opportunities by playing solid defence and stuck to the plan of not allowing easy layups. But our decision-making, on the whole, was exceptional – did well in read v react moments and made the right plays consistently.”

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:2

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-09-13

Wednesday 13th September 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

GAME REPORT:

SUNDAY 10 ^TH SEPTEMBER 2023 – GRIMSBY PHOENIX 38-50 YORK EAGLES (U14s GIRLS FRIENDLY)

York Eagles U14s Girls side, have only trained together once since the summer break, put up a very good performance against a much older and much bigger Grimsby Phoenix side, who lacked experience, so it was a game that turned out quite even. A lot of work still to be done offensively and defensively before season start as the girls aim to have successful season at U14s Conference.

Coach Ghada Khattab commented on yesterday’s performance:

“The girls had a great first match back after the summer break against a much bigger U16s Grimsby/Hull team. After a rusty start with both teams struggling to score, Maya opened up with a few baskets, giving us that extra needed boost to take control of the game. Our defence was a highlight especially in the first half as we denied the opponents to score, followed by excellent fast breaks and quick offense to allow easier scoring opportunities.

Apart from the great work from our starting players, it was also good to see other players step up today and show their potential.”

Maya Foulkes was named “Player of the Game’, finishing with 12pts, 5 rebs, 3 assists and 2 blocks and kicked things off when York were struggling to get going at the start. One of her better scoring performances.

Last week was an unconventional one for most of our National League teams, as due to lack of venue until this week, we stacked teams together in one venue as we got started in our pre-season training.

As of Monday 11 ^th, – we now start our “proper” training schedule, which you can find on our website.

Community Sessions (NEW!) – At York College

Monday 11 ^th September – 18:00-19:00 (Court A) - Ages 8-11 (Up to yr6)

Saturday 16 ^th September – 8:30-10:30 – Ages 8-11

Saturday 16 ^th September – 15:00-17:00 – Ages 12-16 (up to yr11)

Squads:

Helping the Club - Kit Washing

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:52:48 GMT

Helping the Club - Kit Washing

No, we don't need you to wash the basketballs, but we do need your help after games (both home and away) to get the kit clean and ready for the next game. How can you help?

Sign up in Stack Team App under your player's Duty Roster for the game. There should be a duty for "Kit Washing" for every game. If this is missing, please contact your Team Secretary / Team Manager and ask them to add this to the game.
Inform your player that they will need to collect the kit bag with the dirty kit after the game. Hopefully, the clean unused kit has been separated from the used dirty kit, but please check, so that all dirty kit gets washed.
Once back at home please wash the kit as soon as possible following the instructions on the kit tags and your washing machine/dryer (if applicable).
Sort the kit back into numerical order so that the tops and bottoms match with numbers (assuming they have them).
Have your player return the kit bag and kit to the coach during the next training. If more convenient you can schedule to bring the kit and kit bag to the next game if you will be attending.
Tell other parents how easy it is to help out the team, so they will also want to volunteer to wash the kit after the next game!

Thank you for helping out with the York Eagles Junior Basketball club. We could do any of this without behind-the-scenes help from parents/carers!

Eagles Weekly Wrap - Issue:1

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT

Eagles Weekly Wrap 2023-09-06

Wednesday 6th September 2023

Report by Tyler Paton-Pottage

WE'RE BACK!

Last weekend marked the start of our 2023/24 season, with all of our National League sides undergoing pre-season clinics.

Day 1 - On Friday Morning we welcomed back the U14s Girls & U12s Boys, who were all put through their paces by Head Coach Dave & Coach Tyler, in high-intensity drills (Ball Handling & Transition) and focus on Offensive & Defensive Setups.

Fast forward to Friday afternoon, a small group of the u14s young team was tested on their decision-making skills in 2-on-1 situations and then had an introduction to BOBs. This side is getting ready for their first taste of the National League and the whole team playing a year up, as it will yr8 v yr9 in most games.

Day 2 - Roll on to Saturday at the University of York, we put the U14s A squad through tough physical training as we look to a strong start in the U14s Jr North Conference, with U14s Coach Tyler putting his team through various fitness challenges and understanding of the importance of transition.

Saturday Afternoon, our U16s Conference squad worked on detailed defensive structure as well as our common transition training. A team built of 4 squads from 2022/23, so a lot of team chemistry still needs to be ironed out.

Day 3 – An early start for most players on a Sunday morning, our U16s Premier team, led by Coaches Paul & Dave – focused on defense variations and working on finer tuning certain areas after Saturday's pre-season friendly win against Barnsley Metros. A long way to go but heading in the right direction after losing their star player (Ollie Bishop committing to Charnwood Academy for 23/24).

Finally, finishing off our pre-season clinic was our newly promoted U18s side, who look forward to entering the U18s Premier Division this season. This was their first session back for a while, Coach Rod ran a lot of transitions to get rid of the rustiness from players and worked on some defensive structure, and then Coach Tyler led them into a 3 man motion drill, working spacing and timing.

GAME REPORT:

SATURDAY 2 ^ND SEPTEMBER 2023 – BARNSLEY METROS 37-86 YORK EAGLES (U16S FRIENDLY)

York Eagles U16s Premier side, without a single training session or playing together for 6 weeks, put up a good performance against Conference side Barnsley. A lot of work still to be done offensively and defensively before the season start and still have one more friendly to go on the 23 ^rd September, home to Derbyshire Arrows.

Coach Paul Pickering commented on yesterday’s performance:

“Today was a great start to the pre-season schedule. Hitting the hardwood 1 day before pre-season camp allowed us to see where we were after the summer break and allowed us to take an early look at what we need to work on in pre-season to ensure that we are competitive and ready for that opening fixture on the road to Northamptonshire Titans at the end of the month.

Overall, we played well and the team spirit and togetherness of the squad is really starting to develop. Everyone wanted each other to do well and when things went well they supported their teammates. When things didn’t quite go to plan, they were there to pick each other up. This is critical for us to be successful this season.”

Iasonas Morys was named “Player of the Game’, finishing with 13pts, and led the way in demanding changes when York was struggling and when inserted into the game, ran offence and orchestrated spaces to allow others to score.

York Eagles Basketball Autumn Festival

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:29:35 GMT

York Eagles Basketball Club Autumn Festival

The York Eagles Basketball Club will hold their Autumn Festival on September 17th, 2023 at the Acomb Cricket Club from 11:00-17:00. Please come and enjoy many of the following activities.

Tombolla
Ice Creams
Bouncy Castle
Refreshments
Soak the Coach
Sweet Tooth
Willow Craft
Wafflestastic
The Jam Shed
Game On York
Raffle
Bar
BBQ
Fun & Games
Basketball Pong
Reiki
Stalls
Face Paint
Slam Dunk Store
Lotties Little Shop
Ruby Riches Design
Hair Braiding
The Outside In
Tortopia

Entry is £2.00 but Under 18s are FREE!

For more information please contact Luan at 07891 978229 or Rebecca at 07846 151074

Update for July 2023

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:28:23 GMT

Update for July 2023

Training is on as normal next week (July 23rd to July 29th).

Our final session of the summer is Saturday 29th July.

In August, we take a break to give coaches some time to relax and prepare for next season.

Those paying their monthly fees please pay for August, as this was agreed back at the start of last season that player fees would go for 12 months (this will change come 2023/24 season).

Coaches will make their team selections for the 2023/24 season during this period and will be shared via social media, website, and WhatsApp groups once done.

Those that are selected for National League will be invited to pre-season camps which start on Friday 1st September (more details to follow). Those not selected don't worry you'll be invited to come to our community sessions.

Hope everyone enjoys their summer, and we look forward to seeing you all back in September.

York Eagles Basketball Club

York Eagles Summer Fair

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:17:06 GMT

York Eagles Summer Fair

The York Eagles Basketball Club will be holding a Summer Fair on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at the Acomb Cricket Club.

If anyone would like a stall please contact the organisers: Luan Longhorn or Rebecca Fogg at the numbers above.

York Eagles 2023/24 League Entries

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:52:26 GMT

York Eagles 2023/24 League Entries

York Eagles Basketball Club is delighted to confirm the teams that will be entered into the 2023/24 Basketball England Junior National League Structure.

As we are in the off-season, preparations are underway with players with their respective new teammates and coaches, putting in hard work to make sure everyone is ready for the season start.

For the first time in the club’s 15-year history, our U16s and U18s will be playing at the highest level as juniors as they enter the Jr NBL Northern Prem.

York Eagles Coach & Development Officer, Tyler Paton-Pottage is really looking forward to the prospect of having big things happen next season and the club’s continuing upwards growth:

“The club is 15 years old this year, and now we are breaking new boundaries as a club, having 10 teams play competitive Basketball, including two Prem teams, which is really exciting for the club. The club is heading in the right direction, we have seen numbers of players at an all-time high so, for players that are selected to play at the regional or national level, we have high expectations of them to do better and that the club is still showing that we ultimately provide a fantastic opportunity for young players to grow through as a team and an individual through York Eagles.”

2023/24 League Entries:

U18s – Premier
U16s – Premier & Conference
U14s Girls
U14s – X2 Conference
U13s – Regional
U12s – Regional
U11s – Regional

For any queries please email: theyorkeagles@gmail.com

Free Basketball Sessions For Girls

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:58:43 GMT

Free Basketball Sessions for Girls at Rowntree Park

WHAT: Free basketball sessions for girls of all abilities aged 8 to 13 throughout June. Basketball is becoming a fast-growing sport and the club is aiming to have a new U12s team as well as our current U14s who play at National League.

WHO: Girls aged 8-13 years old

WHEN: Tuesday, June 6th - Tuesday, June 13th - Tuesday, June 20th - 18:30 to 20:00

WHERE: Rowntree Park Basketball Court in Rowntree Park YO23 IJG

Vacancy: Sponsorship Executive

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 23 May 2023 10:39:45 GMT

Vacancy: Sponsorship Executive

York Eagles are looking for someone with a background of sales for the position, to contribute to the club's continuing growth, whilst aligning with our principles.

Our aim is to create a sponsorship package for any business that is interested in building a partnership with us.

If interested in this role please contact: theyorkeagles@gmail.com .

Additional information about this role available here .

What size Basketball do I need?

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:40:08 GMT

What size basketball should do I need to play?

According to Basketball England, you will need the following size basketball. The particular brand and model are for the match ball, but you can purchase the same size ball from any other manufacturer or pick a different model.

Senior Men Size 7 (Wilson NXT)
Senior Women Size 6 (Wilson NXT)
Under 18 Boys Size 7 (Wilson Evolution)
Under 18 Girls Size 6 (Wilson Evolution)
Under 16 Boys Size 7 (Wilson Evolution)
Under 16 Girls Size 6 (Wilson Evolution)
Under 14 Girls Size 5 (Wilson Reaction Pro)
Under 14 Boys Size 6 (Wilson Reaction Pro)
Under 12 Girls Size 5 (Wilson Reaction Pro)
Under 12 Mixed Size 5 (Wilson Reaction Pro)

Reference: https://www.basketballengland.co.uk/media/ee0g412x/final_nbl-rules-and-regulations-2022_23-updated.pdf

AGM 2023

theyorkeagles@gmail.com (York Eagles) — Wed, 03 May 2023 14:31:26 GMT

The 2023 AGM is on Thursday, 4th May.

K eep an eye on this site for decisions coming out of that meeting.

yorkeagles

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