Press Release #47 - 04th August 2025
Spain trip a massive success for Northants girls
Last week eight girls from the Northants “Lightning” Under 14 Girls team attended the B.C. Sueca Annual Girls Camp. This was the second initiative of co-operation between the two clubs and during their five days in Spain the girls were coached by coaches from the Sueca club led by the highly respected Ferran Pizcueta. There was also instruction and advice on sports psychology, nutrition, flexibility and injury prevention while the dribbling to music session was a highlight.
The trip wasn’t all about basketball and the Northants girls enjoyed a trip to the City of Arts and Science in the city of Valencia, a boat trip on the Albufeira salt lake and a morning on the beach. The team also had the opportunity to train at the state-of-the-art L’Alquiera Basketball Centre where an intense informal scrimmage broke out
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The trip wasn’t all about basketball and the Northants girls enjoyed a trip to the City of Arts and Science in the city of Valencia, a boat trip on the Albufeira salt lake and a morning on the beach. The team also had the opportunity to train at the state-of-the-art L’Alquiera Basketball Centre where an intense informal scrimmage broke out
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Press Release #46 - 28th July 2025
Three girls play in the Aspire All-Star Tournament.
Three girls play in the Aspire All-Star Tournament.
Three girls from the Northants Basketball Club represented the Central Region in last weekend’s Aspire All-Star Tournament held in Manchester. Amelia Wesely-Maryan played for the Under 15 team while Gracie Barrett and Jamelia Gordon were in the Under 13 team.
Both Central teams struggled in the tournament the Under 15’s winning just one of their pool games while the Under 13’s lost all three, In the 3rd and 4th Play Off games the Under 13’s lost 68-84 to North with Gordon contributing 12 invaluable points while Wesely-Maryan scored 14 points as the Under 15’s gained revenge over London with a 60 – 53 win to claim 3rd place.
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Three girls from the Northants Basketball Club represented the Central Region in last weekend’s Aspire All-Star Tournament held in Manchester. Amelia Wesely-Maryan played for the Under 15 team while Gracie Barrett and Jamelia Gordon were in the Under 13 team.
Both Central teams struggled in the tournament the Under 15’s winning just one of their pool games while the Under 13’s lost all three, In the 3rd and 4th Play Off games the Under 13’s lost 68-84 to North with Gordon contributing 12 invaluable points while Wesely-Maryan scored 14 points as the Under 15’s gained revenge over London with a 60 – 53 win to claim 3rd place.
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Press Release #45 - 21st July 2025
Six new coaches for the Northants Basketball Club
To help service next season’s sixteen teams the Northants Basketball Club will welcome six new coaches.
Gary Burton is an extremely experienced coach and he will front up the Under 12 Mixed team assisted by Niall Glynane
The Under 11 Programme will have a completely new look with Steven Matthews returning to the Club to coach one team while Gary Nordigian will look after the other team. The programme will be supervised by John Collins.
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Gary Burton is an extremely experienced coach and he will front up the Under 12 Mixed team assisted by Niall Glynane
The Under 11 Programme will have a completely new look with Steven Matthews returning to the Club to coach one team while Gary Nordigian will look after the other team. The programme will be supervised by John Collins.
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Press Release #44 - 14th July 2025
Sixteen teams for the Northants Basketball Club
Next season the Northants Basketball Club will run sixteen competitive teams, playing in a mixture of the English National League the YBL and the Rose of the Shires League. In addition to the competitive programme the Club will also run six Casual Sessions including the Ballers sessions plus the “Just Mums” session.
Based on their performances last season both the “Lightning” Under 14 and Under 16 Girls teams have been offered places in the Premier Division. This will involve a great deal more travelling for the teams but will offer them a far greater challenge than playing in the Regional Conferences.
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Based on their performances last season both the “Lightning” Under 14 and Under 16 Girls teams have been offered places in the Premier Division. This will involve a great deal more travelling for the teams but will offer them a far greater challenge than playing in the Regional Conferences.
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Press Release #43 - 07th July 2025
Amelia’s England struggle in Junior NBA Tournament
The England Under 15 Girls team which included Northants “Lightning” player Amelia Wesley-Maryan finished in a disappointing fourth place in the Junior NBA Tournament staged at L’Alqueria training facility in Valencia last week. England managed just one win, against the Netherlands but lost to the same team in the 3rd and 4th Play Off game.
With only limited playing time Amelia was able to make some positive contributions and unlike some of the England players didn’t seem fazed by the intensity of the games.
Amelia will now be hoping to gain selection for the Central Region to play in the “Aspire” All-Star Tournament later this month in Manchester. If she was selected it would keep her in contention for a place in next season’s Great Britan Under 16 team.
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With only limited playing time Amelia was able to make some positive contributions and unlike some of the England players didn’t seem fazed by the intensity of the games.
Amelia will now be hoping to gain selection for the Central Region to play in the “Aspire” All-Star Tournament later this month in Manchester. If she was selected it would keep her in contention for a place in next season’s Great Britan Under 16 team.
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Press Release #42 - 30th June 2025
The news from the Northants Basketball Club has a distinct feel of Spain.
Later this week Amelia Wesley-Maryan will pull on her England vest in readiness for her third tournament with the national team. The latest tournament is the Under 15 Girls Junior NBA European Championships which will be staged at the state-of-the-art court L’Alqueria training facility.
The teams participating in the tournament will be the club champions from Europe but as there isn’t an Under 15 Girls Junior NBA Championship in England the national team has been sent to compete against club teams.
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The teams participating in the tournament will be the club champions from Europe but as there isn’t an Under 15 Girls Junior NBA Championship in England the national team has been sent to compete against club teams.
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Press Release #41 - 24th June 2025
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Northamptonshire Basketball Hall of Fame
This season Coach Karen Goodrich has combined her duties as Club Administrator with the Northants Basketball Club with coaching the Under 11 and Under 14 Girls “Lightning” teams with both teams enjoying considerable success. The Under 11’s won the Rose of the Shires League going through the season unbeaten while the Under 14’s finished top of the Midlands Conference of the National League losing just one game all season, a single basket loss away at Mansfield “Giants” |
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Press Release #40 - 17th June 2025
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Northamptonshire Basketball Hall of Fame
Considering its size, the current population 750 thousand and with no major urban town or city, the county of Northamptonshire certainly ‘punches’ above its weight when it comes to basketball. Currently the county can boast:
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Press Release #39 - 03rd June 2025
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The third talented player from the Northants Basketball Club to be featured had some good news last week.
Amelia Wesley-Marya is selected for England After a stringent programme of “Aspire” coaching sessions and Inter Regional Tournament and an England Camp Amelia gained selection for the England Girls Under 15 team to play in a number of tournaments.
The first, the Home Countries Tournament was staged in Manchester last weekend with England winning all three games, Amelia making significant contributions from limited playing time. Later this month the team will travel to Montenegro for an International Tournament followed by the Junior NBA Finals in Valencia in July. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release |
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Press Release #38 - 27th May 2025
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The second talented player from the Northants Basketball Club
to be featured is..... Logan Tanner Over recent years there has been a move in basketball coaching to produce complete players rather than players for specific positions.
In theory this is a good idea but in practice it is very difficult and rarely achieved. One such player was Logan Tanner who last season played for the Northants “Thunder” Under 16, Under 17 and Under 18 teams. A pupil at Duston School, Logan was able to fulfill numerous roles for all three teams with an ability to ‘handle’ the ball, play as a forward but with an ability to ‘post up’ smaller opponents. With Club’s Under 16 team Logan averaged 15 points and 9 rebounds per game over the course of the season. His highlight game came in the overtime win over Nottingham “Hoods” a game I which he scored 23 points including all ten points “Thunder” scored in overtime. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release |
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Press Release #37 - 20th May 2025
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Urte Maldutyte is a Year 7 student at Northampton School for Girls and is an exceptionally talented basketball player.
This season she has helped the schools’ Year 7 and Year 8 teams reach the Finals of the Junior NBA competitions after qualifying from difficult London based pools. N.S.G. will play their finals on 19th and 20th June at the University of East London. During this season’s campaign Maldutyte has been the natural leader for both teams displaying maturity and game understanding well beyond her years. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release |
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Press Release #36 - 13th May 2025
Two out of three for Northants teams at the YBL Finals
Three teams from the Northants Club played in YBL Play off Finals staged at Bromsgrove School last weekend with two of them winning and one losing in overtime.
“Lightning” Under 13 Girls storm to win over “Predators”
YBL All Girls Under 13 Final
Northants “Lightning” 81 – 36 Nuneaton “Predators”
The two regular season games between these two teams had been shared each team recording wins on their own court so a close game was expected. In the event on the day, “Lightning” proved to be far too strong for “Predators” and with ten of their players contributing to their final total they cruised to victory.
“Lightning” took control of the game in the first quarter and with Gracie Barrett and Urte Maldutyte combining for fourteen points they won the quarter by 23 points to 11. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Three teams from the Northants Club played in YBL Play off Finals staged at Bromsgrove School last weekend with two of them winning and one losing in overtime.
“Lightning” Under 13 Girls storm to win over “Predators”
YBL All Girls Under 13 Final
Northants “Lightning” 81 – 36 Nuneaton “Predators”
The two regular season games between these two teams had been shared each team recording wins on their own court so a close game was expected. In the event on the day, “Lightning” proved to be far too strong for “Predators” and with ten of their players contributing to their final total they cruised to victory.
“Lightning” took control of the game in the first quarter and with Gracie Barrett and Urte Maldutyte combining for fourteen points they won the quarter by 23 points to 11. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Press Release #35 - 05th May 2025
Semi Final Heartbreak for “Lightning” Under 15 Girls
YBL Under 15 Girls Play Off Semi-Final
Northants “Lightning” 45 – 50 Abingdon “Eagles”
A below par Northants “Lightning” Under 15 Girls fell to a shock five point defeat in their YBL Play Off semi-final game against Abingdon “Eagles” Last Saturday.
Having beaten “Eagles” on two occasions in regular season games, “Lightning” went into the game full of confidence but after the first ten minutes of play they found themselves trailing by five points to seventeen and they knew they were in for a tough game. “Lightning” won the next three quarters of play but not by sufficient margins to make up the deficit and they were guilty of missing a number of easy shots. They were also handicapped by losing two key players with five fouls but in the final analysis this is a game they should have won. Having said that nothing should be taken away from a determined Abingdon side that deservedly reached the club’s first ever YBL Final. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
YBL Under 15 Girls Play Off Semi-Final
Northants “Lightning” 45 – 50 Abingdon “Eagles”
A below par Northants “Lightning” Under 15 Girls fell to a shock five point defeat in their YBL Play Off semi-final game against Abingdon “Eagles” Last Saturday.
Having beaten “Eagles” on two occasions in regular season games, “Lightning” went into the game full of confidence but after the first ten minutes of play they found themselves trailing by five points to seventeen and they knew they were in for a tough game. “Lightning” won the next three quarters of play but not by sufficient margins to make up the deficit and they were guilty of missing a number of easy shots. They were also handicapped by losing two key players with five fouls but in the final analysis this is a game they should have won. Having said that nothing should be taken away from a determined Abingdon side that deservedly reached the club’s first ever YBL Final. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Press Release #34 - 28th April 2025
Almost four hundred players, their parents, carers, siblings and friends assembled at The Mercure Hotel last Sunday for the Northants Basketball Club’s annual Presentation Evening.
Karen Goodrich the Club’s administrator summarised a season which had seen the seventeen teams from the club playing 232. games winning 166 of them. Six teams have already won titles while another three teams have advanced to the final stages of their relevant YBL competitions.
Club President John Collins thanked the parents of the players in the Club for ferrying them to practices and games. He also pointed out that if the Club’s coaches were paid the minimum wage for the time they give voluntarily the cost to society would be a massive £40 thousand. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Karen Goodrich the Club’s administrator summarised a season which had seen the seventeen teams from the club playing 232. games winning 166 of them. Six teams have already won titles while another three teams have advanced to the final stages of their relevant YBL competitions.
Club President John Collins thanked the parents of the players in the Club for ferrying them to practices and games. He also pointed out that if the Club’s coaches were paid the minimum wage for the time they give voluntarily the cost to society would be a massive £40 thousand. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Press Release #33 - 21st April 2025
Press Release #32 - 15th April 2025
Spanish trip a huge success
Under 16 Boys have a ‘ball’ in Spain and five girls from the Club
play for the East Midlands
The Northants “Thunder” Under 16 Boys have returned to Northampton after a very enjoyable and highly successful trip to Spain. The team accompanied by Coaches Brad Hughes and George Adeseko spent five days at the Elite Basketball Experience Camp based at Collegeo Europeo in Getafe southwest of Madrid.
During their time in Spain the players were given the opportunity of working with and playing against Spanish players. The “Thunder” boys commented that the experience had, “Opened our eyes to how players from another country view and play the game of basketball. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
play for the East Midlands
The Northants “Thunder” Under 16 Boys have returned to Northampton after a very enjoyable and highly successful trip to Spain. The team accompanied by Coaches Brad Hughes and George Adeseko spent five days at the Elite Basketball Experience Camp based at Collegeo Europeo in Getafe southwest of Madrid.
During their time in Spain the players were given the opportunity of working with and playing against Spanish players. The “Thunder” boys commented that the experience had, “Opened our eyes to how players from another country view and play the game of basketball. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Press Release #31 - 07th April 2025
Next Monday twelve boys from the Northants “Thunder” Under 16 Boys NBL and YBL teams will fly out to Madrid to attend a four day Elite Basketball Experience Camp based at the Collegeo Europeo in Getafe south-west of Madrid and organized by TGBA.
The group will be accompanied by Head Coach Brad Hughes and Coach George Adeseko and during the visit will benefit from on court practices, weights room sessions and team building exercises supervised by Spanish coaches. The boys will also play in tournament against a team from Collegeo Europeo and other teams attending the camp.
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The group will be accompanied by Head Coach Brad Hughes and Coach George Adeseko and during the visit will benefit from on court practices, weights room sessions and team building exercises supervised by Spanish coaches. The boys will also play in tournament against a team from Collegeo Europeo and other teams attending the camp.
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Press Release #29 - 24th March 2025
Another very busy weekend for teams from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend including the Under 15 Girls advancing to the Semi-Final of the YBL Play Offs
In his last ever game for the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men, Danielius Jokulis poured in 30 points to guide his team to victory over the Deby “Trailblazers” second string with the win coming on the back of a stunning second quarter during which “Thunder” outscored their opponents by 35 points to ten.
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In his last ever game for the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men, Danielius Jokulis poured in 30 points to guide his team to victory over the Deby “Trailblazers” second string with the win coming on the back of a stunning second quarter during which “Thunder” outscored their opponents by 35 points to ten.
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Press Release #27 - 11th March 2025
As part of the process of establishing links with the Vela Basketball Academy and B.C. Sueca the Northants Basketball Club entertained six delegates from the Spanish club last week.
During the visit the delegation watched the Northampton School for Girls Under 16 team beat Woking High School and watched Northants Basketball Club and Northampton School for Boys Basketball Academy practices. They also ran a session with players from the N.S.G under 12 team as well as exploring the town and enjoying meals at local restaurants.
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During the visit the delegation watched the Northampton School for Girls Under 16 team beat Woking High School and watched Northants Basketball Club and Northampton School for Boys Basketball Academy practices. They also ran a session with players from the N.S.G under 12 team as well as exploring the town and enjoying meals at local restaurants.
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Press Release #26 - 03rd March 2025
After two quiet weekends because of Half Term it was business as usual for the Northants Basketball Club with ten games and two tournaments.
The Northants Under 17 Boys made the long trip to Ledbury for the YBL Cup Finals and made the trip home with a piece of silverware after beating Leodonites by 65 points to 50.
After the long journey “Thunder” were confronted with a capable a physical Leodonites team that gave Coach Brad Hughes several problems with match-ups. As the game clock clicked down for the end of the first quarter Leodonites were leading 17-15 before a J.J. Lothian buzzer beating triple gave “Thunder” an unexpected lead.
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After the long journey “Thunder” were confronted with a capable a physical Leodonites team that gave Coach Brad Hughes several problems with match-ups. As the game clock clicked down for the end of the first quarter Leodonites were leading 17-15 before a J.J. Lothian buzzer beating triple gave “Thunder” an unexpected lead.
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Press Release #25 - 25th February 2025
The second week of Half Term meant another quiet weekend for the Northants Basketball Club with just three National League games and a tournament.
Earlier in the season the Northants “Thunder” Under 18 Boys lost to the Charnwood College second string by twenty points so this ten point defeat represented an improvement but the feeling amongst the “Thunder” players and coaching staff was it was a game they could have won.
Eight points from Danielius Jokulis helped “Thunder” stay in contention during the first quarter but in the second quarter they found it difficult to match up against the Charnwood line up losing it by 13 points to 23 to trail 28-40 at half time.
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Eight points from Danielius Jokulis helped “Thunder” stay in contention during the first quarter but in the second quarter they found it difficult to match up against the Charnwood line up losing it by 13 points to 23 to trail 28-40 at half time.
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Press Release #24 - 18th February 2025
Only four games for teams from the Northants Basketball Club because of Half Term but four wins including revenge victories for the Under 16 Boys and Girls
There is a common myth that basketball is a non-contact sport. Nothing could be further from the truth but last Saturday’s North Conference game between league newcomers FBA Manchester and Northants “Lightning” went way over the acceptable level of contact. One of the parents who had made the journey to Manchester described the game as, “Like watching a rugby match.”
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Press Release #23 - 11th February 2025
After several very successful weekends for teams from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend saw more losses than wins.Brave Junior Men lose narrowly to Conference topping “Dynamite”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Northants “Thunder” 77- 79 Leicester “Dynamite
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Northants “Thunder” 77- 79 Leicester “Dynamite
A stunning thirty-five point haul from Logan Ormshaw couldn’t prevent the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men slipping to a two point defeat against top of the table Leicester “Dynamite” but the Northants boys could look back on this game with a great deal of pride.
“Thunder” went into the game without the services of second leading scorer Danielus Jokulis who was on duty with Moulton College in Bucharest and started the game in nervous mood slipping behind by ten points as the first quarter drew to a close, then inspired by a couple of three-pointers from Harry Dutton and Logan Ormshaw they embarked on a nine – zero charge to close the gap to 20-21 by the end of the quarter. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
“Thunder” went into the game without the services of second leading scorer Danielus Jokulis who was on duty with Moulton College in Bucharest and started the game in nervous mood slipping behind by ten points as the first quarter drew to a close, then inspired by a couple of three-pointers from Harry Dutton and Logan Ormshaw they embarked on a nine – zero charge to close the gap to 20-21 by the end of the quarter. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release
Press Release #22 - 03rd February 2025
Another busy weekend for teams from the Northants Basketball Club with a mixed set of results
Junior Women complete the double over “Spinners”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Lancashire “Spinners” 59 – 69 Northants “Lightning
Junior Women complete the double over “Spinners”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Lancashire “Spinners” 59 – 69 Northants “Lightning
The Northants “Lightning” Under 18 Girls made the long trip to Bury on Sunday and picked up a hard-earned ten point win to complete the double over the Lancashire team.
Quite amazingly all 69 of “Lightning’s” points were scored by three players Macie Latimer, Jenny Oamen and Amelia Wesley
Maryan but they were supported by and excellent team defensive effort which kept the “Spinner” offence under control for the whole game.
“Lightning” edged all four quarters and the win takes them up to sixth in the North Conference table with every chance of improving that position in the coming weeks.
Quite amazingly all 69 of “Lightning’s” points were scored by three players Macie Latimer, Jenny Oamen and Amelia Wesley
Maryan but they were supported by and excellent team defensive effort which kept the “Spinner” offence under control for the whole game.
“Lightning” edged all four quarters and the win takes them up to sixth in the North Conference table with every chance of improving that position in the coming weeks.
Press Release #21 - 28th January 2025
Over eighty boys and girls from the Northants Basketball Club played in competitive games last weekend and came up with a total of eleven wins.
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Cardiff Met “Archers 26 – 62 Northants “Lightning”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Cardiff Met “Archers 26 – 62 Northants “Lightning”
Earlier this season the Northants “Lightning” Junior Women lost to Cardiff “Archers” but revenge was sweet for the Northants Last Sunday as they recorded a resounding win over the Welsh team.
The resounding win was based on some excellent defensive teamwork allied to a stunning 30 point haul from Macie Latimer supported by 17 points from Jenny Oamen and ten from Amelia Wesley-Maryan.
“Archers” who started the day in fourth place in the Conference, were restricted to single digit points in all for quarters thanks to the efforts of Tolani Akanmu, Cameron Keuberg, and Alicija Przybysz while the defensive rebounding of Rya Barnes, Iviana Meadows and Peace Okum allowed “Lightning” to launch countless fast breaks.
The resounding win was based on some excellent defensive teamwork allied to a stunning 30 point haul from Macie Latimer supported by 17 points from Jenny Oamen and ten from Amelia Wesley-Maryan.
“Archers” who started the day in fourth place in the Conference, were restricted to single digit points in all for quarters thanks to the efforts of Tolani Akanmu, Cameron Keuberg, and Alicija Przybysz while the defensive rebounding of Rya Barnes, Iviana Meadows and Peace Okum allowed “Lightning” to launch countless fast breaks.
Press Release #20 - 21st January 2025
Another busy weekend for teams from the Northants Basketball Club with eight wins and just two losses.
Junior Women turn in spirited performance against “Hatters II”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Northants “Lightning” 58 – 76 Sheffield “Hatters II”
Junior Women turn in spirited performance against “Hatters II”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Northants “Lightning” 58 – 76 Sheffield “Hatters II”
Earlier in the season the Northants “Lightning” Under 18 Girls were hammered 103-50 by the Sheffield “Hatters” second string. It was a very different story at the Basketball Centre last Sunday with “Lightning” being highly competitive for the whole game finally losing by just 18 points. This massive improvement was down to an excellent team defensive effort and 49 points from Macie Latimer, Jenny Oamen and Amelia Wesley-Maryan the three rookies in the team.
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Press Release #19 - 14th January 2025
Ten games for teams from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend with eight wins
Brave Junior Women go down to “Slam”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Wolverhampton “Slam” 70 - 54 Northants “Lightning”
Brave Junior Women go down to “Slam”
Under 18 Girls National League North Conference
Wolverhampton “Slam” 70 - 54 Northants “Lightning”
The Northants “Lightning” Junior Women took on high-flying Wolverhampton “Slam” last Sunday with just eight players and came out of the contest on the wrong end of a 70-54 scoreline despite a stunning 30-point haul from rookie Amelia Wesley-Maryan. Earlier in the season “Lightning” has lost to “Slam” by 36 points so this result represents a definite improvement which will be invaluable going into this weekend’s clash against Conference leaders Sheffield “Hatters II”.
Against “Slam”, “Lightning” made a poor start to the game losing the first quarter by 25 points to ten. Coach Lee Meadows made some adjustments for the second quarter and thanks to ten points from Wesley-Maryan only lost it by two points at 16-18.
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Against “Slam”, “Lightning” made a poor start to the game losing the first quarter by 25 points to ten. Coach Lee Meadows made some adjustments for the second quarter and thanks to ten points from Wesley-Maryan only lost it by two points at 16-18.
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Press Release #18 - 07th January 2025
It was ‘back to work’ for five teams from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend and all five came up with a win
Huge fourth quarter sees Junior Men home against “Tornadoes”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Coventry “Tornadoes” 89 – 99 Northants “Thunder”
Over the past few seasons a keen rivalry has developed between the Northants and Coventry “Tornadoes” clubs. This rivalry was evident in last Saturday’s Junior Men’s clash with “Thunder” claiming victory thanks to a stunning fourth quarter which “Thunder” won by 30 points to 19 to claim a ten-point victory.
Thanks to the efforts of Logan Ormshaw and Danielius Jokulis, “Thunder” had eked out a narrow 45-42 lead at half time but the home team took the third quarter 28-24 to go into the final stanza leading by a single point. In that final quarter Jokulis poured in 14 personal points to lead his side to victory.
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Huge fourth quarter sees Junior Men home against “Tornadoes”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Coventry “Tornadoes” 89 – 99 Northants “Thunder”
Over the past few seasons a keen rivalry has developed between the Northants and Coventry “Tornadoes” clubs. This rivalry was evident in last Saturday’s Junior Men’s clash with “Thunder” claiming victory thanks to a stunning fourth quarter which “Thunder” won by 30 points to 19 to claim a ten-point victory.
Thanks to the efforts of Logan Ormshaw and Danielius Jokulis, “Thunder” had eked out a narrow 45-42 lead at half time but the home team took the third quarter 28-24 to go into the final stanza leading by a single point. In that final quarter Jokulis poured in 14 personal points to lead his side to victory.
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Press Release #17 - 30th December 2024
After the short Christmas break five teams from the Northants Basketball Club are in action this coming weekend
The midway point of the 2024 / ’25 season is an appropriate time to have a look at the playing records of the Club’s eighteen teams. In total teams from the Club have played 105 games, winning 75 of them. Four of the Club’s teams the Under 15 Boys, Under 15, Under 14 and Under 11 Girls are undefeated while six teams have lost just one game.
Away from the competitive programmes the Club is also extremely proud of the “Ballers” Programme for boys and girls aged four to ten, and the two Casual Sessions while the “Just Mums” sessions have proved to be a huge success
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The midway point of the 2024 / ’25 season is an appropriate time to have a look at the playing records of the Club’s eighteen teams. In total teams from the Club have played 105 games, winning 75 of them. Four of the Club’s teams the Under 15 Boys, Under 15, Under 14 and Under 11 Girls are undefeated while six teams have lost just one game.
Away from the competitive programmes the Club is also extremely proud of the “Ballers” Programme for boys and girls aged four to ten, and the two Casual Sessions while the “Just Mums” sessions have proved to be a huge success
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Press Release #16 - 24th December 2024
Just three games last weekend for teams from the Northants Basketball Club, with two wins and one loss
Junior Men complete the ‘double’ over “Arrows”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Derbyshire “Arrows” 66 -77 Northants “Thunder”
Junior Men complete the ‘double’ over “Arrows”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Derbyshire “Arrows” 66 -77 Northants “Thunder”
The Northants “Thunder” Junior Men battled their way through the Christmas traffic to south Yorkshire to take on Derbyshire “Arrows” for the second consecutive weekend and recorded a battling eleven points win.
Not for the first time this season the “Thunder” scoring was led by Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw with 21 and 19 points but against “Arrows” there were important points contributions from Mac Manthata, Jake Muxlow and Rio Stephenson and these were to prove to be decisive.
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Not for the first time this season the “Thunder” scoring was led by Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw with 21 and 19 points but against “Arrows” there were important points contributions from Mac Manthata, Jake Muxlow and Rio Stephenson and these were to prove to be decisive.
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Press Release #15 - 17th December 2024
Last weekend was one of if not ‘the’ busiest in the history of the Northants Basketball Club.
Despite two postponements, teams from the Club played twelve games.
Junior Men get back to winning ways
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Northants “Thunder” 84 - 68 Derbyshire “Arrows”
Despite two postponements, teams from the Club played twelve games.
Junior Men get back to winning ways
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Northants “Thunder” 84 - 68 Derbyshire “Arrows”
Forty-nine joint points haul from Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw was crucial as the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men got back to winning ways with a 16 point win over a Derbyshire “Arrows” team that provided awkward opposition.
If “Thunder” were expecting an easy game against a team below them in the Midland II Conference they were in a for a surprise in the first quarter as they struggled to contain “Arrows” speedy guard Goodwin-Huckney and they were a little fortunate to close the quarter all square at 20 points apiece.
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If “Thunder” were expecting an easy game against a team below them in the Midland II Conference they were in a for a surprise in the first quarter as they struggled to contain “Arrows” speedy guard Goodwin-Huckney and they were a little fortunate to close the quarter all square at 20 points apiece.
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Press Release #14 - 09th December 2024
Five wins from six games for teams from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend.
Junior Men come up short of “Warriors”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Leicester “Warriors” 68 - 60 Northants “Thunder”
Junior Men come up short of “Warriors”
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Leicester “Warriors” 68 - 60 Northants “Thunder”
A total of forty-five points from Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw wasn’t enough to prevent the Northants “Thunder” Junior Men slipping to an eight point defeat against Leicetser “Warriros”.
“Thunder” made a good start to the game and thanks to three, triples from Jokulis and Ormshaw edged the first quarter by 16 points to 14. The second quarter saw “Thunder’s” half court offfence break down and “Warriors” were able to use their physical superiority to win the quarter 23-13 and take a 37 to 29 half time lead
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“Thunder” made a good start to the game and thanks to three, triples from Jokulis and Ormshaw edged the first quarter by 16 points to 14. The second quarter saw “Thunder’s” half court offfence break down and “Warriors” were able to use their physical superiority to win the quarter 23-13 and take a 37 to 29 half time lead
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Press Release #13 - 02nd December 2024
Five wins from six games played by team from the Northants Basketball Club last weekend
Junior Men get back to winning ways with comeback win over “Hoods
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Nottingham “Hoods” 61 – 86 Northants “Thunder”
The Northants Junior Men recovered from a double-digit deficit to beat Nottingham “Hoods” last Saturday.
Trailing 1-12 early in the first quarter “Thunder” were indebted to skipper Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw as they recovered to 20-21 by the end of the quarter. The pair then contributed fifteen points in the second quarter as “Thunder” the quarter 19-13 to lead 39-34 at half time.
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Junior Men get back to winning ways with comeback win over “Hoods
Under 18 Boys National League Midlands II Conference
Nottingham “Hoods” 61 – 86 Northants “Thunder”
The Northants Junior Men recovered from a double-digit deficit to beat Nottingham “Hoods” last Saturday.
Trailing 1-12 early in the first quarter “Thunder” were indebted to skipper Danielius Jokulis and Logan Ormshaw as they recovered to 20-21 by the end of the quarter. The pair then contributed fifteen points in the second quarter as “Thunder” the quarter 19-13 to lead 39-34 at half time.
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Press Release #12 - 26th November 2024
A quiet weekend for the Club with just three games and Just Mums makes it to the Bernie Keith Show
Just Mums Programme makes the airwaves
Chloe Burdett of the Just Play organization who runs the Club’s Just Mums Programme appeared on BBC Radio Northampton Last Wednesday. She was interviewed by Bernie Keith and spoke about basketball in general, and specifically about the Just Play organization and the Just Mums
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Just Mums Programme makes the airwaves
Chloe Burdett of the Just Play organization who runs the Club’s Just Mums Programme appeared on BBC Radio Northampton Last Wednesday. She was interviewed by Bernie Keith and spoke about basketball in general, and specifically about the Just Play organization and the Just Mums
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Press Release #11 - 19th November 2024
Teams from the Northants Basketball Club played twelve games last weekend with nine wins and just three losses.
Third quarter drought costs Junior Men dear against Charnwood College.
Junior Men’s National League Midlands’s Conference
Northants “Thunder” 61 – 80 Charnwood College Riders II
Trailing 31-35 at half time against the Charnwood College second team the Northants Junior Men were well in contention in this Midland Conference game. Needing a good third quarter “Thunder” scored just one field goal in ten minutes and went scoreless for the first six minutes of the quarter while Charnwood scored 14 points to take a 57-31 lead
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Third quarter drought costs Junior Men dear against Charnwood College.
Junior Men’s National League Midlands’s Conference
Northants “Thunder” 61 – 80 Charnwood College Riders II
Trailing 31-35 at half time against the Charnwood College second team the Northants Junior Men were well in contention in this Midland Conference game. Needing a good third quarter “Thunder” scored just one field goal in ten minutes and went scoreless for the first six minutes of the quarter while Charnwood scored 14 points to take a 57-31 lead
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Press Release #10 - 12th November 2024
Junior Men get back to winning ways.
Junior Men’s National League Midlands’s Conference
Lincoln “Panthers” 69 - 75 Northants “Thunder”
When these teams met earlier in the season “Thunder” recorded a comfortable 30 plus points win but when they arrived in Lincoln they were confronted by a very different “Panthers” team.
Despite this “Thunder” started the game in dominant fashion as they jumped out to a 22-10 lead with Harry Dutton and Logan Ormshaw scoring freely. The second quarter was a much tighter affair which “Panthers” edged 20-19 with Danielius Jakulis looking sharp for “Thunder”
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Junior Men’s National League Midlands’s Conference
Lincoln “Panthers” 69 - 75 Northants “Thunder”
When these teams met earlier in the season “Thunder” recorded a comfortable 30 plus points win but when they arrived in Lincoln they were confronted by a very different “Panthers” team.
Despite this “Thunder” started the game in dominant fashion as they jumped out to a 22-10 lead with Harry Dutton and Logan Ormshaw scoring freely. The second quarter was a much tighter affair which “Panthers” edged 20-19 with Danielius Jakulis looking sharp for “Thunder”
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Press Release #9 - 04th November 2024
Junior Men’s National League Midlands’s Conference
Leicester “Dynamite” 91 - 59 Northants “Thunder”
Twenty-five points from Logan Ormshaw and fourteen from Danielius Jokulis weren’t enough to prevent Leicester “Dynamite” claiming victory over the Northants Junior Men. “Thunder” were competitive for three of the four quarters but the game was won and lost in the second quarter which “Dynamite” won by 37 points to seven.
This weekend the team travels to Lincolnshire “Panthers” a team they have already beaten this season.
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Leicester “Dynamite” 91 - 59 Northants “Thunder”
Twenty-five points from Logan Ormshaw and fourteen from Danielius Jokulis weren’t enough to prevent Leicester “Dynamite” claiming victory over the Northants Junior Men. “Thunder” were competitive for three of the four quarters but the game was won and lost in the second quarter which “Dynamite” won by 37 points to seven.
This weekend the team travels to Lincolnshire “Panthers” a team they have already beaten this season.
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Press Release #8 - 28th October 2024
The Northants “Thunder” Under 16 Boys travelled to Nottingham for this top of the table clash in optimistic mood after their brace of wins the previous weekend, The game ended in a comfortable win for “Hoods” with “Thunder” guilty of missing a number of easy scoring opportunities as well as a number of free throws.
“Thunder” made a poor start to game losing the first quarter 10-22 as they struggled to break the “Hoods” ‘press defence. Things got no better in the second quarter which “Thunder” lost by eight points to 21 and trailing 18-43 at half time they had the preverbal mountain to climb.
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“Thunder” made a poor start to game losing the first quarter 10-22 as they struggled to break the “Hoods” ‘press defence. Things got no better in the second quarter which “Thunder” lost by eight points to 21 and trailing 18-43 at half time they had the preverbal mountain to climb.
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Press Release #7 - 22nd October 2024
Against a well-organized Cardiff Met “Archers” team the Northants “Lightning” Junior Women were competitive for most of the game. The eventual loss was almost totally down to two nightmare periods of four minutes each.
The first came at the start of the third quarter with “Lightning” holding a 24-20 lead. Thet were hit by a 13-4 Cardiff charge to slip behind, but they battled hard to stay in touch and only trailed 31-39 going into the last quarter of the game. Needing a good start to that final quarter they managed just three points in the first six minutes of play while “Archers” poured in fourteen.
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The first came at the start of the third quarter with “Lightning” holding a 24-20 lead. Thet were hit by a 13-4 Cardiff charge to slip behind, but they battled hard to stay in touch and only trailed 31-39 going into the last quarter of the game. Needing a good start to that final quarter they managed just three points in the first six minutes of play while “Archers” poured in fourteen.
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Press Release #6 - 15th October 2024
If diving for the ball and hustling for every loose ball earned points then the Northants “Lightning” Junior Women would have easily won this game. No one could question their commitment but technically they were second best to an athletic Wolverhampton “Slam” team.
In many ways “Lightning” created problems for themselves as they failed to cope with “Slam’s” aggressive zone press. The Northants girls were guilty of either trying to dribble through the defence or throw long speculative passes; both tactics leading to numerous turn-overs and easy scores for the visitors.
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In many ways “Lightning” created problems for themselves as they failed to cope with “Slam’s” aggressive zone press. The Northants girls were guilty of either trying to dribble through the defence or throw long speculative passes; both tactics leading to numerous turn-overs and easy scores for the visitors.
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Press Release #5 - 08th October 2024
If you were looking for a quiet Sunday afternoon, then the Northants Basketball Centre was not the place to be last Sunday. Over the last few years games between “thunder” and “Tornadoes” have been close run affairs and so it proved on Sunday with “Tornadoes” taking a 70-69 lead after a seven-zero charge with five minutes of the game remaining. The lead was to change a further six times but when “Tornadoes” guard Gilbert drained three of four free throws to give his side a four point lead it looked all up for “Thunder”. James Kennett-Maughan came off the bench to drain a three-pointer and it was game on once again.
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Press Release #4 - 01st October 2024
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Last Sunday the Northants “Lightning” Junior Women faced one of the most unpleasant experiences in sport, namely a long journey home after a disappointing defeat.
After their long journey north “Lightning” made an excellent start to the game edging the first quarter 15-12 thanks to nine points from Amelia Wesley-Maryan. It was a very different “Eagles” team that hit the court for the second quarter and their physical play seriously disrupted “Lightning’s” offensive play. The home team won the quarter 24-12 to take a 33-28 half time lead but “Lightning” were still well in contention if they could cope with the physical nature of the game. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release |
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Press Release #3 - 24th September 2024
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The Northants Junior Men welcomed National League new boys Lincolnshire “Panthers” to the Basketball Centre last Saturday and showed them what the step up to the National League was all about. “Thunder” rushed into a 17-4 lead but their defence was adjudged to be over aggressive resulting in “Panthers” closing the gap to 27-10 from the free throw line.
The start of the second quarter saw “Thunder” become too passive allowing “Panthers” to go on a 10-zero run to close the gap to 27-20. “Thunder” re-grouped and went on a 16-10 run to lead 43- 30 at half time but the visitors were still in the game. CLICK HERE to download the full Press Release |
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Press Release #2 - 17th September 2024
The Northants Basketball Club is delighted to announce two sponsorship agreements that will see all the girls’ teams in the Club and the Under 12 and Under 14 Boys National League teams provided with match warm-up tops. The two sponsors are Yusen Logistics a global logistics company who will provide tops for the girls and M.A.C. Construction Consultants Ltd who are based in Milton Keynes will provide tops for the two boys’ teams.
The warm up tops have been specially designed for the Club and will be supplied by Sixthman Basketball who have given the Club an outstanding deal because Club administrator Karen Goodrich is an ambassador for the company
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The warm up tops have been specially designed for the Club and will be supplied by Sixthman Basketball who have given the Club an outstanding deal because Club administrator Karen Goodrich is an ambassador for the company
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Press Release #1 - 09th September 2024
With the new basketball season set to get underway in the next couple of weeks the Northants Club is delighted to announce two new projects for the new season.
The first operating under the name of Just Mum’s is aimed at the large number of mothers of boys and girls playing in the Club who would like to try the sport for themselves.
Sessions will be held at the Basketball Centre on Monday evenings and will be run by Chloe Burdett a former player with the Club on behalf of the Just Play organization.
The second project is an Enhanced Programme for the Under 15 and Under 16 Boys teams. The programme will be in addition to the two on-court practices and will include: a personalised Strength and Conditioning Programme, advice on Hydration, Nutrition, Sleep and Recovery, Sports Psychology, Lifestyle Balance plus support on managing injuries and illness.
The Enhanced Programme will be delivered by local personal trainer Max Curle who has played basketball at the highest level and intimately understands the needs of the elite players. Not only will the programme help players to perform better this season it will also act as preparation for players looking to move on to Basketball Academies after the age of sixteen.
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The first operating under the name of Just Mum’s is aimed at the large number of mothers of boys and girls playing in the Club who would like to try the sport for themselves.
Sessions will be held at the Basketball Centre on Monday evenings and will be run by Chloe Burdett a former player with the Club on behalf of the Just Play organization.
The second project is an Enhanced Programme for the Under 15 and Under 16 Boys teams. The programme will be in addition to the two on-court practices and will include: a personalised Strength and Conditioning Programme, advice on Hydration, Nutrition, Sleep and Recovery, Sports Psychology, Lifestyle Balance plus support on managing injuries and illness.
The Enhanced Programme will be delivered by local personal trainer Max Curle who has played basketball at the highest level and intimately understands the needs of the elite players. Not only will the programme help players to perform better this season it will also act as preparation for players looking to move on to Basketball Academies after the age of sixteen.
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