Eagles Academy Under 16’s slump to 1-3 following a huge performance from Sheffield big-man Ibrahim. The Eagles started as they would continue against Sheffield opening the first quarter by playing solid defence but struggling to stop Sharks center Ibrahim as he dominated the offensive boards to score 13 of his game-high 37 points and added…
The Eagles Academy under 16s picked up their first win of the season Saturday on the road at Premier North newcomers Bradford Dragons thanks to a barrage of three pointers. The first quarter began with the Eagles looking lively on offense with 5 points in the first 30 seconds, however the Eagles defensive discipline was…
The Eagles Academy under 16s first away trip of the season ended with a 24-point loss Saturday, the Eagles struggled with Birmingham’s up-tempo style and athleticism throughout the game but proved often to be an easy equal of the Rockets – one of the favourites to go to the Final Four – throughout when the…
The Eagles Academy under 16s began their league season with a loss to Manchester Giants at Newcastle College on Saturday; in a game they feel they probably could have won. As the game began the problems which dominated the day for the Eagles reared their head early on with a both offences struggling mightily to…
Last Saturday saw the final game of the season for the under 16s Eagles. The first time these teams met – way back in November – the game had not been a pleasant one for the team from Newcastle, losing comfortably to a very aggressive and physical Birmingham side. The hosts were however confidant that…
