10th March 2010

Notice for U18s: Practice this Thursday at All Saints, NOT EIS. 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Half an hour later than usual (so no excuse for latecomers!)

Notice for U14s: This week's practice at All Saints on Thursday has been cancelled.

Three very important fixtures this weekend and previews in order of importance?

The numbers 1 and 3 that make up 13 take on an extra meaning this weekend. The U13s either have 1 or 3 matches left this season. If they win on Sunday they are guaranteed an extra 2 matches at the final fours on the 27th March in Nottingham. Their opponents on Sunday are an unknown quantity at this level; what we do know is that they are unbeaten this season, but only won their last game by 1. Hard to call but obviously we are willing the Sharks on to push for the club’s second silverware this season.

The importance of the U16’s game against Trafford is due to the seedings of the play offs. The top two North Premier are seeded to meet the top two South Premier in the Final Fours and also getting home advantage on the way. Home court advantage and not having to play one of the South’s top two teams counts for a lot, to assure this, a victory is required at Springs on Saturday. All support welcome in another roses match.

Finally the U18s are in a similar position in their last match against Birmingham. A win would clinch second place but if not Birmingham would still need an unbeaten run in to dislodge the Sharks. This follows on from the U16 match if you want an afternoon of action!

9th March 2010

U16s practice session this Wednesday now at All Saints from 8:00 to 9:30/10:00pm, not at EIS.

U13s Quarter Final location now confirmed below.

Information from the BBL Sharks regarding Sport Relief in Sheffield, (click on their logo above)

8th March 2010

Please return during the day/week as weekend reports filter through. The following have been posted so far: U13s Play Off vs Manchester II, U14s vs Doncaster, U18s vs Trafford (plus preview) and the U16 stats.

U13s time/date confirmed for quarter final play offs, awaiting location confirmation.

7th March 2010

The U14s eventually get going to win their last league match and now take a well earned rest before the play offs in 3 weeks time.

The U18s visit to Northants bears more fruit than yesterday's U15 visit as they seem to run riot in the last quarter and come away with their biggest win of the season. Well done to all.

6th March 2010

Today’s main news is that the U15s season came to an end. The match was one of the games of the season, with the knock out stages bringing added atmosphere, drama and tension that unfortunately saw the Sharks edged out. Not only did the team and supporters take away heartache but at least pride in the performance.

Meanwhile in the play off the U13s brushed aside Manchester II to move to the quarter finals. They now play City of Birmingham next week.

In the regular league fixtures both the U16s and U18s record victories, whilst the U14s look to finish their league season with a 100% record tomorrow away in Doncaster. All the best to them and the U18s who also play away at Northants.

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