U14 Boys: MK Breakers 74-95 Manchester Magic

MK Breakers U14 Boys suffered their second defeat of the season on Sunday as Manchester Magic ran out 95-74 winners.

Top Scorers: Benjamin Ani-Adjei (23), Emmanuel Onwuneme (17), Jonathan Olumide (14)

U14 Girls: MK Breakers 91-57 Richmond Knights

MK Breakers U14 Girls maintained their 100% start to the season as they overcame Richmond Knights. Having scored over 100 in each of their last three games coming into the clash, the Girls showcased another side of their game in order to pick up the win.

Top Scorers: Faith Deakin (26), Chantelle Okoli (15), Lilijana Liddell-Mickovski (12)

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U14 Girls II: MK Breakers 114-22 Mansfield Giants

The Breakers U14 Girls II made it three wins in a row with a strong performance from start to finish. The Girls defended well and were quick to score fast break points. The U14 Girls are working hard in training and gelling together ahead of the rest of the season.

Top Scorers: Luka Stankeviciute (36), Holly Smith White (34), Olivia Malijonyte (12).

U16 Boys: MK Breakers: 55-37 Trafford Magic        

The U16 Boys put on an impressive defensive showcase, holding Trafford Magic to 37 points – having only allowed one perimeter shot for the whole game.

Top Scorers: Gabriel Noel (22),  Kaunain Kleyn (8)

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U16 Boys II: MK Breakers 74-68 Aylesbury Dux

The Breakers U16 Boys II showcased their gritty character as they picked up an overtime win against Aylesbury Dux. The Breakers weren’t at their best, but done enough to pick up the win.

Top Scorers: Kyros Luzinda (18), Charles Kaputo (13), Alvin Lau (9)

U16 Girls: MK Breakers 90-42 Kingston Lions

The U16 Girls are heading to the National Cup Final after beating Kingston Lions 90-42. The Breakers impressive National Cup run concludes at the Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester on the 20th January.

Top Scorers: Athena Thompson (29), Oceane Yagoli (12), Lauren Tsang (11), Jovy Chan (11)

U18 Men MK Breakers 68-73 True Vision Elite Surrey

The U18s Men suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of an impressive True Vision outfit. 

Top Scorers: Ethan Ononuga (17), Gabriel Formeloza (11)

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U18 Men II: MK Breakers 52-75 Oxford Hoops

Breakers U18 Men II faced up against second of the league Oxford Hoops. The encounter was a low scoring affair for both sides.

Top Scorers: Luke Murphy (19), Aidan Keeley (18), Gerrard Stead (4)

U18 Women: MK Breakers 48 – 93 CoLA Southwark Pride

The U18 Women bowed out of the National Cup in the semi-final against CoLA Southwark Pride, the best U18 team in England. It was always going to be a tough ask with the majority of the Breakers team playing in the U16 Cup semi-final earlier in the day. Nonetheless, a fantastic achievement for the young team to reach the semi-finals stage of the competition.

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U12 Boys: MK Breakers 79-32 Cambridge Cats

The U12 Boys maintained their 100% start to the season as they overcame Cambridge Cats at Shenley Brook End School. The win means the U12 Boys have now won seven in a row.

Top Scorers: Zachary Venn (20), Zahir Tamim (18)

U14 Boys II: MK Breakers 64-45 Cambridge Cats

MK Breakers U14 Boys II are another side yet to lose this season as they continued their unbeaten start to the season as they ran out winners over Cambridge Cats.

Top Scorers: Tiago Hendrikse (17), Ethan Chung (11)

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U14 Girls: MK Breakers 113-61 Team Solent Kestrels

MK Breakers U14 Girls scored over 100 points for the third game in a row as they beat Solent Kestrels in impressive fashion.

Top Scorers: Faith Deakin (53), Lili Liddell-Mickovski (13), Alessia Dinu (12), Luna Etienne (1).

U16 Boys: MK Breakers 53-50 York Eagles

MK Breakers U16 Boys made it three wins in a row as they gritted out a narrow win over York Eagles.

Top Scorers: Matthew Harmon (14), Gabriel Noel (12), Samuel Muleba (11)

U16 Boys II: MK Breakers 83-39 North Herts Knights

MK Breakers U16 Boys II showed quality at both ends of the court as they limited their opposition to under 40 points for the second week in a row.

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U16 Girls: MK Breakers 88-48 Sheffield Hatters

Sheffield Hatters headed into the encounter fresh from a 57-point victory over struggling Newcastle Eagles the week prior. The opening stages of the game were scrappy and evenly balanced, with Breakers never really getting into their usual rhythm.  Despite never really getting out of second gear the Breakers went in at the break 10 points to the good.  

The Breakers came out of the half in control and never looked back as they eventually ran out winning by 40 points. Next up the Breakers U16 Girls welcome Kingston Lions in the National Cup semi-final.

Top Scorers: Athena Thompson (47), Jovy Chan (10), Lauren Tsang (8), Oceane Yagoli (8).

U18 Men II: MK Breakers 89-92 Bromsgrove Bears 

MK Breakers U18 Men II suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of top of the table Bromsgrove Bears. Having led for the opening three quarters, the Breakers were outscored in the final quarter as their opposition ran out winners by just three points.

Top Scorers: Luke Murphy (28), Pablo Turrens-Gamero (13), Gerrard Stead (12).

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U12 Boys: MK Breakers 94-22 North Herts Knights

MK Breakers U12 Boys maintained their 100% record to start the campaign with an impressive 94-22 win over North Herts Knights.

U12 Boys II: MK Breakers 52-56 Cambridge Cats

MK Breakers U12 Boys II suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Cambridge Cats and will look to bounce back against Norfolk Hoopstars in their next outing.

U12 Girls: MK Breakers 98-15 Richmond Knights

The U12 Girls continued their winning start to the season, this time with a 98-15 win against Richmond Knights. Breakers’ tight and disciplined defence made it hard work for the visitors from the outset and throughout

Top Scorers: Mia Wilson (30), Kelly Munyaviri (24), Holly Smith-White (18).

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U14 Boys II: MK Breakers 122-14 Cambourne Falcons

MK Breakers U14 Boys II maintained their unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic win over Cambourne Falcons at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

U16 Boys: MK Breakers 73-49 Northamptonshire Titans

MK Breakers U16 Boys returned to winning ways with an impressive win over Northamptonshire Titans. Next up for the U16 Boys is an away clash against City of Leeds Gold.

U16 Boys II: Milton Keynes Breakers 84-39 Oaklands College Wolves

MK Breakers U16 Boys II made it two wins in as many games as they triumphed over Oaklands College Wolves.

U18 Men: MK Breakers 67-62 Cardiff Met Archers

The U18 Men made it three wins in a row as they edged out a narrow win over Cardiff Met Archers. The clash was a back and forth game that saw the Breakers come out with the win in the end. Credit must go to Cardiff as the Breakers struggled to score and had to rely on their defence to finish out the game. 

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U18 Men II: MK Breakers 75-95 Worcester Wolves Academy  

MK Breakers U18 Men II suffered defeat against Worcester Wolves Academy, the Wolves left for the majority of the tie, but the Breakers workrate kept the game close until the late stages of the Fourth Quarter.

Top Scorers:  Matthew Cheung (17), Aidan Keely & Luke Murphy (14), Isaac Umarkham (8).

U18 Women: Milton Keynes Breakers 70-34 Manchester Mystics II

MK Breakers progressed into the semi-final of the U18 National Cup after their win over Manchester Mystics II. The Breakers started out the game stronger and had the lead coming out of the First Quarter thanks to scoring off turnovers and strong defensive pressure. The Breakers dropped off a little in the second quarter and allowed the Mystics to work their way back into the game. The Breakers didn’t find their usual scoring groove, but done enough to stay ahead in the tie and earn their place in the Semi-Final of the National Cup.

Top Scorers: Athena Thompson (24), Oceane Yagoli (12), Itansan Ajayi (12), Lauren Tsang (7), Lila Birtwisle (5).

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U12 Boys II: MK Breakers 42-61 Oakland Wolves

Both Breakers and Wolves got off to a slow start with the score at the end of the first quarter 5-8. Oakland Wolves used their experience and size advantage to pull away in the second and third quarters, but Breakers proved resilient in the face of defeat. Their best showing of the clash came in a competitive 4th Quarter with10 players finishing on the scoresheet.

Top Scorers: Micah Kamara-Douglas (9), Leon Porca (8).

U12 Girls: MK Breakers 96-10 Oakland Wolves

The U12 Girls made it back-to-back wins to start the season as they overcame Oakland Wolves in resounding fashion. Despite the scoreline suggesting MK Breakers were dominant in the scoring, their opposition posed a real threat defensively for the Breakers and ensured they had to problem solve to score consistently. The Breakers showed their defensive strengths and their explosive offensive capabilities soon shone through.

Top Scorers: Mia Wilson (32), Holly Smith- White (28), Lois Levenston (10).

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U14 Boys II : MK Breakers 91-21 Cambridge Cats

MK Breakers U14 Boys II were once again impressive as they beat Cambridge Cats 91-21. The win means the U14 Boys II have now won each of their opening three games.

U16 Boys: MK Breakers 86-50 Leicester Riders Foundation

MK Breakers U16 Boys continued their impressive start to the season as they recorded their sixth successive win to open their campaign. The opening half saw both teams exchange baskets in an entertaining affair – the Breakers lead stood at just three come half-time. The Breakers pushed on after the break and managed to keep their scoring going to win by 36.

Top Scorers: Gabriel Noel (33), Kaunain Kleyn (10), Matthew Harmon (8).

U16 Boys II: MK Breakers 80-55 Stevenage Royals

The U16 Boys II returned to winning ways in impressive fashion as they overcame a strong Stevenage Royals outfit. THe Breakers caused a lot of turnovers and fast break points, but their strong run of scoring didn’t come until the second-half.

Top Scorers: Alvin Lau (17), Justice Mukuna (14), Charles Kaputo (9).

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U16 Girls: MK Breakers 86–58 Leicester Riders 

MK Breakers U16 Girls made it three wins to start the season as they beat Leicester Riders at Shenley Brook End School. The Breakers were slow out of the blocks, trailing for the opening spell to an aggressive and well drilled Riders side. A rally before the first break saw the Breakers end the first quarter level at 16 -16.  

The foul count began mounting in the second quarter and the Breakers had to use their depth in order to break down Leicester Riders. Rotations allowed Breakers to forge ahead and end the half up by 12. Back to back threes from Athena Thompson laid down a marker at the start of the fourth quarter and the Breakers never looked back as they went on to win by 28.

Top Scorers: Athena Thompson (34), Kaiya Bateman (16), Lauren Tsang (14)

U18 Men II: MK Breakers 75-67 Stourport Spartans.

The U18 Men II recorded their second win in as many games as they ran out winners over Stourport Spartans. The Breakers depth was on display as every player on their roster made it on the scoresheet in an impressive win.

Top Scorers: Aidan Keeley (21), Luke Murphy (11), Mathew Cheung (9)

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U12 Boys: MK Breakers 93-25 Norfolk Hoopstars

The U12 Boys made it three wins in a row as they overcame Norfolk Hoopstars 93-26 at Bletchley Leisure Centre. 

Top Scorers: Zach Venn (28), Milo Gould (15), Zahir Tamim (14)

U12 Boys II: MK Breakers 65-69 Endeavour Ipswich Basketball

The U12 Boys II pushed a strong Ipswich side right until the final minutes of their encounter and were unfortunate to lose by just four points.

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U14 Boys: MK Breakers 101-53 Newcastle Eagles

MK Breakers put in a strong performance against Newcastle Eagles and were clinical in their shooting and strong in their defending. Their impressive performance ensured the U14 Boys made it back-to-back wins to start the season.

Top Scorers:

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U14 Boys II: MK Breakers 118-20 Aylesbury Dux

The U14 Boys were impressive in their resounding win over Aylesbury Dux putting up over 100 points on their way to a second win of the season.

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U14 Girls: MK Breakers 93-30 Kingston Lions

MK Breakers U14 Girls made it three consecutive wins overcoming Kingston Lions 93-30 at Shenley Brook End School.

Top Scorers: Luna Etienne (19), Faith Deakin (18), Chantelle Okoli (18).

U14 Girls II: MK Breakers 23-76 City of Birmingham Rockets

The Breakers U14 Girls II suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Birmingham Rockets. Their opposition were strong in their scoring and had a great defensive presence. Despite struggling to score at times, Breakers kept pushing and showed heart and resilience.

Top Scorer: Luka Stankeviciute.

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U16 Boys: MK Breakers 68-63 Manchester Giants. (SATURDAY)

The Breakers faced off against a much more physical outfit in Manchester Giants, but showed their determination and high-level Basketball to pick up the win. The Breakers trailed by for the majority of the game, with the Manchester outfit leading by 12 with six minutes to go. The Breakers fought back and took the lead with 2 minutes remaining, eventually finishing with a five point win.

Top Scorers: Samuel Muleba (24), Samuel Dadzie (14), Gabriel Noel (12)

U16 Boys: MK Breakers 83-64 Trafford Magic. (SUNDAY)

The Breakers U16s continued their impressive form to start the season recording their fifth consecutive victory. Breakers and Magic battled back and forth, but it was the side from Milton Keynes that pulled away to pick yet the win.

Top Scorers: Kaunain Kleyn (19), Liam Echendu (14), Gabriel Noel (12)

U16 Girls: MK Breakers 117-45 City of Birmingham Rockets

MK Breakers U16 Girls scored over 100 points for the second game in a row as they recorded a National Cup win over City of Birmingham Rockets. After rushing out to a 34-9 First Quarter lead, the Breakers never really looked back. The U16 Girls were able to rotate throughout the game and hand even minutes to the whole team with all players scoring points.

Top Scorers:  Athena Thompson (46), Oceane Yagoli (20), Lauren Tsang (10), Kaiya Bateman (10)

U18 Men: MK Breakers 86-75 Nottingham Wildcats

MK Breakers U18 Men returned to winning ways beating Nottingham Wildcats by 11 points. The Breakers ran out to an impressive 24 point lead – forcing Nottingham to switch up their defence. The Nottinghamshire outfit were then able to bring the game back to a 1 point deficit in the Fourth Quarter. The Breakers stood firm and would run out winners in the Cup.

 Top Scorers: Gabriel Formeloza (18) and Noah Brown (16)

U18 Men II: MK Breakers 94-86 Hereford Elite (OT)

MK Breakers U18 Men II’s clash with Hereford Elite went all the way to overtime after the two sides tied at 79 at the of of regulation time. The Breakers finishing under pressure during overtime saw them pick up their second win of the season.

Top Scorers: Luke Murphy (22) Damian Gbadamosi (13). Isaac Umarkham (12).

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U14 Boys I: MK Breakers 75-66 Leicester Riders I

The U14 Boys weren’t in action in the opening round of fixtures so were making their Season debut against Leicester Riders. It was a scrappy affair for the new team, but a strong third quarter allowed them to open up a 20-point lead at the end of the 3rd quarter, eventually running out 75-66 winners despite a strong comeback from Leicester in the final quarter.

Leading Scorers; Jonathan Olumide (21), Yusuf Agac (15), Marselle Buys (10).

U14 Girls I: MK Breakers 112-18 Reading Rockets

The U14 Girls I scored over 100 for the second week in a row as they recorded back-to-back victories in their opening two games of the season.

Leading Scorers; Chantelle Okoli (29), Faith Deakin (21), Luna Etienne (13)

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U16 Boys: MK Breakers 65-45 Sheffield Elite

The U16 Boys also made it two wins in as many games as they overcame Sheffield Elite in their 20-point victory. It was a new experience for the U16 Boys as they had to work their way through a Zone Defence for the majority of the game. Despite some early struggles doing so, the Breakers broke it down and would continue their strong start to the season.

Leading Scorers; Gabriel Noel (28), Samuel Muleba (9).

U16 Boys II: MK Breakers 61-68 Luton

It was another hard-fought battle for the U16 Boys II as they narrowly lost to Luton. The opposition picked up more rebounds and were scoring in transition, which ultimately cost Breakers the win.

Leading Scorers; Charles Kaputo (15), Alvin Lau (12), Azarel Attah (10).

U18 Women: MK Breakers 85-81 Charnwood Riders

The Breakers U18 Women kicked off their season with an Overtime win over Charnwood Riders. The Breakers trailed 27-18 after the First Quarter, but the young side from Milton Keynes rallied to win the next three quarters and take the tie to overtime in the closing seconds, and with three of the side fouled out, Kirsten Moran stepped up with five points in a matter of moments to guide Breakers to the win. 

Leading Scorers; Athena Thompson (37), Lauren Tsang (12), Oceane Yagoli (11)

U18 Men: MK Breakers 60-96 Solent Kestrels

MK Breakers faced up against a very strong Solent Kestrels side who have been an established team in the Premier Conference for a number of years. Despite the defeat, there was a number of positives and areas the side can learn from.

Leading Scorers; Noah Brown (12), Ethan Ononuga (11).

U18 Men II: MK Breakers 55-61 Northants Thunder.

MK Breakers faced off against Northants Thunder – last season’s conference winners. The Breakers were up by seven points at the break, but Northampton would close the gap before coming out on top.

Leading Scorers; Aidan Keeley (13), Damian Gbadmosi (10), Silvan Verdu (8), Luke Murphy (8)

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U12 Boys I: MK Breakers 96-16 West Suffolk Wolves Mixed.

An impressive opening game of the season for U12 Boys I, with energy and effort levels staying high throughout the game despite the score difference.

Leading Scorers; Ayo Abitoye (22), Zach Venn (22).

U12 Boys II: MK Breakers 58 – 63 Bedford Thunder 

Despite the U12 Boys II being made up mostly of U11s and U10s, the Breakers pushed their opposition right to the end of the fourth quarter. It would be Bedford Thunder who would come out on top, but the young Breakers team fought hard and can be proud of their efforts.

Leading Scorers; Micah Kamara-Douglas (18), Lukas Domarkas (11) Phenix Yorke (11).

U12 Girls: MK Breakers 146 – 14 Kent Crusaders

The U12 Girls started their campaign with a strong all round performance, with the Girls demonstrating the hard work they have put in during the off season. 

Leading Scorers; Mia Wilson (44), Hollly Smith-White (37) Lois Levenston (22).

U14 Boys II: MK Breakers 86 – 41 North Hert Knights

A strong opening showing from the U14 Boys II as they demonstrated high-level scoring and top defence work.

Leading Scorers; Lewis Kelly (17), Jermain Tuffour (14), Christian Effah (13).

U14 Girls I: MK Breakers 104 – 24 Ipswich 

The U14 Girls were competitive throughout and showed intensity and drive despite the difference in score. Their offensive skillset was on show for all to see, with some impressive shooting from behind the arc.

Leading Scorers; Faith Deakin (17), Luna Etienne (16), Chantelle Okoli (11).

U16 Boys I: MK Breakers 77 – 66 Newcastle Eagles

It was the MK Breakers debut in the U16 Premier Competition, and they displayed a really positive team performance throughout. The Breakers high quality shooting saw theme extend their lead to 15 points at the end of the third. The Eagles, however, rallied in the fourth, but the Breakers resolute defence ensured the 10 point win.

Leading Scorers; Gabriel Noel (15), Matthew Harmon (14), Dan Belkin (13).

U16 Boys II: MK Breakers 60 – 55 Bedford Thunder

The Breakers got off to a slow start and were struggling to get stops and were struggling to get to grips offensively with Thunder’s zone defence. The Breakers, however, worked out how to break down Bedford and would trail by just three points at the break. Their scoring in the second half allowed them to pull away and pick up their first win of the season

U16 Girls I: MK Breakers 116 – Newcastle Eagles 48.

Despite the long journey, the Breakers were quick out of the blocks as they led 30-9 at the end of the first quarter. The Breakers speed and physicality ensured they kept on the front foot to return to Milton Keynes with the win.

Leading Scorers; Athena Thompson (60), Lila Birtwisle (19), Lauren Tsang Itansan Ajay & Oceane Yagoli (10)

U18 Men I: MK Breakers 73 – 55 Bristol Flyers

In what was an entertaining clash against a well coaches Bristol Flyers, it was MK Breakers who came out on top with a strong united performance.

Leading Scorers; Gabz Formeloza (16), Noah Brown (15), Kalvin Oates (12)

U18 Men II: MK Breakers 75 – 53 Leadonites Basketball

Breakers had just seven minutes to warm up due to arriving late following traffic on the way to the game. It was a real hurdle to overcome and despite their slow start to the encounter, Breakers would run out winners. 

Leading Scorers; Luke Murphy (13), Silvan Verdu (12),Mathew Cheung and Luqman Al-Yorby (11).

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