Great Yarmouth Basketball Club completed another weekend of competitive basketball with a victory for the Men's team in the Norfolk Plate and an away defeat for the U16 Boys in the National Basketball League.
The Men secured a 77–56 home win over Norwich LTU on Friday 30 October to progress to the Plate semi-finals, while the U16 Boys travelled to Cambridge on Saturday, where they were beaten 71–56 by Cambridge Cats Black.
Men Secure Norfolk Plate Semi-Final Place
Great Yarmouth Men 77–56 Norwich LTU Men
Great Yarmouth Men following their 77–56 victory over Norwich LTU at East Norfolk Sixth Form College on Friday 30 October 2026, securing a place in the Norfolk Plate semi-finals.
Great Yarmouth Men progressed to the semi-finals of the Norfolk Plate following a 21-point victory over Norwich LTU at East Norfolk Sixth Form College on Friday evening.
The home side established an early advantage, leading 20–9 at the end of the opening quarter before extending their lead to 44–26 at half-time.
LTU responded after the interval, outscoring Yarmouth 18–13 during the third quarter to reduce the deficit to 13 points. However, Yarmouth regained control in the final period, winning it 20–12 to complete a 77–56 victory.
William "Baz" Barfield led the scoring with 24 points, followed by George Patterson with 14 and Ash Palmer with 10. Eight Yarmouth players contributed to the scoring, with the team making six three-pointers.
The result books Great Yarmouth a place in the Norfolk Plate semi-finals, where they will travel to face Norwich Lions III on Sunday 6 December. The tip-off time is yet to be confirmed.
View the full Men's match report and player statistics
U16 Boys Compete Against Cambridge Cats
Cambridge Cats U16 Boys Black 71–56 Great Yarmouth U16 Boys
Great Yarmouth U16 Boys following their National Basketball League fixture against Cambridge Cats Black at Long Road Sixth Form College on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Great Yarmouth's U16 Boys travelled to Long Road Sixth Form College on Saturday afternoon for their National Basketball League East Conference I fixture against Cambridge Cats Black.
The opening quarter was closely contested, with just two points separating the teams as Cambridge established a 12–10 advantage. The hosts extended their lead during the second period, going into half-time ahead 35–27.
Yarmouth responded in the third quarter, reducing the deficit to just four points at 42–38. Cambridge restored a ten-point advantage by the end of the period, leading 55–45.
The visitors continued to compete in the final quarter, closing the gap to seven points at 59–52 with just over five minutes remaining. However, Cambridge pulled away during the closing stages to secure a 71–56 victory.
D. Brzozowski led Yarmouth's scoring with 18 points, supported by M. Strautins with 16 and W. Rafferty with 11.
Despite the defeat, Yarmouth remained within reach for much of the contest before the home side established the decisive advantage late in the game.
View the full U16 match report and player statistics
Looking Ahead: Three Junior Fixtures This Weekend
Three GYBC junior teams return to league action on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November.
Friday 6 November
U18 Mixed: BBITC vs Great Yarmouth — 7:45pm, Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Norwich.
Saturday 7 November
U14 Boys: Great Yarmouth vs King's Lynn — 11:20am, East Norfolk Sixth Form College.
U16 Boys: Great Yarmouth vs King's Lynn — 1:20pm, East Norfolk Sixth Form College.
Saturday's fixtures provide a home double-header against King's Lynn, with supporters welcome to attend both National Basketball League games at East Norfolk in Gorleston.
Fixtures, results, league tables and player statistics are available throughout the season in the GYBC Season Centre.
