Great Yarmouth Basketball Club's U18 Mixed team maintained their unbeaten Norfolk Basketball League start with an impressive 104–59 away victory over BBITC, while the U14 and U16 Boys faced challenging National Basketball League fixtures against King's Lynn.
The U18s passed 100 points in Norwich on Friday 6 November, before Saturday's home double-header saw both junior National League teams suffer defeats against strong opposition. Attention now turns to three home fixtures on 13–14 November, including an important Men's Division 2 contest and another demanding junior double-header.
U18 Mixed Pass 100 Points in Norwich
BBITC U18 59–104 Great Yarmouth U18 Mixed
Great Yarmouth U18 Mixed following their 104–59 victory over BBITC at Eileen Ash Sports Hall, Norwich, on Friday 6 November 2026.
Great Yarmouth's U18 Mixed team made it two wins from two in the Norfolk Basketball League with a convincing 45-point away victory over BBITC on Friday evening.
Yarmouth took control from the opening quarter, racing into a 36–8 lead. BBITC responded with a more competitive second period, but the visitors maintained their advantage to lead 58–29 at half-time.
A strong defensive third quarter saw Yarmouth restrict the hosts to just nine points while adding another 19, extending the advantage to 77–38 heading into the final period.
The U18s continued to build on their lead during the fourth quarter, adding 27 points and passing the century mark before the final buzzer.
A. Judickas and W. Rafferty shared the scoring honours with 24 points each, closely followed by C. Firth with 22. L. Foster and R. Catchpole added 10 points apiece, giving Yarmouth five players in double figures.
All eight players contributed to the scoring in a strong all-round performance that maintains the team's unbeaten start to the season.
View the full U18 match report and player statistics
U14 Boys Face Unbeaten King's Lynn
Great Yarmouth U14 Boys 59–95 King's Lynn U14 Boys
Great Yarmouth U14 Boys following their National Basketball League East Conference III fixture against King's Lynn at East Norfolk Sixth Form College on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Our U14 Boys faced a difficult assignment on Saturday morning against King's Lynn, who arrived at East Norfolk having won all six of their opening National Basketball League fixtures.
Yarmouth made a competitive start and led 14–12 during the opening quarter. However, a 14-point unanswered run from the visitors saw King's Lynn establish a 26–14 advantage at the first break.
The league leaders continued to build their advantage during the second period, restricting Yarmouth to ten points and taking a 51–24 lead into half-time.
Yarmouth responded positively after the interval. A much more competitive third quarter saw the home side score 21 points, narrowly losing the period 22–21 as both teams exchanged baskets.
King's Lynn maintained control in the final quarter, eventually securing a 95–59 victory and extending their unbeaten league record to seven games.
L. Francis led Yarmouth's scoring with 21 points, supported by H. Pulham with 18, including two three-pointers. H. Batterbee contributed nine points and D. Gibbs added eight.
Despite the defeat, the improved third-quarter performance provided encouragement against a King's Lynn side that has established itself at the top of East Conference III.
View U14 results, match reports and player statistics
U16 Boys Produce Strong Final-Quarter Comeback
Great Yarmouth U16 Boys 81–92 King's Lynn U16 Boys
Great Yarmouth U16 Boys following their National Basketball League East Conference I fixture against King's Lynn at East Norfolk Sixth Form College on Saturday 7 November 2026.
Our U16 Boys welcomed second-placed King's Lynn to East Norfolk on Saturday afternoon and produced a determined final-quarter comeback before eventually falling to an 11-point defeat.
Yarmouth made an excellent start, winning the opening quarter 20–15. However, King's Lynn responded strongly during the second period, outscoring the hosts 29–18 to establish a 44–38 half-time lead.
The visitors then took control during the third quarter, scoring 34 points while restricting Yarmouth to 14. Their 78–52 advantage at the end of the period left the home side facing a 26-point deficit with ten minutes remaining.
What followed was Yarmouth's strongest quarter of the game.
The U16s increased their defensive pressure and found greater success offensively, outscoring King's Lynn 29–14 during the final period. The deficit was reduced to just seven points at 87–80 with under two minutes remaining, bringing the home side back within striking distance.
Despite the late pressure, King's Lynn held on to complete a 92–81 victory.
D. Brzozowski produced an outstanding scoring performance, finishing with a game-high 31 points. L. Foster contributed 17, J. Ximenes added 13 and W. Rafferty finished with 11.
Although the result marked a second consecutive defeat, Yarmouth's strong opening quarter and determined late response demonstrated their ability to compete with one of the division's leading teams.
View U16 results, match reports and player statistics
Looking Ahead: Three Home Fixtures This Weekend
Three Great Yarmouth Basketball Club teams return to league action on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November, with all fixtures taking place at East Norfolk Sixth Form College in Gorleston.
Friday 13 November - Men Welcome City Silverbacks 2
Great Yarmouth Men vs City Silverbacks 2 - 7:45pm
The Men return to Norfolk Basketball League Division 2 action on Friday evening for an important early-season meeting between two of the division's leading sides.
Yarmouth currently sit second in the league table with three wins from three, behind King's Lynn Wolfs, who have won all four of their opening fixtures.
Silverbacks occupy third place with two wins and two defeats. Both losses have come against the division's unbeaten teams, with Yarmouth winning 71–66 on the opening night of the season and Wolfs recording a narrow 75–71 victory on 2 November.
The reverse fixture in September saw Yarmouth overturn a two-point half-time deficit with a decisive 23–10 third quarter before securing a five-point victory.
With the Men also having progressed to the Norfolk Plate semi-finals following their recent 77–56 victory over Norwich LTU, Friday offers another opportunity to build on a positive start to the campaign.
Saturday 14 November - U14 and U16 National League Double-Header
U14 Boys: Great Yarmouth vs Norfolk Hoopstars Black - 11:20am
Our U14 Boys face another formidable opponent as Norfolk Hoopstars Black visit East Norfolk for an East Conference III fixture.
Hoopstars have won five of their opening six games, with their only defeat coming against unbeaten leaders King's Lynn, who edged their September meeting 85–84.
Since that narrow loss, Hoopstars have recorded five consecutive victories and currently average 104 points per game - the highest scoring average in the division.
Their results include a 135–31 victory over Cambridge Kestrels, a 109–37 win against Norwich Eagles and an 87–60 success against Cambridge Cats Black.
With Yarmouth currently sixth in the standings at 3–4, Saturday represents another demanding fixture against one of the competition's strongest attacking teams.
U16 Boys: Great Yarmouth vs Norfolk Hoopstars Black - 1:20pm
The afternoon's second fixture presents a similarly significant challenge for our U16 Boys, who face an unbeaten Norfolk Hoopstars Black side.
Hoopstars have won all five of their opening East Conference I fixtures, averaging 98 points scored and just 43.2 conceded per game.
Their results include a 106–55 victory over King's Lynn, the side Yarmouth faced last weekend, alongside convincing wins against Cambridge Cats Black, Cambridge Kestrels and Essex Charge.
Despite having played fewer games than several teams above them, Hoopstars currently sit third in the standings with the division's best points difference per game.
For Yarmouth, who occupy sixth place with three wins from seven fixtures, the game represents another opportunity to test themselves against high-quality National League opposition.
Following the positive opening and closing quarters against King's Lynn, maintaining that level of performance for longer periods will be an important objective.
Both Saturday fixtures promise challenging contests against opponents enjoying excellent starts to their respective seasons.
Spectators are welcome at all three home games, with Saturday's back-to-back fixtures providing another opportunity to support our junior teams at East Norfolk.
Fixtures, results, league tables and player statistics are available throughout the season in the GYBC Season Centre.
