Newry Basketball Club

After what was a fantastic first season in the Basketball Northern Ireland league, Newry Fliers U13 boys took to the court one last time for a chance to claim the league cup. Having finished second overall in the league with 29 points, Newry were to face first place team, Lisburn, in what was set to be an epic encounter.

Only six short months ago the Newry Basketball Club coaches entered 14 young boys into the Northern Ireland U13 Division 2 league with hopes of giving the boys their first taste of competitive basketball. But way back in the cold month of October no one could have imagined that these young players would have such an impact on NI Basketball.

Newry U13 had their third game of the season last week, and after the win against Derry they were all fired up to take on against Queens.

Newry Fliers Junior Basketball Club have opened their 08/09 season with enthusiasm entering into new territory with both an U13 and U17 boys teams. This seasons Ulster league will be the first taste of competitive basketball for the majority of the Fliers and already these eager youngsters a showing real promise.