There was a first victory of the season for Wolves U-12 girls - a team who entered the league just three days before the season started - as they beat Essex Charge 64-40.
Maria Albiro's side led 24-12 at the first break and took control in the second period to go into the locker room 38-19 ahead. A 21-6 third period ended the game as a contest, and they could afford to allow the visitors to win the final quarter 15-6. Summer Pullen drained a couple of first period triples on her way to a team-high 22 points
The under-14 girls collected their second victory of the season with Jane Yu pouring in 26 points as basement side Sussex Storm were hammered 91-50 on Sunday.
Beth Sarson's side extended a 21-13 first period lead to 42-28 at half-time before effectively wrapping things up with a 27-9 third frame. Daisy Golan added 14, Rose Marsh 12 and Lois Levenston 11.
Without Yu and Golan in their ranks, Wolves U-16 girls lost their first league game of the season as a strong second half saw hosts Kents Crusaders win 70-61. There was also disappointment for the U-16 prem boys as they went down 78-62 at high-flying Newham Youngbloods as a 30-19 final frame wasn't enough for Michael Ball's side to recover from a disastrous opening period which saw them outscored 21-4.
Wolves U-16 conference team became the first team to run MK Breakers II even remotely close on their own court before going down 83-61. Against a side who have twice won a game by 120+ points, Ibrahim Gariba's side caused the hosts numerous problems in the first and third periods when they were allowed to use a zone defence and also kept the fourth quarter close, but a 31-14 second frame proved the difference between the sides. Albert Dye again led the scoring with 26 points, with Zac Butterworth adding 14.
The U-12 boys A side continued their excellent season as they hammered Surrey Rams 82-43 on Saturday. After an even start the hosts blew the game open in the second five minutes to lead 21-8 at the first break and George Walker's team effectively wrapped things up by half-time with a 47-16 lead. A Thomas led the hosts' scoring with 16 points, Josh Butterworth adding 13 and Leo Gallagher 12.
Walker was unable to complete a double with the U-14s as Ipswich failed to show up for the East Premier fixture, and the U-12s were also left to scrimmage amongst themselves as Kent Panthers also decided it was too windy to play. Curiously both clubs managed to stage home games.
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