Hoop Zone: A good week at the Abbey

Thank you to our friends at Barking Abbey for the following match reports. Catch up next week with the team news in Hoop Zone. Better still go down and watch the men on the 3rd Novemeber (details below)

Barking Abbey made it three wins from three games in Vcars.co.uk Division 4 league action on Sunday afternoon, defeating Ware Rebels, 74-60, at Wodson Park Sports Centre.

Joe Lockwood had an 18 point, 12 rebound, double double to lead BA, David Akibo had 11, whilst Josh Steel finished with 10. Paulius Satkus added 8 points and 10 rebounds.

“We played inside/out and moved the ball well in our offense. As a team we are learning how to play up tempo, but at the same time taking care of the basketball,” commented head coach Frank Holloway.

“Joe Lockwood, Paulius Satkus, gave us some great minutes, as well as some big rebounds. David Akibo and Josh Steel shot the ball well tonight. Jefferson Davis and George Jarvis did an outstanding job at the PG spot. They moved the ball, and created open shots for their teammates. All in all, I couldnt be happier with the team’s performance. Everyone contributed in the hard fought road win.”

BA will look to continue their winning ways on November 3 at home (Barking Abbey Leisure Centre, 6.00pm tip) against Hertfordshire Warriors.

Meanwhile the U19's

Barking Abbey continued their winning streak in the U19 EB/BCS Premier League on Wednesday afternoon, routing Northfleet, 77-37, to remain undefeated four games into the season.

The result never appeared to be in doubt, as BA forced four straight turnovers to start the game, running out to a 10-0 lead and not letting Northfleet back into the game.

“It was nice to get a home win for our fans here at Barking Abbey,” said head coach Frank Holloway after the game. “I know the players really enjoyed playing in front of their classmates and teachers.”

Robinson Idehen (1997 born) had 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead BA, with Niall Hegarty (1994 born) adding a 12 point, 10 rebound, double double of his own.

“Everyone played in tonight’s game, and everyone contributed,” Holloway continued. “We executed well, and did some good things on both sides of the ball. Michael and Robinson both came off the bench and gave us some great minutes tonight.”

The Under-19s will look to go 5-0 on November 14, when they play Shoebury away.