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Ipswich Bobcats National League Cadette Team meet the Slam Dunk Team before their recent performance at the Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

Back Row - Helen Brownsell, Cast member, Lois Newcombe, Gemma Shields, Kirtie Moore, Lauren Lindsay, Vicky Brownsell, Natalie Field, Cast member and Coach Fay Greaves.
Front_ Becky Brockman, Roxy Chambers, Layla Weal, Kerry Moore, Verity Isobel Cooke and Lois Nunn.

Back: - Fay Greaves (Coach) Helen Brownsell (Manager) Natalie Field, Kirstie Moore, Lois Newcombe,
Lois Nunn, Gemma Shields, Christel Macaudiere (Ass. Coach)
Front: - Roxanne Chamberrs, Becky Brockman-Drake, Layla Weal, Kerry Moore, Victoria Brownsell
Missing from picture: - Lauren Lindsay

MATCH RESULTS AND REPORTS

RAF National League Central Division SATURDAY 6 March 2004

The Bobcats had a good 1st quarter, winning it easily 6 - 29, but then it was pretty even in the other three with us winning the second and third by two points (11 - 13 and 8 - 10 ) and then a draw in the the last (11 -11).

Victoria Brownsell was top scorer ( a first!!) with 12 points, closely followed by Lauren, Natalie, Kirstie and Kerry with 10 each, Becky got 6, Gemma 4 and Roxy 1.

This was a good solid victory on the road in p-reparation for the vital final 2 games against Essex Swifts over the next 2 weekends.

Ipswich Bobcats Cadette team returned to Maidenhall Sports Centre for latest National League where they continued their winning ways against Leicester Cannons.

The starting five for the Bobcats of Natalie Field, Lois Nunn, Kerry Moore, Victoria Brownsell and captain Lauren Lindsay took to the court and it soon became evident that the Bobcat youngsters were going to cause problems to the Leicester team. Lauren Lindsay scored the first eight points of the game with her strong and dynamic play which prompted a Leicester timeout to re-assess the situation. However the Ipswich team were proving far more aggressive at both ends of the court and the scoreboard was kept ticking over with more baskets from Nat Field, Lois Nunn and Kirstie Moore. Leicester only managed to score nine points to the twenty three from the home team thus they ended the quarter very much in command 23 – 9.

The second quarter was very much a repeat of the first as the Bobcats piled on he pressure with Kerry Moore prominent on the score-sheet hitting ten points. The only reply the Cannons could make was four points with two minutes left in the quarter. Having such a big lead meant that coaches Fay Greaves and Christel Macaudiere could give all her bench valuable court time with Layla Weal, Roxy Chambers and Lois Newcombe getting in on the act. A late rally by Leicester slightly reduced their arrears but the half time score of 43 – 16 meant the Bobcats were in the comfort zone.

The second half began with the familiar pattern of Bobcats dominance as they stretched their lead with baskets from Field, Moore and Chambers. The only real threat came from the Leicester number seven Swift who was having a fine game for the opposition but once again the Bobcats stretched away to lead 61 - 25 by the end of the third quarter.

In the final quarter all the team played their part as they all got court time and despite a minor rally by Leicester the final result of 75 - 40.meant that the Bobcats maintained their second position in the National League and are now looking at home advantage in the end of season playoffs.

The crucial games will be in mid-March when they take on close rivals Essex Swifts who have a similar win/Loss record to Ipswich.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (14), Layla Weal (2), Roxanne Chambers(4), Victoria Brownsell (4), Lauren Lindsay (20), Kirsty Moore (12), Natalie Field (10), Lois Newcombe and L. Nunn (9).

Leicester Players & scores: B. Taylor (2), S. Swift (16), C. Lee (2), K. Mickellioes, B. Kettle, K. Wiltshire (2), A. Scott, G. Blake (11), F. Moore (5) and J. Pratt (2)

After last weeks emphatic win over Moulton the Ipswich Bobcats Cadette team returned to Maidenhall Sports Centre for latest National League where they faced Notts Nova.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (12), Layla Weal, Gemma Shields, Roxanne Chambers(4), Victoria Brownsell (2), Lauren Lindsay (21), Kirsty Moore (9), Natalie Field (4) and L. Nunn (17).

Notts Players & scores: - R. Smith Adams (32), B. Weldon (3), Y. Daffe, C. Davis (7), J. Clemensen (13) and H. Shaw (8).

8 February 2004 - RAF National League Central Division
Moulton 24 - 113 Ipswich Bobcats

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (21), Layla Weal(12), Becky Brockman (7), Roxanne Chambers (20), Victoria Brownsell (12), Lauren Lindsay (22), L. Nunn (11, Gemma Shields (6) Verity Gray (2) and Megan Child.

The Ipswich Bobcats youngsters had the tough task of travelling to Manchester and try to upset the form book against the Mystics, who had 4 current England players in their side, in this National Cup semi-final.

Although putting up a game fight the form book remained in tact as the well coached Manchester side dominated play running out comfortable winners. They will now play Ellesmere Port Panthers in the final who had a resounding victory over the Northants Dynamite 84 - 57 in their semi-final

Scorers:- Kirstie Moore 10, Lauren Lindsay 8, Victoria Brownsell 7, Kerry Moore 6, Lois Nunn 6, Natalie Field 5.

Fouls: Victoria 5, Lauren 4, Lois 2, Kerry Moore, Kirstie Moore, Becky Brockman, Natalie Field and Gemma Shields 1 each. Natalie Field was injured in the second quarter and did not take any further part in the game however all players did get court time.

RAF EB NATIONAL CADETTE (U/16) LEAGUE (CENTRAL DIVISION) - SATURDAY 24 JANUARY 2004

The Ipswich Bobcats Cadette team faced their stiffest task when they entertained the undefeated Northants Dynamite in their latest National League game at Maidenhall on Saturday. This was always going to be a close and competitive encounter and so it proved.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (7), Layla Weal, Becky Brockman, Roxanne Chambers, Victoria Brownsell (1), Lauren Lindsay (18), Kirsty Moore (1), Natalie Field (13), L. Nunn (7).

Northants Players & Scores: - N. Stirling(7), E Clarke, H. Scott Evans (8), H. Baker, K. Vierya, A. Field (8), N. Saeed (10), C. Stirling (18), N. Wesleyt (8) and G. Patrick (4).

RAF EB NATIONAL CADETTE (U/16) LEAGUE (CENTRAL DIVISION) - SUNDAY 18 JANUARY 2004

The Ipswich Bobcats Cadette team travelled to play Chiltern Pumas in their latest league game and put on a powerful performance to overwhelm the Pumas 110 - 27. All the players got good court time and coach Fay Greaves was very pleased with the performance which put everyone in good heart for next weeks top of the table clash with current league leaders Northants Dynamite at Maidenhall.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Lauren Lindsay (13) Kerry Moore (13), Layla Weal, Becky Brockman(12), Roxanne Chambers(8), Victoria Brownsell (9), Kirsty Moore (10), Natalie Field (27), L. Nunn (14) and Gemma Shields (4),

RAF EB NATIONAL CADETTE (U/16) LEAGUE (CENTRAL DIVISION) - SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2003

The Ipswich Bobcats Cadette youngsters continued their fine National League season with another comfortable victory over the visiting West Herts Warriors 74 – 41 at Maidenhall Sports Centre on Saturday.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Lauren Lindsay (23) Kerry Moore (9), Layla Weal, Becky Brockman, Roxanne Chambers, Victoria Brownsell (2), Kirsty Moore (21), Natalie Field (11), L. Nunn (6) and Gemma Shields (2),

In their latest league game on the road the Bobcats put in a very good performance against Nottingham winning all 4 quarters. It was a particularly outstanding game for Lauren Lindsay who top scored with a 37 point total.

Bobcats players and scores: - Lauren Lindsay (37), Natalie Field, Kerry Moore (9), Layla Weal (2), Roxanne Chambers, Victoria Brownsell (5), Lois Newcombe, Lois Nunn (18), Kirstie Moore (2) and Gemma Shields

Weekend of 8/9 November
Notts Nova 57 - 85 Ipswich Bobcats Northants Dynamite 59 - 38 Essex Swifts

Unfortunately Moulton coach Paul Smith was left high and dry and very embarrassed when only 4 players turned up to make the trip to Ipswich. He consequently had no option but to concede the game 20 - 0 which means 3 points for the win as well as progression into the next round of the Cup as this was a double fixture.

Following their excellent victory the previous week the Bobcats Cadettes travelled to Northampton for their latest National League game against what proved to be another strong team in the shape of Northampton Dynamite. In what proved to be a tough and bruising encounter the Bobcats were somewhat slow off the mark and by half time trailed 39 -16. Despite spirited 3^rd and 4^th quarters, which saw the Bobcats significantly reduce the arrears, the amount proved to be just too much and they lost the game with a final score of 52-69.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (4), Layla Weal, Becky Brockman (2), Roxanne Chambers, Victoria Brownsell (5), Lauren Lindsay (28), Natalie Field (4), Lois Newcombe, Lois Nunn (9) and Gemma Field.

SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2003 - RAF EB NATIONAL CADETTE (U/16) LEAGUE (CENTRAL DIVISION)

The Ipswich Bobcats Cadette youngsters got their season off to an impressive start with a overwhelming victory, 95 – 35, over the visiting Chiltern Pumas from Buckinghamshire who have stepped up a level from last season.

Ipswich Players & Scores: - Kerry Moore (10), Layla Weal (1), Becky Brockman (10), Roxanne Chambers (2) Victoria Brownsell (6), Kirsty Moore (12), Natalie Field (23), L. Nunn (22), L. Newcombe (2), Gemma Shields (7),

Chiltern Players & Scores: - E McCann (5), L. Bray (5), H. Daves, A. Upfield (2), M. Duffy (8), K. Bagley (8), M. Masterson. C. Berton (5), E. Harris, and A. Pouwthorai (2)