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Rising Stars U13 Basketball: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo Pick Wins On Day 2
By Niyi Busari
Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun have recorded wins in the ongoing Rising Stars U13 Boys and Girls Basketball Championship at the Indoor Sports Hall of National Stadium, Surulere Lagos.
The grassroots championship which started on Sunday, January 23, 2022 saw five teams registered in the U13 Girls while six are competing in the Boys category.
In the first game of the Girls category on Match-day 1, Hoops and Read defeated Ekiti U13 Girls (21-8) while Lagos got better of Ogun State U13 Girls (23-17). In the third match, Oyo handed second defeat to Ekiti (36-6). In the Boys category, Ogun outscored Ekiti (29-17) while Hoops and Read mauled Lagos (40-14) before Osun recorded (24-18) victory over Ekiti State U13 Boys team.
On match-day 2, Lagos U13 Girls beat Hoop and Read (26-12). Oyo state U13 Girls overcame Ogun threats after (21-10) victory. In the third game, Lagos humiliated the whipping girls, Ekiti (23-5). In the Boys category, Osun upset Lagos with a five-point gap win (23-18) as Ogun outscored Oyo (29-21) before Ekiti succumbed to the firepower of Hoop and Read (34-30).
The weeklong event will see Oyo U13 Girls trade tackles with Read and Hoop on Tuesday match-day 3 at 11:00am as Oyo slug it out with Lagos U13 Boys at 12 noon. Ekiti will look forward to redeem their battered image when they face Ogun girls at 1pm after which Osun and Ogun in the boys category fight for superiority at 2pm. Other match-day 3 Fixtures are as follows; Oyo Vs Hoop and Read at 3pm. Ekiti vs Lagos 4pm.
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Igoche Mark Seeks Collaboration,Unity Amongst Basketball Stakeholders in 2024
The Initiator of Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr.Igoche Mark has urged basketball stakeholders to embrace 2024 with a renewed hope and face the the year with an unwavering determination.
Mark’s admonition was contained in his new year message issued on Sunday in Abuja.
The message reads, “As we bid farewell to an eventful year and step into a new chapter, but let us embrace the new year with renewed hope and unwavering determination.
As members of this incredible basketball family, we have faced our fair share of hurdles, disappointments, and setbacks. But remember, it is during these trying times that our true strength lies. It is through the darkest of nights that the brightest stars emerge.
So, let us unite our hearts and minds as we eagerly embrace the promises that 2024 holds for us. Close your eyes for a moment, and visualize a future where we stand tall as a force to be reckoned with on the international basketball stage. The time has come to cast aside the shadows of the past and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow.
Dare to dream, dear basketball family, for dreams can weave miracles into reality. Together, let us forge ahead into the new year, armed with indomitable spirit, unwavering dedication, and an unbreakable bond that defines our basketball family.
Let us support one another, applaud each other’s achievements, and lend a helping hand when someone stumbles.” He stated.
Mark who reaffirmed his commitment towards the development of basketball,says the new year signals a new dawn to a positive turning point for the game.
“In this new year, let us reaffirm our commitment to the sport we love with every beat of our hearts. Let us nurture the young talents that lie in wait, providing them with guidance, encouragement, and the platform to shine.Believe in the power of our basketball family, dear friends. Believe that we have what it takes to soar to new heights, to defy all odds, and to emerge victorious.
Together, let us raise our heads high, brush off the dust of the past, and embrace the future with open arms.
For 2024 promises to be the dawn of a new era, a chapter where our basketball legacy shall flourish like never before. Wishing you all a year brimming with hope, growth, and joy. May the courts be our canvas, and may the game forever unite us”.Mark’s new year message concludes
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