Wright helps U18s collar Bulldogsg and extend their unbeaten run
CAERNARFON Celts Under16s and U18s experienced mixed fortunes in the North Wales Junior League last week.
The U16s played Mold Magic who were looking to avenge a narrow defeat to Celts at the beginning of the season.
Celts started well, taking the first half 28 points to Magic’s 24.
The third quarter was a different prospect, Magic turning the screw on the Celts offence and keeping them to a single-figure score of seven points while adding 16 to their own tally.
With a similar d defensive st strategy paying d dividends for Magic in the final quarter, the Celts fe fell to a 54-41 defeat. Topscorer with 18 points and MVP fo for Celts was S Sean Jones.
Caernarfon’s U18s were up against B Bromborough Bulldogs looking to maintain their undefeated run in the league this season.
Two magnificent quarters of attacking basketball – accumulating 41 points – did much to ensure Celts ran out 73-36 victors.
Celts MVP was Jacob Wright (21pts) and top-scorer was Llifon Torr with 23.
Celts senior side were dealt a heavy blow before hosting the Wrexham Warriors at the Brailsford Centre, with 6’4” centre Dale Stalman out injured and Wales U23’s shooting guard Niall Williams missing with a fractured wrist.
Despite the absence of such influential players, Celts competed well only to end up 59-44 losers. MVP was Llifon Torr and top-scorer Jacob Wright with 16 points.
Next up for Celts Seniors will be the first leg of the North Wales Cup semi-final away to Deeside Dragons tonight (Wednesday).