Preston Summer Basketball League

Preston Pride are delighted to be looking into the next phase of our growth and are hoping to help ladies basketball return to Preston. To help us get it off the ground we need some initial expressions of interest, so if you are a lady aged 16+, of any level of basketball experience (complete beginner to competitive player) and would be interested in playing at Preston Pride we'd love it if you could complete this quick survey. Thanks. Preston Pride Committee.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RSCGGXL

Presentation Team Photos

PSBL Round 6 Results
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Preston Pride 85 - 69 Lancaster Lions
Blackburn 70 - 76 Blackpool

In the first game Preston secured the silver medals edging another spirited Lancaster performance after a stunning first quarter which they won 27-7. Shaun Hoyle took the MVP with an impressive 15 points, shooting 3 from 7 from behind the line and contributing 6 assists and 2 steals.

Blackpool edged another very close game in the last game of the tournament with a strengthened Blackburn side leading numerous times throughout the game. MVP went to Aitor Estrada who provided a threat inside, especially in the 4th quarter, working the low post to great success and getting some key buckets. He shot 16 points at 46% and pulled down 7 boards.

The round 6 stats, team stats, final standings and full results are now in the round 6 photo album.

Thank you to Preston Pride, Blackpool, Blackburn and Lancaster Lions for making it a fantastic maiden tournament. Congratulations to champions Blackpool and Tournament MVP Christopher Pangan who we hope will return to defend their crown next Summer.

The tournament couldn't exist without the hard work of the volunteers and staff. Special thanks go to Head Official Dave Mann, referee Harry Dunsmuir, table official Lydia Delve and the support of the Lancashire Basketball Association to assist with training the officials throughout the tournament. We hope everyone enjoys their Summer and hope to see you all next year.

The final round of fixtures in PSBL 19

It's the final round of fixtures tonight for the first PSBL. We will be awarding trophies and medals in between games so please can the later game arrive for 8:10pm at the latest so we can make the presentation straight after the first game. See you all later.

Round 5 Results
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Blackburn 68 - 69 Lancaster Lions
Preston Pride 66 - 71 Blackpool

The first game of the evening saw Lancaster Lions provide a tremendous 2nd half effort, overturning a 23-9 first quarter deficit to just hold on to a 1 point victory against a spirited Blackburn side. MVP goes to Cain Strong who had an incredible game scoring 24 points including 3 from 8 from downtown, contributing 6 rebounds on the defensive end.

The second game was down to Preston Pride to stop Blackpool from winning the first PSBL in round 5. Preston led for most of the game but Blackpool hung in there and had too much firepower in the 4th quarter with the national league standard players taking control of the game. Fresh from coaching in Europe this Summer Mark Rangeley took the MVP with a 30 point and 7 rebound showing, hitting 2 consecutive clutch 3s in the 4th to start Blackpool's momentum.

Blackpool will collect the inaugural PSBL trophy in the final game week next week with Preston and Lancaster shooting out for the silver medals in the later game.

Stats from round 5 of PSBL

Round 4 Results
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Blackpool 63 - 52 Lancaster Lions
Preston Pride 97 - 83 Blackburn

Well done to Blackpool who continue their unbeaten run after another improved performance from Lancaster. A renewed Blackburn side shared a high scoring and high quality encounter with Preston who nearly hit triple figures, posting the largest offensive points total of the tournament so far.

Blackpool vs Lancaster MVP was Mark Cowell who contributed 14 points, shooting 7 from 11 from the field along with 4 assists, 3 blocks, 6 boards and a steal.

Preston vs Blackburn MVP was Daniel Garvey who showed a classy performance at both ends, hitting 24 points including 7 x 2s and 3 x 3s. At the defensive end he brought down 8 boards, had 2 blocks and a steal. An all round performance.

Stats from PSBL Round 4

The league table as we stand heading into tonight's games. All to play for in the reverse set of fixtures.

Round 3 stats are now live.

The Preston Pride vs Lancaster MVP was Paulino Vasquez providing intensity at both ends with a 12 point, 7 rebound, 5 steal and 4 assist performance shooting 66% from the floor.

The Blackpool vs Blackburn MVP was Chris Pangan who built on his game winning performance and MVP last week by knocking down 6, 3 pointers in a 30 point performance with 44% shots made.

Well done to all teams, see you next week for round 4.

Round 3 Results
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Preston Pride 82 - 52 Lancaster Lions
Blackpool 80 - 65 Blackburn

Congratulations to Blackpool who maintain their 100% record in PSBL against a very competitive Blackburn side. Preston had a little too much for Lancaster who again performed at a high level given such a new team.