09/07/2026
🏀 BALL STARS MATCH REPORTS 🏀
📅 15th November 2025
Firstly, we’d like to apologise that there is no video footage available for these games. Unfortunately, the camera failed on the day, meaning we weren’t able to capture the action as planned. We know how much the players and families enjoy watching the games back, so we’re really sorry for the disappointment.
We’d also like to apologise for how far behind we’ve been with posting our Ball Stars updates. The club is currently going through a period of huge growth, which has brought an unexpected but very welcome increase in workload — especially with the High Flyers now competing in the Scottish Basketball Championship.
It’s been an exciting step forward for the club, but we know it has meant Ball Stars posts haven’t gone out as quickly as we’d like. Ball Stars remains a massive part of what we do, and we really appreciate everyone’s patience, support, and understanding while we catch up.
Now onto the basketball — and what a brilliant morning of games it was! 🏀👏
🔥 GAME 1: Heatfix Solutions Oilers 50–35 Dhaba36 Dribblers
Heatfix Solutions Oilers started the day strongly with an excellent team performance against Dhaba36 Dribblers. The Oilers showed great attacking intent and shared the scoring well, with Ellis Arneil leading the way on 18 points. Louie McGrail added 14 points, while Aidan Clark contributed 10 points in a strong opening win.
Dhaba36 Dribblers battled hard throughout and had a great spread of scorers across the team. Kairan Bell led their scoring with 11 points, including a 3-pointer, while Helton Lee added 10 points in a determined performance.
Final Score: Heatfix Solutions Oilers 50–35 Dhaba36 Dribblers
Top scorers:
Heatfix Solutions Oilers: Ellis Arneil 18pts, Louie McGrail 14pts, Aidan Clark 10pts
Dhaba36 Dribblers: Kairan Bell 11pts, Helton Lee 10pts
🪄 GAME 2: MakeBelieve Magic 44–48 Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Game 2 was a close and exciting contest between MakeBelieve Magic and Heatfix Solutions Oilers. MakeBelieve Magic pushed the Oilers all the way, with Taylor McInnes putting in a brilliant scoring performance with 18 points and Murray Illingworth adding an impressive 14 points.
Heatfix Solutions Oilers managed to edge the game thanks to another outstanding display from Ellis Arneil, who scored 22 points, supported by Louie McGrail with 16 points. It was a competitive match from start to finish, but the Oilers held on to secure their second win of the day.
Final Score: MakeBelieve Magic 44–48 Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Top scorers:
MakeBelieve Magic: Taylor McInnes 18pts, Murray Illingworth 14pts, Ross Middlemiss 8pts
Heatfix Solutions Oilers: Ellis Arneil 22pts, Louie McGrail 16pts, Aidan Clark 6pts
🏀 GAME 3: Dhaba36 Dribblers 44–52 MakeBelieve Magic
The final game of the day saw MakeBelieve Magic bounce back with a strong win against Dhaba36 Dribblers. Murray Illingworth led the way with 16 points, while Ollie MacIntyre added 12 points and Reuben Laidlaw contributed 10 points in a well-rounded team performance.
Dhaba36 Dribblers showed great resilience once again, with Kairan Bell producing a standout performance, scoring 22 points and knocking down two 3-pointers. The Dribblers had contributions from right across the team, but MakeBelieve Magic finished strongly to take the win.
Final Score: Dhaba36 Dribblers 44–52 MakeBelieve Magic
Top scorers:
Dhaba36 Dribblers: Kairan Bell 22pts, Eben Scott 4pts, Helton Lee 4pts, Tanvi Cherukuri 4pts
MakeBelieve Magic: Murray Illingworth 16pts, Ollie MacIntyre 12pts, Reuben Laidlaw 10pts
⭐ OVERALL TEAM POINTS
Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Ellis Arneil: 40pts
Louie McGrail: 30pts
Aidan Clark: 16pts
Archie Stewart: 6pts
Callan McCormick: 2pts
Ben Elliott: 2pts
David Ross: 2pts
Dhaba36 Dribblers
Kairan Bell: 33pts, including 3 three-pointers
Helton Lee: 14pts
Eben Scott: 6pts
Tanvi Cherukuri: 6pts
Kaiden Park: 6pts
Lachlan MacIntyre: 4pts
Elliot Perea: 4pts
Lochlyn Aitken: 4pts
Jaxson Penman: 2pts
MakeBelieve Magic
Murray Illingworth: 30pts
Taylor McInnes: 22pts
Ollie MacIntyre: 12pts
Murray Stratford: 10pts
Reuben Laidlaw: 10pts
Ross Middlemiss: 8pts
Theo Wilcox: 4pts
🏆 OVERALL TOP SCORERS
Ellis Arneil: 40pts – Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Kairan Bell: 33pts – Dhaba36 Dribblers
Murray Illingworth: 30pts – MakeBelieve Magic
Louie McGrail: 30pts – Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Taylor McInnes: 22pts – MakeBelieve Magic
Aidan Clark: 16pts – Heatfix Solutions Oilers
Helton Lee: 14pts – Dhaba36 Dribblers
Ollie MacIntyre: 12pts – MakeBelieve Magic
Murray Stratford: 10pts – MakeBelieve Magic
Reuben Laidlaw: 10pts – MakeBelieve Magic
Ross Middlemiss: 8pts – MakeBelieve Magic
👏 A massive well done to all players involved. There was great energy, teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship across all three games.
Thank you again to all players, families, coaches, and to our team sponsors MakeBelieve - The Baby Play Place, Dhaba 36 and Heatfix Solutions for your patience and continued support as we catch up with our Ball Stars updates. 🏀🔥
