The B. Braun Sheffield Hatters were victorious in the Super League Basketball Women’s Cup Final, defeating Manchester Basketball 90-71. It was the second piece of silverware the Hatters have won this season, after lifting the Betty Codona Trophy in February. Starting Fives Manchester Basketball: Irene Oboavwoduo, Maaja Bratka, Frannie Hottinger, Veera Pirttinen, Tiarra East Sheffield …
Week Two of the Betty Codona Trophy continued this weekend, as seven teams took to the court in both North and South groups. The B. Braun Sheffield Hatters secured their second win of the competition, while London Lions, Newcastle Eagles and Oaklands Wolves all chalked up their first victories. Nottingham Wildcats 56 – 62 Newcastle …
Words by John Hobbs. Growing up, Caledonia Gladiators’ Tierra Hodges enjoyed a plethora of sports with a household that was naturally sporty. Her parents included her in numerous activities, but one sport originally stood out – and it wasn’t basketball. “I started playing basketball, or sports in general, when I was five,” Hodges says. “My …