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A GAME NOT TO BE MISSED!

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Rockets take on Newcastle Eagles in the BBL Trophy on Wednesday at Rivermead at 7.30.  Probably the biggest game in Rockets history - a David and Goliath contest.  Newcastle are a hugely successful team and amongst other honours have won the Trophy for the last two years.  This is a game not to be missed! 

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Rockets lose out to Bristol

In a very competitive game with both teams’ defences strong, it was the free throw line which influenced the result as Bristol went to the line 47 times compared to Rockets’ only 13.

It was a game with neither team having a substantial lead until the third quarter when Bristol went on a 11- 0 run. Rockets fought back to within 2 points but the National Cup winners edged to a 10-point victory, 78 to 68.

Top scorers for Rockets:  Ryan Lohfink 17, Robbie Parker 17, Louis Sayers 12

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Saunders wins Player of the Month Award

janplayermonthCongratulations to Kenny Saunders who was voted TradeMark Player of the Month for January and received his award at the Bristol game on Saturday.
 

Rockets to face Cup Finalists in Double Header Weekend

Reading Rockets face arguably their toughest weekend of the season when they face National Cup winners, Bristol Academy Flyers in a crucial league game at Rivermead Leisure Complex on Saturday (6.30pm tip) and National Cup Runners up Manchester Magic in the National Trophy Semi-Final at the Amaechi Basketball Centre on Sunday (5pm tip).
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BBL Trophy Game Rearranged

newcastlelogoRockets BBL Trophy match against  the current holders and one of the biggest name, Newcastle Eagles, has now been rearranged for Wednesday 10th February, 7:30 PM Tip. Put the date in your diaries, more details coming on this soon..
 

Rockets triumph in snowy Middlesbrough

After an indifferent first quarter and following a five and a half hour journey, Rockets played extremely well with a blend of youth and experience in equal measure, outperforming Tees Valley Mohawks 101 - 60.  Top scorers were Louis Sayers on 21, Ryan Lohfink on 19 and Jason Sayers, Kenny Saunders and Adam Thoseby all on 15.

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Rockets looking to continue good form against basement club Tees Valley

Reading Rockets make the long journey to Middlesbrough on Saturday when they face the only team they have not played so far this season in the form of bottom of the table team the Tees Valley Mohawks. Rockets go into the game off the back of a good win against Coventry Crusaders last Sunday where juniors Adam Thoseby and Louis Sayers impressed as they scored 25 and 17 points respectively whilst the Mohawks have yet to record a victory in EBL Division 1 this term.

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Breaking NEWS - Coach Punosevac leaves

Due to financial constraints and with much regret and with no alternative, Rockets have necessarily had to dispense with the services of their Head Coach, Sasa Punosevac.

Rockets Chairman Gary Johnson, wishes to express his sincere gratitude to Sasa for the positive changes and impact he's made in his short stay and wishes him all the best for the future.

Rockets Director of Coaching , Matt Johnson and the Senior Men's Assistant Head Coach, J P Campbell will take responsibility for the first team affairs.

The Club's basketball coaching, school and community programmes together with their satellite club development are all separately funded, not affected in any way and will continue to go from strength to strength.

 

Rockets triumph over Coventry

In a fast tempo competitive game, played with a very good temperament, Rockets came from behind to secure a deserved victory where an 18 year old and a 17 year old were most prominent and highlighted the success of Rockets' youth development and Academy programme.

Adam Thoseby who'd top scored the night before at Leicester with 12 points had an exceptional game again, hitting 25 personal points with 3 assists and 2 rebounds.

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Rockets just miss out in Leicester

Rockets 64    Leicester Warriors 67
 
With three of Rockets' key players playing with niggling injuries and 2 fouled out in the 4th quarter in what was a bruising encounter in the Midlands, Rockets were just edged out from the free throw line in the last 8.3 secs.  However 18 year old Adam Thoseby who had sat a SAT exam in the morning and arrived only moments before tip, performed very well, top scoring along with Ryan Lohfink with 12 points, Fenny Falmagne and Kenny Saunders each scoring 10 points.
 
Rockets now have less than 24 hours to prepare for their next game - they take to the court at Rivermead tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 4 pm against Coventry Crusaders. 
 
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Miniballers Camp (Ages 5-7) 

Tue 16th (£8)

Junior Camp (Ages 12-16) 

Wed 17th & Thu18th (£39/£35)

Rockets Satellite Club Camp

Fri 19th (£10/£5)

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