Essex Qualifier 2026
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UNDER 14 BOYS – Game Report (16th August)
Bag Work delivered a commanding performance in the Essex U14 Boys Final, asserting control from the opening possession. Their physicality, pace, and clinical finishing proved too much for Balle®️nomics, who battled hard but struggled to slow down Bag Work’s relentless scoring runs. With disciplined defence and efficient ball movement, Bag Work secured a decisive 16–4 victory to claim the Essex Qualifier title.
UNDER 14 GIRLS – Game Report
Essex Mix edged out a gritty Brick City side in a tightly contested U14 Girls Final. Both teams came out with intensity, trading baskets early and keeping the game within a single possession for most of the matchup. Essex Mix found their rhythm late, using composed decision-making and strong defensive stops to secure the narrow 8–6 victory. Brick City pushed until the final possession, but Essex Mix’s resilience earned them the Essex Qualifier crown.
UNDER 16 BOYS
🏀 Semi‑Finals
Breakers (GBR) vs Team 53 (GBR)
Score: 10 – 14 Team 53 showed composure in the clutch, pulling away late with disciplined defence and strong finishing at the rim. Breakers pushed the pace early but couldn’t convert enough possessions to keep up with Team 53’s efficiency.
Bag Work (GBR) vs JCP (GBR)
Score: 16 – 8 Bag Work delivered a dominant semi‑final performance, controlling the game with physical defence and fast‑break scoring. JCP battled throughout but struggled to slow down Bag Work’s momentum.
🏆 Final
Bag Work (GBR) vs Team 53 (GBR)
Score: 15 – 13
The U16 Boys Final was a high‑energy showdown between two teams in top form. Bag Work started strong, but Team 53 responded with a series of tough baskets to keep the game tight. In the closing moments, Bag Work’s defensive intensity and decisive shot‑making secured a narrow 15–13 victory, earning them the Essex U16 Boys title.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
Bag Work (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
Team 53 (GBR)
Semi‑Finalists (All Qualify for 22nd August):
Bag Work (GBR)
Team 53 (GBR)
Breakers (GBR)
JCP (GBR)
UNDER 16 GIRLS
🏆 Final
67 Ballers (GBR) vs Slash & Splash (GBR)
Score: 12 – 10
The U16 Girls Final delivered one of the most competitive matchups of the Essex qualifier. 67 Ballers opened with strong defensive pressure, forcing early turnovers and converting them into quick points. Slash & Splash responded with confident perimeter shooting and kept the game within a single possession throughout.
In the final minutes, 67 Ballers’ physicality and composure proved decisive. A pair of clutch finishes allowed them to edge ahead and secure a hard‑fought 12–10 victory. Slash & Splash showed tremendous resilience, pushing the champions to the very last possession.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
67 Ballers (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
Slash & Splash (GBR)
Finalists Qualifying for 22nd August:
67 Ballers (GBR)
Slash & Splash (GBR)
UNDER 18 MEN – ESSEX QUALIFIER REPORT & FULL STANDINGS
🏀 Semi‑Finals
Lightz Out (GBR) vs BTA (GBR)
Score: 9 – 15 BTA came out sharp, using strong defensive rotations and confident finishing to take control early. Lightz Out kept the pressure on with aggressive drives, but BTA’s consistency on both ends allowed them to secure a solid 15–9 win and advance to the final.
Swish Kebabs (GBR) vs Canterbury Academy (GBR)
Score: 10 – 15 Canterbury Academy delivered a composed and disciplined performance, controlling the tempo and capitalising on key possessions. Swish Kebabs fought hard and kept the game close, but Canterbury’s late‑game execution pushed them through to the final.
🏆 Final
Canterbury Academy (GBR) vs BTA (GBR)
Score: 15 – 14
The U18 Men Final was a thriller from start to finish. Both teams traded baskets in a high‑intensity matchup that showcased physical defence, clutch shooting, and elite composure. BTA held a narrow lead midway through, but Canterbury Academy responded with a surge of momentum, tying the game and setting up a dramatic finish.
In the final possession, Canterbury found the decisive bucket to edge out BTA 15–14, claiming the Essex U18 Men title in one of the closest finals of the day.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
Canterbury Academy (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
BTA (GBR)
Semi‑Finalists (All Qualify for 22nd August):
Canterbury Academy (GBR)
BTA (GBR)
Lightz Out (GBR)
Swish Kebabs (GBR)
RECREATION MEN – ESSEX QUALIFIER REPORT & FULL STANDINGS
🏀 Semi‑Finals
CBA Oldboy’s (GBR) vs Ipswich Phoenix (GBR)
Score: 15 – 13 CBA Oldboy’s opened with strong physical play and smart ball movement, building an early lead. Ipswich Phoenix responded with tough perimeter defence and kept the game close, but CBA Oldboy’s held firm in the final possessions to secure a 15–13 win and advance.
SBC (GBR) vs Brentwood Leopards (GBR)
Score: 15 – 8 SBC delivered one of the most controlled performances of the Rec Men semis. Their defensive discipline forced multiple turnovers, and efficient scoring allowed them to pull away from Brentwood Leopards. A confident 15–8 victory booked SBC’s place in the final.
🏆 Final
SBC (GBR) vs CBA Oldboy’s (GBR)
Score: 15 – 5
SBC dominated the Rec Men Final with a statement performance. Their defensive pressure disrupted CBA Oldboy’s rhythm from the start, leading to fast‑break opportunities and clean finishes. CBA Oldboy’s fought to stay in the game, but SBC’s pace, physicality, and shot‑making proved too much, sealing a commanding 15–5 victory and the Essex Rec Men title.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
SBC (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
CBA Oldboy’s (GBR)
Semi‑Finalists (All Qualify for 23rd August):
SBC (GBR)
CBA Oldboy’s (GBR)
Ipswich Phoenix (GBR)
Brentwood Leopards (GBR)
WOMEN – ESSEX QUALIFIER REPORT & STANDINGS
🏆 Final
Global OG’s (GBR) vs Cruisers (GBR)
Score: 5 – 6
The Women’s Final was a defensive battle from start to finish. Both teams came out with intensity, forcing tough shots and limiting fast‑break opportunities. Global OG’s controlled early possessions with strong rebounding, while Cruisers relied on disciplined spacing and patient offence.
In a low‑scoring, high‑pressure finish, Cruisers found the decisive basket to edge ahead 6–5. Global OG’s pushed until the final possession, but Cruisers’ composure secured them the Essex Women’s title.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
Cruisers (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
Global OG’s (GBR)
Finalists Qualifying for 23rd August:
Cruisers (GBR)
Global OG’s (GBR)
ELITE MEN – ESSEX QUALIFIER REPORT & FULL STANDINGS
🏀 Semi‑Finals
Ethical Hoops (GBR) vs Essex 3x3 (GBR)
Score: 21 – 17 Ethical Hoops set the tone early with high‑pressure defence and confident scoring. Essex 3x3 kept the game competitive with strong physical play, but Ethical Hoops’ pace and shot‑making allowed them to pull ahead and secure the first spot in the final.
FTK (GBR) vs Death Row (GBR)
Score: 17 – 21 Death Row delivered a composed and efficient semi‑final performance. FTK battled hard and kept the game close, but Death Row’s ability to convert key possessions and maintain defensive discipline earned them the win and a place in the final.
🏆 Final
Death Row (GBR) vs Ethical Hoops (GBR)
Score: 19 – 21
The Elite Men Final was a high‑level, back‑and‑forth battle. Death Row came out sharp, moving the ball well and hitting tough shots. Ethical Hoops responded with relentless defensive pressure and clutch scoring, keeping the game tight throughout.
In the closing moments, Ethical Hoops found the decisive buckets and held firm defensively to secure a 21–19 victory, claiming the Essex Elite Men title.
📊 STANDINGS & QUALIFIERS
Champion:
Ethical Hoops (GBR)
Runner‑Up:
Death Row (GBR)
Finalists Qualifying for 23rd August:
Ethical Hoops (GBR)
Death Row (GBR)
PICTURES FROM ALL EVENTS ARE AVAILABLE HERE
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