This weekend, the Lieshout basketball teams showcased their talents in a series of challenging matches for the year 2025. Let's dive into the highlights of their performances:
The under 12 team faced off against EVBV Octopus from Vught. Despite initially falling behind 0-12, Lieshout fought back with standout performances from Mees Kemps and newcomer Nova Timmers. However, the visitors emerged victorious with a final score of 22-49.
Competing against Yellow Sox from Bakel, the under 14 team faced a tough challenge. Although trailing 14-40 at halftime, Lieshout showed resilience in the second half, narrowing the gap but ultimately losing with a score of 34-68.
In a nerve-wracking match against High Five from Tilburg, Lieshout's under 16-1 team battled fiercely. Despite a close fight and missed opportunities on both sides, High Five secured a narrow win of 46-52.
Facing the physicality of Deurne Pioniers, the under 16-2 team struggled early on, trailing by 20 points. However, they regrouped in the second half, but the deficit proved too large to overcome, resulting in a 33-67 loss.
The Men's Under 18 team dominated their match against Achilles from Nuenen, establishing a strong lead from the start and securing a comfortable victory of 77-44.
In Nieuwegein, the Men's Under 22 team triumphed over New Stars after building an early lead that they maintained throughout the game. With an impressive display of shooting, including 13 three-pointers, Lieshout claimed victory with a final score of 54-65.
Starting strong against Springfield in Berlicum, the Men's 1st team delivered an outstanding performance. Despite a brief comeback by Springfield, Lieshout maintained composure, securing a well-deserved victory of 58-68 with notable contributions from Stijn Potting and Tim Vervoort.