Hawks flying high after title success

Sussex champions Horsham Hawks U11 and (below) Josh Lea-Clayton and Antonio Lozz, who have been selected for the South East England squad.

A physical first quarter saw the Hawks slowly edge ahead 19-8 before an explosive 21-0 run during the second quarter put Horsham firmly in control, giving the league leaders a 40-8 half-time advantage.

The Hawks continued to pull away in the third quarter before the Eagles fought back valiantly at the start of the fourth with a 9-2 run themselves. Ultimately however, a combination of intense defence and fearless attacking basketball secured Horsham its 13th straight victory and the Sussex title with one game to spare.

Further adding to Horsham’s celebrations, Josh Lea-Clayton and Antonio Lozzi of the Hawks have been selected to represent South East England in a national tournament to be held in Sheffield later this year.

Horsham Hawks U11s stars Antonio Lozzi and Joshua Lea-Clayton have selected for south east England SUS-140204-115351002

As members of the U11 South East England Development Squad they will be competing against the other regions for the national title.

Scorers: Josh Tavolieri – 18, Zach Holden – 14, Harry Rose – 11, Antonio Lozzi – 10, Josh Lea-Clayton – 8, Amy Willcox – 7, Charlotte Willcox – 5, Miguel Venturini – 5, Henry Butler – 2, Rachel Maclean– 2, Matthew Campbell.