Guys, the 2013-2014 Season is OVERRR. It's truly been the best season the Flames have had so far - and we had such a blast too. You don't believe me? Read our blog and take a trip down memory lane.

We want to continue improving so we will still hold a weekly training session throughout the summer. It will be an open session - so newbies can come along too! We will train every Tuesday, at BACA from 7.30pm to 9.00pm. [For directions to BACA visit: www.baca-uk.org.uk]

See y'all every Tuesday! 

Tuesday night, with supporters in tow, the Flames drove to Bognor with hopes of securing the victory on the road that would guarantee them a place in the final of the Sussex Cup. Fuelled by cheers (a rarity in away games), the Flames outplayed the Amazons and will face the Suns in the final.

Among the supporters was Anne Baverstock, the Brighton Phoenix Club Administrator who has offered the following brief observations:

In the 1st quarter we ran in good points and this gave us confidence.

We showed great determination during the 2nd quarter and maintained a good scoring rate.

The 3rd quarter was the key to the game – defense was great and we managed to hold them to 7 points.

By the 4th quarter, they had been COMPLETELY OUTPLAYED and simply ran out of ideas!

I was very impressed with rebounding throughout the game. Also, I can't measure possession but we definitely had the most of it!

Final Score: Amazons 48 – Flames 71

Scores by Quarter: Q1: 14-12; Q2: 14-20; Q3: 7-14; Q4: 13-25 -> The Flames outscored the Amazons in each quarter, aside from the first quarter.

Player Scores: Emma (1pt); Jemma (2pts); Bea (6pts); Liz (8pts); Kara (8pts); Katie (13pts); Zsuzsanna (16pts); Maria (17pts)

MVP of the Game: Zsu-octopus-arms-kangaroo-legs-zsanna! Awesome steals. Killer moves in the paint. Rebounds. Rebounds. Rebounds. Unstoppable. 

The Flames will play in the Sussex Cup Final against South Down Suns this Saturday, May 17 at BACA – 3pm tip-off.

Brighton Phoenix Flames were victorious in the first round of the Sussex League Cup, beating Brighton University Panthers 63-40. 

With a full bench, coach Zitouni had a tough job deciding on a starting five and substitutions throughout the match, but everyone was encouraged to give their all on court then take a rest when needed – which ensured consistent effort throughout the match and successful offensive team play.

The Flames started well in the first quarter but it looked like the young opposition had good legs and would not give in easily. It truly was a great team effort to continue winning every quarter, doing particularly well in the second and third quarters, when the Flames struggled in the past to keep up the momentum.

It was fantastic to see ten out of twelve players getting on the scoresheet. The outstanding performance of the match however goes to Maria who nearly outscored the rest of the Flames put together with a very impressive 30 points along with some great defensive pressure at the other end of the court. Every team member stepped up their defense without incurring many fouls and keeping the oppositions’ highest scorers to 9 points.

The Flames’ concentration paid off with several steals and fast breaks allowing them to add some quick points to their growing total.

Excellent support from the bench and supporters reinforced the team spirit and made the win even sweeter for all involved. We now look forward to the semi-final match of the Cup and, dare we dream, beyond! 

Watch this space for Cup fixture.

MVP of the Game: MARIA, of course! At this rate, we'll have to retire Maria's jersey number!