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REGULAR SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE WITH A NARROW VICTORY OVER STARS
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther The Kestrels closed out the season with a 72-69 win on the road against the London Stars to extend the unbeaten run the 12 games and end the regular season with a 16-2 record. Although the title was decided last weekend, the Kestrels were playing as if it was still all to play for in the opening minutes of the game. Andre Arissol and Ash Briggs combined for seven unanswered points. The London Stars, coming off the back of an impressive win again


KESTRELS CLAIM 5TH LEAGUE TITLE IN 10 SEASONS
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther The Solent Kestrels have been crowned champions of NBL D1 Pool B after an extremely dominant 87-49 victory against CoLA. Thomas Blower led all scoring, netting 15 points in 22 minutes to equal his highest scoring game for the Kestrels and show out in front of a packed-out Solent Sports Complex in the final home game of the regular season. Elijah Lotriet was the player who opened the scoring, banking in a three from the left wing right in front o


GAME PREVIEW - KESTRELS HOST PRIDE WITH LEAGUE TITLE IN THEIR SIGHTS
Image Courtesy of Luke Simcock Following their narrow win against the Barnet Bulldogs on Saturday, the Kestrels have an opportunity to win the league title heading into the final two game weekends. The first matchup is a revenge fixture up against CoLA, who beat the Kestrels 78-71 in the reverse game back in December. However, with key players now back since that result, the Kestrels look to continue their unbeaten streak and end the season in top spot. CoLA Pride The City of


ARISSOL & OFMAN CONNECT-4 A MONSTER 50 POINTS TO OVERCOME THRASH THE STARS
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Andre Arissol and Jakub Ofman combined for 50 to ease past the London Stars with a 96-59 win on the Kestrels’ return to the Solent Sports Complex on Saturday evening. However, both had a somewhat slow start to the game, with the first bucket coming in an unusual manor as Ashley Briggs nailed a right wing three just 10 seconds into the game, to the delight of his teammates who shot up out of their seats on the bench. Elijah Lotriet was brought in


KESTRELS KEEP PACE AT THE TOP OF NBL DIVISION 1 AFTER STRONG WIN IN THE CAPITAL
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Saturday evening saw a strong team performance from the Solent Kestrels to clinch an 89-71 win over London Lions II, to move them to a 10-2 record in NBL Division One. The game begun with an Ash Briggs close range finish and would be the theme of the match, with the home side giving up 62 points in the paint across all four quarters. Jakub Ofman made his way into the starting lineup with the absence of Greg Durand and made best use of the opport


KESTRELS KEEP ELITE WINLESS WITH VICTORY AT THE SSC
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels in to top spot in NBL Division 1 with a composed 79–61 victory over London Elite on Saturday evening at the Solent Sports Complex, continuing their strong start to 2026 while leaving the visitors still searching for a first league win. The Kestrels set the tone early and never relinquished control, led by a standout all-round performance from Ethan Round, who poured in 25 points on efficient shooting while also adding seven rebou


KESTRELS DEFEAT TABLE TOPPERS BARNET AND BOOK CUP SEMI FINAL TICKET
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Kestrels secured a pair of huge victories this past weekend at the Solent Sports Complex, as they handed Barnet Bulldogs their first loss of the regular season on Saturday, 82-66, in NBL Division 1 Men’s action. All before booking their ticket to the semi finals of the National Cup on Sunday afternoon, beating London Lions II 82-60. Greg Durand earned himself a Player of the Week nod with his 22 point, 9 rebound, 4 assist outing against the Bull


WINNING FORM CONTINUES FOR KESTRELS AS THEY DEFEAT KNIGHTS
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Kestrels continue their fine form of late on Saturday evening at the Solent Sports Complex, as they defeated Richmond Knights 96-55 in NBL Division 1. The victory pushes Kestrels into the mix at the top of the division having played less games than the rest of the league. Kestrels young duo of Jakub Ofman and Tom Blower came off the bench to put up 15 points each, Jakub also added 9 rebounds whilst Tom impressively did his scoring in just under


TWO FROM TWO ON DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND FOR KESTRELS
Image Courtesy of Dan Crowther Kestrels took home a pair of victories from the SSC this pay weekend as they handed London Lions II a 102-46 defeat in NBL Division 1. Before dispatching Brent Bulls in the Men’s National Cup Round of 16, 100-49, to set up a quarter final clash with Saturdays opponents London Lions II on Sunday 30th November 2025. Saturdays triumph means Kestrels now love to 4-1 in the league ahead of a tough set of November fixtures. Saturday was a true team ef


KESTRELS SLIP TO DEFEAT IN HOME OPENER WITH BARKING
Image Courtesy Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels dropped to their first defeat of the 2025/26 NBL Division 1 season on Saturday evening, as Barking Abbey snatched a 71-90 victory from the Solent Sports Complex. The loss moves Kestrels to 1-1 on the season so far, after a disappointing performance from the hosts. Ash Briggs had 17 points and 8 rebounds for Solent, whilst Andre Arissol added 15 and Luke Busumbru 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. As expected with two quality sides


OPENING DAY VICTORY FOR KESTRELS AS THEY BEAT TITANS
Image Courtesy Dan Crowther Solent Kestrels tipped off their NBL Division 1 Men’s campaign on Saturday afternoon in the capital, as they...


BRIGGS BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON WITH KESTRELS
Image Courtesy Kai Johnson Ash Briggs is back in the number 15 jersey for Solent Kestrels ahead of the 2025/26 NBL Division 1 season. The...


BALANCED SCORING EFFORT POWERS KESTRELS IN CAPITAL
Team Solent Kestrels secured a 91-72 victory on the road at London Elite on Saturday evening in NBL Division 2 action. After a back and...


BIG MAN ASHLEY BRIGGS RETURNS FOR ANOTHER SEASON
Team Solent Kestrels are excited to announce the return of home town favourite Ashley Briggs for the 2024/25 NBL Division 2 season. The...
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