Wednesfield Academy started brightly, stringing passes together with a composure that suggested they were intent on setting the tone early.

The baskets came steadily—some crafted through neat interplay, others the result of sharp individual moments. But it wasn’t just the scoring that stood out; it was the sense of pride in the way the team moved and communicated, each player backing the next.

Walsall Academy had strong spells and forced several difficult defensive moments, yet Wednesfield’s back line showed genuine resilience, recovering shape quickly and refusing to let setbacks rattle them. Even when challenges got physical or decisions didn’t go their way, the players carried themselves with a level of respect—for the officials, for their opponents, and for the standards they set for themselves.

A deserved 11–4 win, built on teamwork, patience, and the belief that they could keep pushing until the final whistle.