Graham Merry

United Kingdom

Sports reporter at Basingstoke Gazette

Sports reporter for the Basingstoke Gazette

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Guy Jewell Cup and Cyril Thompson Trophy to get under way

1 month ago | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Last season's Guy Jewell Cup winners Basingstoke and North Hants team. (Image: Graham Merry) Basingstoke and North Hants will start the defence of the Houston Broking Group Guy Jewell Cup with a game against Andover at May’s Bounty on Tuesday, June 10, writes Graham Merry. This is the first of three quarter-final ties in what is looked upon as the top North Hampshire T20 competition, which has now been running for more than 70 years.
Buffalo's Weller-Evans announces coaching role following retirement

Oct 1, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

BASINGSTOKE Buffalo play-off winning netminder Dan Weller-Evans, who announced his retirement from playing in the summer, has taken on his first coaching job, writes Graham Merry. The popular cageman has joined the Berkshire Bees as a goalie and defence coach. The 30-year-old is no stranger to the team having played for them in seasons 2021/22 and 2022/23 and before that had eight years, as a shot stopper for the Basingstoke Bison where he was a firm fans’ favourite.
Young hockey stars join Oxford after break for Buffalo

Sep 3, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Harry Tempest has moved to Oxford (Image: Graham Merry) TWO of the most promising young ice hockey players in Basingstoke, Harry Tempest and Felix Hemmings-Maher have both joined the Oxford City Stars as their home rink awaits its long-awaited refurbishment. Teenage forward Tempest stepped up last autumn for his first full season with the Buffs and did not disappoint as he scored twice in 21 games.
Odiham and Greywell win Cyril Thompson Trophy in last-ball thriller

Aug 28, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Cyril Thompson Trophy winners Odiham and Greywell (Image: Graham Merry) ODIHAM and Greywell B won a thrilling Cyril Thompson Trophy final, as they beat Chawton on the very last ball of the game at May’s Bounty on Monday, writes Graham Merry. This made it a double-winning season for the club, as they were crowned Hampshire League Division One champions last week.
Basingstoke netminder Morgan Parsons sees stars as he joins Oxford

Aug 23, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Morgan Parsons is joining by Oxford City Stars (Image: Tyler Bradley) BASINGSTOKE Buffalo netminder Morgan Parsons has joined the Oxford City Stars, as the Buffs sit out the forthcoming season, writes Graham Merry. The 20-year-old goalie moves up a level from the Buffs after an impressive campaign which saw him return an excellent 92.1 save percentage rate.
Admissions free at May's Bounty as Basingstoke take on Rotherfield in final

Aug 22, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

THE line-up for the finals of the Guy Jewell Cup and Cyril Thompson Trophy is now complete, writes Graham Merry. The games will take place on Monday, August 26 at May’s Bounty and a bumper crowd is expected, as admission is free. Holders Basingstoke and North Hants will take on Rotherfield Park in the Cup final which starts at 2.45pm. Before this Odiham and Greywell B face Chawton in the Trophy finale with the action getting underway at 11am.
Step up for Stephens as he joins Milton Keynes Thunder from Basingstoke Buffalo

Aug 12, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Freddie Stevens (Image: Tyler Bradley) BASINGSTOKE Buffalo defenceman Freddie Stephens has joined the Milton Keynes Thunder this season, as the Herd sit out the campaign. The 18-year-old is an excellent young player and last term was his second for the Buffalo line-up, where he picked up four points from 18 games. He was voted the team’s best D man at their end of season awards, after a number of great performances for the Buffs.
Basingstoke Buffalo forwards make big moves ahead of 2024/25 season break

Aug 7, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

BASINGSTOKE Buffalo forwards Paul Petts, Janne Virtanen and Cam Buckle have all joined new clubs as the Herd sit out the 2024/25 campaign. Petts was one of the Buffs' player/coaches last season, guiding them to play-off glory. He has now joined the current South Two league champions, the Guildford Phoenix. The 27-year-old led the Buffs last season with assists, returning 40 from 21 regular season games and also added 16 goals.
Compton and Anda become the latest to move from The Buffalo

Aug 2, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Sam Compton (Image: Tyler Bradley) BASINGSTOKE Buffalo’s Sam Compton and Scott Anda are the latest players to find a new club for this season, after the Herd announced they would sit out the 2024/25 campaign. The very experienced defenceman Compton will join the Solent Devils 2, while hard working forward Anda will lace up for the Haringey Huskies. Both teams play at the same level as the play-off winning Buffalo did last term.
Fourth time lucky for Stratfield Turgis and Rotherwick in cup tie

Aug 2, 2024 | basingstokegazette.co.uk | Graham Merry

Fourth time lucky for Stratfield Turgis and Rotherwick in cup tie (Image: Stock) IT WAS fourth time lucky for Stratfield Turgis and Rotherwick as they finally played their Cyril Thompson Trophy first round tie, after the previous three were wiped out by the weather, writes Graham Merry. Stratfield won the toss and elected to bat and scored 200-3 from their 20 overs, as Chris Butcher carried his bat smashing 134 off 45 balls.