Both teams enjoyed their best seasons last year in the SBL with Baltics winning the league competition and finishing runners up in the play-offs. Team BC continue to improve finishing in fourth place in 16/17, their best to date. Officials for this fixture will be Dave Hatrey and Igors Kuzņecovs.

The following week will see two fixtures on Friday 20th October. After a year away, Somerset Basketball is pleased to welcome back Culm Valley Comets who will be hosted by Taunton Dragon’s at Castle Sports Centre, tip-off 19:45. Officials: Dave Hatrey and Aaron Carpanini.

Also on Friday 20th October, Taunton Tornados will host 16/17 playoff winners Bridgwater Bucs at B&T College Taunton Centre. Gaining some experience this year from new members to their roster, Tornados will look to improve on their 16/17 campaign but will face a tough start against the experienced Bucs. Tip-off 20:00, officials Shervin Farzaneh and Jim Hartston.

The final fixture of the month is a club derby where home team Bridgwater Bucs play Team BC Bucs at B&T College Bridgwater Centre on Tuesday 31st October, 19:15. Officials: Jim Hartston and Shervin Farzaneh.

Good luck to everyone competing this season! All players, teams and officials are reminded to partake and enjoy the league competition with a sporting and fair play approach as outlined in our Code of Conduct.