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6th of
March
U12B Lee Valley 19 v
Carrigaline 14
On the
6th of March Carrigaline’s U12B team
travelled to Macroom to play Lee Valley. Carrigaline had
the better start and with scores from Mollie Walsh,
Jennifer Roche and Roisin Murry, they led by 2 points at
half time. Sides were equally matched in the third
quarter. In the final quarter Lee Valley found their
form and with scores from Orla Hannon, Aine Barry and
Saoirse Mc Carthy. Once Lee Valley took the lead they
powered on to win by 5 points.
U10 Lee Valley 6 v
Brunell 32
On the same day
Brunell’s U10 team travelled to Macroom to play Lee
Valley. The score line doesn’t reflect the great game
played by both teams. Brunell were too strong for Lee
Valley but that didn’t stop Lee Valley’s Aideen Buckley,
Abby O Reilly and Caoimhe O Driscoll from putting in an
outstanding performance. All players from Brunell
contributed to their win. Sophie Charington, Laura
Morrisey and Leah O Mahony deserve special mention for
all their effort.
U18B Carrigaline 38
v Mallow 31
Also on the
6th in Crosshaven Mallow’s U18 team played
Carrigaline. This was a very competitive game from two
strong teams. Carrigaline got of to a great start
holding Mallow to only a basket in the first quarter. It
was the turn of Mallow’s Maeve Corcoran, Pauline Lucey
and Jennifer Mc Carthy to shine in the second quarter.
Mallow only trailed by two heading into the second half.
Despite Mallow’s best efforts they could not stop
Carrigaline’s Laura Webb, Kate Williams and Elaine
Slyne. Carrigaline had to play hard for every score and
eventually won by 7 points.
U18A
On the same evening
in Crosshaven Carrigaline’s U18 A team were too strong
for Ballincollig. Carrigaline lead by 20 after the first
half with scores from Aideen Mc Carthy, Amy Crean and
Orla Calnan. Ballincollig put in a great final quarter
performance winning the quarter by 5 points with scores
from Meadbh Flynn, Emer Roche and Orlaith Jennings. But
it was all a little to late to catch this strong
Carrigaline team.
U16A Carrigaline 53
v Brunell 66
The U16A game on the
6th in Crosshaven of Carrigaline against
Brunell was a very exciting game. Both sides gave a
phenomenal display of basketball which led to a very
high scoring game. It was a game of 4 different quarters
with both teams winning two quarters each. It was
Brunell’s Amy Waters, Aoife Dinnen and Megan O Leary who
capitalised on their chances, winning quarters by 10
points as opposed to Carrigaline winning by 1 and 5
points. Despite great performances from Carrigaline’s
Daire Rynne, Rachel Murray and Jenny O Callaghan, they
were unable to catch this strong Brunell
side.
11th of
March
U16A Glanmire 50 v
Brunell 51
The 11th
of March saw another exciting U16 game in the parochial
hall. Brunell started strongly with a 3 point scores
from Megan O Leary. Brunell seemed to settle in to the
game quickly, while scores from Glanmire’s Hannah
Higgins helped settled their team. Amy Waters stretched
the Glanmire defence and helped her team lead by 8 at
the half. Glanmire steadied in the third quarter
reducing the lead to 6 points. The final quarter was up
and down. Glanmire got it back to a point with scores
from Amy Winning and Louise O Callaghan. Then Brunell
stretched the lead to 10 points again. With 28 seconds
on the clock Glanmire called a timeout, they were down 3
points. 20 seconds Louise scores a layup, one point
down. With 11 seconds on the clock Glanmire had an
inbound ball, but great defence from Brunell lead to a
steal and Brunell won by the slimmest of margins. This
was the 7th match for Glanmire in which they
lost by a point.
Div 1 Glanmire 49 v
Kyer Kelts 20
Also on the
11th Glanmire played their second last league
game against Kyer Kelts. Glanmire proved too strong for
the Ballyphenane side. Solid defence and fast breaks
gave Glanmire an early lead. With scores from Nic Crean,
Rosanne O Callaghan and Sam Harbert, Glanmire lead by 10
after the first quarter. A great three from Kyer Kelts
Eve Murphy kept her team in the game. Glanmire never let
up and with great scores from Ilona Hartnett and great
defence from Orla Murphy and Orla Lenard (who played her
first game for Glanmire this session) they dominated the
score board, winning by 29 points in the end. The score
doesn’t reflect the effort and never say die attitude of
the Kelts team. Lead by Sinead Collins and Irene
Kavanagh Kelts gave a good
performance.
10th
November
U14B Kanturk 24 v Lee
Valley 18
On the 10th
of November Lee Valley travelled from Macroom to Kanturk
to play their U14B team. Both teams put in a great
performance, with Kanturk leading by 4 points heading
into the second half. A strong third quarter from
Kanturk’s Lisa Gillman, A Cullotty and A Guiney saw
their lead widen. Despite the best efforts of Lee
Valley’s Sarah Beth O Mullane, Julie O Sullivan and
Sarah Corcoran they were unable to bridge the gap.
Kanturk won in the end by 6 points.
On the same night
Cobh’s U18 team also travelled to Kanturk. This was a
very exciting match with great scores at each end. Sides
were all level at half time. The lead changed many times
in the second half with Cobh scoring the final basket to
win by two points. Best for Kanturk was Clodagh Clernon,
Maeve O Connor and Amy Edwards Murphy. While best for
Cobh was Siona Hourihan, Rachel Coughlan and Freya
Kearney.
12th of
November
U14B Mallow 16 v
Skibbereen 14
The U14B game on the
12th of November of home side Mallow versus
Skibbereen was a great from the off, with both sides
playing very tight defence. There were scores from
Lauren Curtis, Maria Stanton and
Megan O Connor. Sides were level with two minutes on the
clock. Mallow put in a great final push to win by a
single basket.
Premier Mallow 63 v
Glenmary 44
On the same evening in
Mallow Glenmary travelled to play Mallow’s Premier
Ladies team. Mallow started well with great scores from
Michelle Griffin. Glenmary only trailed by 7 points at
half time, thanks mostly to Glenmary’s Maria White who
was top scorer on the night with 24 points! In the
second half Mallow continued on their scoring spree with
baskets from Karen O Halloran and Natalie Landy.
Glenmary never gave up with scores from Marian Clifford
Cronin and Shiela Buckley but they were unable to stop
Mallow powering on. Mallow won by 19 points when the
final whistle blew
19th of
November
U15 Brunell 43 v
Glanmire 25
In the Parochial Hall
on the 19th of November Brunell’s U15 team
played Glanmire. Teams were evenly matched for the first
half with Brunell leading by only 3 points. Both
continued to play well until the final quarter. Brunell
found another gear and took control of the game with
outstanding performances from Amy Waters. Megan O Leary
and Aoife Dineen, they went on to win by 18 points. Best
for Glanmire was Anna Mc Carthy, Lesile Wilkinson and
Lisa Mullins.
Div 1 Carrigaline 32 v
Brunell 19
Also on the
19th in the Parochial Hall Carrigaline played
Brunell’s Division 1 team. Both teams started well but
as the game wore on Brunell were finding it harder to
win baskets from the young Carrigaline side. Top scorers
for Carrigaline were Vicky O Grady, Donna O Leary and
Emily Murphy. Best for Brunell was Sandie Fitzgibbon.
Carrigaline coming out on top by 13 points.
7th
November
U16B Lee Valley 38 v
Midleton 52
On the 7th
of November Midleton travelled to Macroom to play Lee
Valley. Midleton got off to a great start with scores
from Aimee Phelan, Maria Garralda and Rayleigh Ahern and
lead by twenty at half time. Lee Valley’s Yvonne
Burgoyne, Jean O Sullivan and Michelle Mc Carthy put in
a great third quarter and narrowed the gap but ran out
of steam in the final quarter. Midleton won by 14
points.
U14B Lee Valley 3 v
Midleton 51
On the same day,
Midleton’s U14B team also travelled to Macroom. Midleton
were too strong for the Lee Valley side. Best for
Midleton was Jena Keating, Maria Garralda and Aimee
Phelan. While the scores for Lee Valley were from Julie
O Sullivan and Orla Hannon.
U12B Lee Valley 46 v
Midleton 8
Midleton’s U12B team
couldn’t keep up there sides winning ways on that
Saturday. Lee Valley started well with scores from Orla
Hannon, Aine Barry and Saoirse Mc Carthy. They
maintained this high level of basketball throughout the
match. Midleton never gave up but were unable to stop
the strong Lee Valley side. Best for Midleton was Holy O
Keeffe, Leah Maloney and Katie Griffin.
U10 Lee Valley 18 v
Midleton 10
The final game in
Macroom that Saturday was Lee Valley’s U10 against
Midleton. Things were level after the first half with
all players putting in a good strong performance. In the
third quarter Lee Valley upped their game and with
scores from Meabh Barry, Aideen Buckey and Katie Ronan
they lead by 6 heading into the final quarter. Despite
the best efforts of Midleton’s Claidia Kearney, Eniola
Oshikaya and Katie Griffin they were unable to catch Lee
Valley and lost by 8 points in the end.
U14A St Colms 28 v
Glanmire 47
On the same evening in
Limerick, St Colms U14A team played Glanmire. Glanmire
started well and lead by 5 after the first quarter. The
next quarter saw St Colms Becky Cleary and Chloe Dineen
begin to shine and they narrowed the gap to 4 points.
Glanmire’s Lesley Ann Wilkinson, Laura Whyte and Sarah
Fahey found another gear in the third quarter and began to
score at ease. Glanmire continued to dominate despite
the best efforts of St Colms Caoimhe Gleeson and Becky
Gleeson. Glanmire came away with the win, with Lesley
Ann finishing top scorer with 15 points
U16A St Colms 51 v
Glanmire 30
The final game in
Limerick was the U16A teams turn, with St Colms playing
Glanmire. Sides were very close in the first half with
both teams playing very well. Glanmire lead by a single
point at half time with Amy Winning, Eimear o Mahony and
Louise O Callaghan putting in a strong performance.
However the second half was all St Colms with Orlaith
Woods, Niamh Hannan and Aoife O Connell dominating at
both ends. St Colms were convincing winners when the
final whistle blew.
8th of
November
U14A Carrigaline 33 v
Brunell 65
On the 8th
of November Brunell travelled to Crosshaven to play
Carrigaline’s U14A team. Brunell started well in the
first half but toward the end of the second quarter
Carrigaline’s Sally Griffin, Sarah Motherway and Clara
Fox began to match Brunells efforts. The half time
whistle came too soon for Carrigaline and they lost
their momentum. Brunell capitalised on this and put in
an outstanding second half performance with great scores
from Jessica Lane, Grace Kelleher and Edel Thorton,
winning by 32 points.
U14C Carrigaline 18 v
Brunell 16
On the same day
Brunell’s U14C also travelled to Crosshaven to play
Carrigaline. This was a very exciting game with both
times evenly matched. Sides were all level at half time.
A point separated the teams after the third quarter in
favour of the home side. Brunell’s Kelly Murphy, Ciara O
Shea and Sarah Morrisey put in a strong performance.
However Carrigaline’s Sarah Mc Intyre, Shelly Collins
and Emma Fitzgerald would not give up their lead and
eventually won by 2 points. It was a very exciting
finish with both sides playing outstanding
basketball.
U18A Carrigaline 51 v
Brunell 39
The final game in
Crosshaven on the 8th was Carrigaline’s U18
team against Brunell. Brunell started well with scores
from Alison Kearney, Caroline Mc Carthy and Nicola
Browne and lead by 6 points after the first quarter.
Carrigaline then put in an outstanding second quarter
scoring twenty points with the help of Jenny O
Callaghan, Daire Rynne and Aideen Mc Carthy. Brunell
continued to fight to the bitter end but were unable to
catch Carrigaline who won by 12 points in the end.
10th of
November
Division 1 Crosshaven
38 v Glanmire 37
On the 10th
of November Glanmire’s Division 1 team travelled to
Crosshaven. Crosshaven took an early lead with Glanmire
finding it hard to find a score. Glanmire’s Ilona
Hartnett kept her team in the game with some lovely jump
shots. Crosshaven’s Katie Bland was leading her team all
the way. However in the second quarter Glanmire upped
their defence with Nic Crean and Rosanne O Callaghan
playing strong defence, while Aisling Hogan and Judy
Hopkins started on scoring spree. Sides were level at
half time and both sides exchanged scores throughout the
second half. Katie continued to shine for Crosshaven.
Laura Fitzpatrick levelled the game with a great three
with ten seconds on the clock. It was looking like extra
time when the referee’s whistle blew a foul that put
Crosshaven’s Florence Zeniti on the line as Glanmire
were on team fouls. She missed the first but scored the
second, winning the game for Crosshaven by a single
point.
3rd of
October
U14B Carraig na bhFear
Rebels v Crosshaven
On the
3rd of October in Carraig na bhFear
Crosshaven travelled to play the Rebels U14B team. The
Rebels surged into a 9 point lead in the first quarter
through some great offensive play from Hayley Lenihan
and with Aoife Heffernan playing some good defence.
Crosshaven came out with all guns blazing in the second
and third quarters using their huge height advantage to
great effect and with great scores from Emily Burke,
Anna Reardon and Rosie Clancy. However what
Rebels lacked in height they made up for with heart and
with 58 seconds remaining, down by 3, Kellie Hackett
made vital steels and also scored the basket to lead by
1 point with 35 seconds remaining. Rebels had time to
add another score to win by 3 points with Rebels fans
nearly lifting the roof of Whitechurch with cheers of
delight.
17th of
October
U16A Carraig na
bhFear Rebels v Glanmire
Glanmire’s U16A team
travelled to Carriag na bhFear on the 17th of
October. The 1st quarter was even enough
Glanmire going in at the break with a 2pt lead with
scores from Amy Winning, Eimear O Mahony and Louise O
Callaghan. Glanmire with new coach Jodie Furlong are a
more formidable outfit this season and will continue to
improve over the course of the season. The second
quarter proved to be the turning point where the Rebels
scored 14 pts to Glanmires 8. The third qtr was very
poor with both teams only scoring 4 pts. Leanne Kelly
and Alanna Dunlea dominated the final quarter to secure
the Rebels a 3pt win by 38 to 35pts.
24th of
October
U16B Carraig na bhFear
47 v Lee Valley 61
A minute’s silence
was held before this game as a mark of respect for one
of the Rebels team mates Sarah Buckley who was sadly
laid to rest earlier this week. The Rebels began rather
tamely and Lee Valley surged into a 14pt lead midway
through the 2nd quarter. Yvonne Burgoyne was
commanding the game and scoring almost at will for the
girls from the west. The third & fourth quarters
completely belonged to the rebels and it was as if Sarah
was shining down upon them as their fighting spirit drew
them level with Michelle McGinty scoring a free throw to
draw level with seconds on the clock. The Rebels surged
into a 6 pt lead with 3 mins gone in the 1st
period of extra time and Whitechurch was rockin! but
then the Lee Valley girls rallied once more to draw
level with a basket from Siofra Burgoyne to force a
second period of extra time. Michelle McGinty was
fouled out just at the end of the 1st period
of extra time and the rebels were reduced to 4 players
at the start of the 2nd period. Their luck
ran out once more when Alison Mullins also committed her
fifth and it was sadly game up for the Carraig na bhFear
girls. Lee Valley went on to win by 61:47. It was a very
emotional week for this Carraig na bhFear team who
conducted themselves in a way that was a fitting tribute
to their friend Sarah.
U16A Carraig na bhFear
43 v St Colms 41
On the same evening
St Colm’s travelled from Limerick to play Carraig na
bhFear’s U16A team. Carraig na bhFear began well in this
game surging into a 7 point lead at the end of the first
quarter. They maintained this lead right through to half
time with an even spread of scores around the team. The
third quarter belonged to St Colm’s with a 12 pt to 5
turn around, St Colm’s Orlaith Woods and Niamh Hannon
using their height advantage to good effect. St Colms
closed the 2 point difference midway through the final
quarter and took the lead with 2 cool free throws from
Orlaith Woods with 17 seconds left on the clock.
The Rebels were rattled and it looked like they
were about to end their winning streak, however up
stepped Alanna Dunlea to get off a 3pt shot with 6
seconds on the clock to clinch victory from the jaws of
defeat! Top Scorers fro Carraig na bhFear were Kate
Howard, Alanna Dunlea, Niamh Mc Carthy and Kate Walsh.
Top Scorers for St Colm’s were Orlaith Woods, Niamh
Hannon and Sarah Woods.
27th of
October
U16A Kanturk 23 v
Glanmire 40
Glanmire travelled to
Colaiste Treasa to play Kanturk’s U16A team Glanmire got
off to a great start with scores from Amy Winning, Niamh
Corcoran and Hannah Higgins. They lead by 11 points
after the first half. Even though it was a sizable lead
to try and bridge. Kanturk never gave up and with scores
from Clodagh Clernon, Rachel O Sullivan and Lisa Gillman
they can be proud of their effort against this very
strong Glanmire side.
31st of
October
U14A Carrigaline 24 v
Wild Cats 49
On the 31st
of October Wild Cats U14A team travelled to Crosshaven
to face Carrigaline. Wild Cats got off to a great start,
with scores from Dana Aspell, Chloe Morrissey and Kate O
Toole, and lead by twenty points at half time.
Carrigaline never gave up and fought back in the second
half with scores from Clara Fox, Ellen Twomey and Kate O
Toole. But Wild Cats were too strong for Carrigaline on
the day, winning by 25 points.
U16A Carrigaline 64 v
Wild Cats 49
On the same day Wild
Cats U16A team travelled to Crosshaven. Things started
off the same with Wild Cats putting in a strong first
half performance with scores from Ruth Kelly, Emma
Begadon and Lauren Lawlor. However it was all
Carrigaline in the third quarter with great scores from
Jenny O Callaghan, Rachel Murphy and Daire Rynne. Great
defence from Carrigaline kept Wild Cats scoreless in
this quarter. Carrigaline continued to dominate in the
final quarter and came out convincing winners by 15
points.
U12B Lee Valley 18 v
Mallow 30
On the Halloween in
Macroom, Mallow’s U12B teams travelled to play Lee
Valley. Sides were all level at half time. With Lee
Valleys Orla Hannon, Saoirse Mc Carthy and Aine Barry
putting in a strong second quarter performance. In the
third quarter Mallow found their form and with scores
from R O Riordan, M O Connor and S O Mahony, Mallow lead
by 12 heading into the last quarter. Lee Valley matched
Mallow score for score in this half but it was a little
to late, Mallow held on to their lead of 12 points.
U14B Lee Valley 18 v
Mallow 23
The U14B game on the
31st of Lee Valley and Mallow was a mixture
of sorts. Lee Valley lead by a point after the first
quarter with scores from Sarah Beth O Mullane and Siofra
Burgoyne. The next quarter saw Mallow come out on top
leading by 5 points heading into the second half. Mallow’s Lauren
Curtis, Ashling O Mahony and Shauna Griffin continued to
dominate in the third quarter. Lee Valley never gave up
and with scores from Julie O Sullivan they fought to the
bitter end, loosing by only 5 points.
U16B Lee Valley 21 v St
Anthony’s 51
St Anthony’s U16B were
simply too strong for Lee Valley when they travelled to
Macroom on Saturday, the 31st. Lee Valley
started well with scores from Yvonne Burgoyne, Jean O
Sullivan and Michelle Mc Carthy, they lead by a point
after the first quarter. St Anthony’s then changed their
game strategy and lead by 12 after the first half. With
St Anthony’s Molly Murray, Kate Toscano and Ciara Murray
going on a scoring spree, they won the game by 30
points.
U12C Glanmire 5 v
Ballincollig 30
On the same date in the
Parochial Hall Glanmire’s U12C team faced a very strong
Ballincollig side. The only scores for Glanmire came
from Joy Hurley and Chloe Barry. Ballincollig’s top
scorers were Nicole Forde and Kerry O Leary.
Ballincollig won the game comfortably. It was a very
sporting game.
U10 Glanmire 14 v Blue
Demons 16
Glanmire and Blue
Demon’s U10 teams had an early start, with a 9am game on
Saturday the 31st of October. Glanmire got
off to a great start with scores from Annaliese Murphy,
Hannah Gillivan and Rebecca O Driscoll. In the next
quarter it was Demon’s turn to dominate with scores from
Orla Murphy and Sharon O Donovan. The second half was
neck and neck all the way to the final whistle with
Annaliese putting in an outstanding performance. Blue
demons won the match by a single basket.
U12A Glanmire 14 v Fr
Matthews 42
In the Parochial hall
that Saturday Fr Matthew’s U12A had a convincing win
over Glanmire. Best for Fr Matthews was D Murphy O
Riordan and G O Mahony. Best for Glanmire was Kaitlyn
Long and Louise Scannell.
U13 Glanmire 43 v
Ballincollig 30
Ballincollig’s U13 team
headed to the parochial hall to face Glanmire. This was
a very exciting and high scoring game, with both teams
putting in an outstanding performance. Ballincollig
started well with scores from Emer O Reilly and Ann
Buckley. But a strong performance from Glanmire’s Hollie
Herlihy, Maeve O Riordan and Sarah Kenny saw the home
side win by 13.
4th of
November
Division 1 Glanmire 30
v Brunell 32
This was a very
entertaining game with both sides putting a extremely
strong defence scores were hard to come by. Glanmire
lead for the first half with scores from Laura
Fitzpatrick and Ilona Hartnett. However it was all
Brunell in the third quarter with Sandie Fitz and Mary O
Mahony stepping up their game. In the final quarter a
three point shot from Nic Crean saw Glanmire take a one
point lead. A smart steal from Sandie gave her a three
point play and despite great defence and steals for
Glanmire they couldn’t find that vital score. A very
sporting encounter by both sides.
24th October
U12B Carrigaline 37 v St
Anthonys 20
The first game in
Crosshaven on the 24th of October was the U12B clash of
Carrigline against St Anthony’s. Both teams started well
with some splendid baskets and excellent defense. In the
third quarter Carrigaline’s Roisin Murray, Marie Walsh
and Aine Griffin scored some great basktets to give
their side a 17 point lead heading into the final
quarter. St Anthony’s never gave up and with scores from
Tara Burke, Caoimhe Sheehan and Sorcha Howard they put
in a great final quarter but could not bridge the gap.
U14C Carrigaline 34 v St
Anthonys 27
In the next game down in
Crosshaven.it was the turn of St Anthony’s U14C team to
face Carrigaline. Carrigaline got of to a great start,
with scores from Laura Richmond, Clionna Keating and
Ellen Morrissey, they lead by 18 at half time. The
seocnd half saw a great come back from St Anthony’s with
Amy Cronin, Kate Murphy and Katy Roche stepping up to
the challenge. St Anthony’s simply ran out of time,
after dominating the second half they lost by 7. Gallant
effort put in by both teams.
U16B Carrigaline 22 v St
Anthonys 78
Revenge is sweet and St
Anthonys weren’t going to come away from Crosshaven
without a win and in the U16B game, they were simply to
strong over the Carrigaline’s young team. Kelly Diggin,
Kate Toscany and Molly Murphy were outstanding for St
Anthony’s. Best for Carrigaline was Laura Richmond,
Karen Lodge and Rebecca Pratt. St Anthony’s dominated
from the start and game out easy winners by 56
points.
U14A Carrigaline 32 v Blue
Demons 22
The final game on the 24th
in Crosshaven saw Blue Demons U14A team travel to play
Carrigaline. Blue Demons lead by 2 after the first
quarter. Then Carrigaline’s Sally Griffin, Kate O Toole
and Jasmine Forde had a great second quarter and pushed
their team into the lead at half time. Blue Demon’s
Olivia Dualy, Shannon O Leary and Dyon Manning put in a
strong thrid quarter but couldn’t catch Carrigaline who
went on to win by ten in the end.
Carriglines Division 1
teams has got off to a mixed start this seesion. Having
beaten Blue Demons in the Parochial Hall on the 27th of
October on a score line of 59 v 37. They lost to
Donoughmore in the same venue on the 8th of October by
twelve points. Final score Carrigaline 24 v Donoughmore
36. Carrigline’s Mary Burke has been having an
outstanding session to date, with great three point
shooting and strong ball carrying skills.
Division 1 Blue Demons 28
v Glanmire 37
Also on the 24th of
October in the Parochial Hall Glanmire’s Division 1 team
played Blue Demons. Glanmire got off to a great start
with strong man to man defense and great face breaks
from Audrey Scannel and Aisling Hogan. The second half
saw Blue Demons come out fighting. Strong defence from
Blue Demon’s Melissa O Callaghan, Elaine Struce and
Danielle Geary lead to some great steals and they
captitalised on these chances bringing the game back to
two points. Experience saw Glanmire through. Coach
Steven Brown called a time and aftet this Glanmire got
their composure back and began to run their game of
strong defense and running the ball on offence. Scores
from Glanmire’s Laura Fitzpatrick, Ilona Hartnett and
Rosanne O Callaghan saw them win by 9 points in the end.
13th
October
U12B Kanturk 28 v
Skibbereen 17
On the 13th
of October Skibbereen travelled to Kanturk. In the first
match, Skibbereen’s U12B team faced a strong Kanturk
side. Sides were level after the first half.
Skibbereen’s Laura O Donovan and Robyn Davis created
fabulous scores. The third quarter saw Kanturk come into
their own, with Caoimhe Moore and Emma O Connell leading
their team to an eleven point win, with great scores and
outstanding defence.
U14B Kanturk 22 v
Skibbereen 10
The second
game on the 13th in Kanturk was also
Skibbereen against Kanturk with it being the turn of the
U14B teams. Sides were once more level at half time with
Kanturk’s Eimear O Donoghue, Laura Gillman and Ciara
Sullivan putting in a strong performance. Best for
Skibbereen was A Hunt and E Mc Carthy. The second half
was a different game with Kanturk dominating both ends.
They took a 4 point lead heading into the final quarter
and with great defence kept Skibbereen scoreless in the
final quarter. Kanturk won by 12 points.
15th of
October
Division 1 Glanmire 48
v Crosshaven 40
This Division 1 game on
the 15th of October in the parochial hall was
a very fast and exciting game with both teams putting in
a fine performance. Fast breaks were the name of the
game and with Katie Bland powering down the court on one
end for Crosshaven and Audrey Scannell and Aisling Hogan
doing the same for Glanmire, it was end to end
basketball from the off.
Outstanding defence
from Nic Crean prevented Katie scoring her usually
amount of three pointers but she still came out top
scorer for her team Also strong for Crosshaven was
Florence Zeniti and Laura O Connell. Glanmire put on a
really strong team performance with all players getting
on the score sheet. Glanmire lead from the start but
were never able to rest on the laurels with Crosshaven
always breathing down their necks. The final quarter saw
Glanmire stretch their lead with strong defence from Sam
Harbert and Nic Crean and great offence moves from Laura
Fitzpatrick and Audrey Scannell they won the game by 8
points.
U15 Mallow 10 v
Ballincollig 35
Ballincollig’s U15 side
travelled to Mallow on the 15th of October to
face Mallow. Ballincollig were too strong for the Mallow
side. With great scores from Aobha Hickey, Leonie Hamel
and Hazel Buckley, the visiting team took and early
lead. Despite the best efforts of Mallows Pauline Lucey
and Ciara Buckley they could not stop this strong
Ballincollig side. Final score was Mallow 10:
Ballincollig 35
17th of
October
U12C Donoughmore 34 v
Mallow 07
On the 17th
of October in Donoughmore, the home side continued their unbeaten start to the U12C
grade with a comfortable win over Mallow. The home team
got off to a great start with early scores from Amy Rose
O'Rourke and Meagan Murphy giving the home team a18-03
lead at halftime. Despite the best efforts of Patricia
Hayes and Michelle O'Brien, Mallow couldn’t find a way
back into the game and Jenny Brew Dinan and Ciara
Dilworth steered the home team to a 34-07 final score
line.
U10 Donoughmore 06 v
Blue Demons 33
On the same
Saturday, Blue Demons U10 team travelled to Donoughmore.
Blue Demons were far too strong for Donoughmore in this
U10 clash. 20-02 ahead at halftime, the visitors
continued to play strong in the 3rd quarter with scores
aplenty from Melanie Thompson and Orla Murphy, while
Sarah Healan played her heart out for the home team,
final score 06-33
U16B Donoughmore 38
v Blue Demons 23
The third game in
Donoughmore on the 17th of October saw Blue
Demons U16B side travel up to play Donoughmore. This U16
game was over as a contest at halftime with the home
side holding a 14 point lead, thanks mainly to great
basketball from Aileen Buckley and Rebecca O'Callaghan.
Lucy O'Callaghan was playing great defense for the home
team while for Blue Demons Niamh Drummond and Danielle O
Leary tried their best. Both teams cancelled each other
out in the final 2 quarters, with Michelle Dilworth
getting some lovely scores for the home team, as
they won the game by 15 points.
U10 Lee Valley 14 v
Ballincollig 10
In Macroom on the
17th of October, Ballincollig travelled down
to face the U10 Lee Valley team. This was a very
sporting game with both sides playing very good
basketball. Sides were all level after the first
quarter. Scores from the home sides Aideen Buckley and
Aoife Foley saw Lee Valley go in a basket up at half
time. Ballincollig’s Mary Murphy, Katlin Quinnl and
Sarah Murphy put in a great third quarter. However it
was great defence and scores from Meadbh Barry and Katie
Ronan that saw Lee Valley victorious, winning by 4
points in the end.
U12B Lee Valley 9 v St
Anthony’s 8
On the 17th,
St Anthony’s U12 B team also travelled to Macroom to
face Lee Valley. The visitors got off to a great start
with scores from Eva Griffin, Zoe Hill and Aoife Murray,
and lead by 3 heading to the second half. However, the
home side settled down in the second half and with great
defence and scores from Aine Barry, Saoirse Mc Carthy
and Orla Hannon saw Lee Valley win by a point.
U14B Lee Valley 26 v
Donoughmore 28
This U14B league match
was a very exciting game with Donoughmore travelling to
play Lee Valley. Teams exchanged score for score for the
first half. With Lee Valley’s Sarah Beth O Mullane,
Siofra Burgoyne, Shauna Corcoran and Noreen Barry
putting in some outstanding performances. Sides were
level at half time. Donoughmore won the next quarter by
a basket with Donoughmore’s Sarah Lacey, Nora O
Callaghan and Julie Dineen putting in a great
performance for their team. Once again in the fourth
quarter it was neck in neck, with Donoughmore winning
the game by a two points.
U16B Lee Valley 38 v
Glanmire 39 (after extra time)
The final game in
Macroom on the 17th saw Glanmire’s U16B team
play Lee Valley. This was the most exciting game of the
day. With Glanmire taking an early lead with scores from
Claire O Brien, Edel Manley and Sarah O Riordan. They
lead by 6 heading into the second half. Lee Valley
narrowed the gap to 3 heading into the final quarter.
Yvonne Burgoyne, Jean O Sullivan and Michelle Mc Carthy
played exceptionally for Lee Valley and managed to draw
the game on the final whistle. Five minutes extra time
followed and both sides played a tough and exciting
game. It was a free throw from Glanmire that clinched
the win.
8th
October
U12C Mallow 17 v
Carraig na bhFear 12
Carraig na bhFear
travelled to Mallow to play this U12C league match.
Carraig na bhFear got off to a great start, with scores
from Aoife Keating, Elizabeth Murphy and Caitlin Healy.
Mallow then turned things around in the final quarter.
Mallow’s M O Brien, Lauren Nodwell and Patricia Hayes
put in a strong last quarter to win the game by 5
points.
10th
October
U10 Donoughmore 10 v
Lee Valley 6
Defence was the name of
the game when Lee Valley’s U10 team travelled to
Donoughmore. Donoughmore made the stronger start with
Sarah Healan playing well to give her team a 06-04 half
time lead. Joanne Kelly, Katie Ronan and Maebh Barry
tried hard for the visitors but Megan Murphy and Laura
Kelleher ensured the home team victory with a strong
final quarter.
U12A Donoughmore 13 v
Brunell 19
This was an
entertaining U12A game between home side Donoughmore and
visitors Brunell. Brunell are one of the stronger teams
in the league and showed this strength with a quick
early burst of scores from Ciara Buckley and Sarah
Morrissey giving them a 4 point lead at the end of the
1st quarter. Donoughmore made a strong comeback in the
second quarter and only trailed by 2 points at half
time. Ciara Morrissey and Michelle Buckley were now
playing well for the home team and only trailed by 3
going into the final quarter. Brunell held on to win by
6, thanks mainly to a strong last quarter from Ciara
O'Shea
U12C Donoughmore 45 v
Brunell 3
The final game in
Donoughmore that evening was Donoughmore against
Brunell. This was a very one sided affair with the home
team dominating for much of the match. Grainne Sexton
gave Donoughmore the perfect start with 4 early points
to help her team to a 5 point lead. Jenny Brew Dinan and
Ciara Dilworth maintained the edge for the home team as
they led 18-03 at halftime. Rachel O'Mahony and Nicole
Calanan tried hard for Brunell but the onslaught
continued into the second half, with Amy Rose O'Rourke
and Megan Murphy scoring at will for the home team.
In Carrigaline on the
same evening there were three games played
U12B Carrigaline 29 v
Kanturk 36
Kanturk travelled to
play Carrigaline’s U 12B team. The home side took an
early lead with scores from Roisin Murray, Aoife Slyne
and Jennifer Roche. By the end of the second quarter
Kanturk were starting to find there form but still
trailed by four heading into the second half. Kanturk’s
L Moore, A Watson and L O’ Riordan put in an fabulous
second half performance and went on to win by 7
points.
U14C Carrigaline 5 v
Kanturk 75
Kanturk’s U14C team
also travelled to play Carrigaline. This was a very one
sided affair, with the visitors proving far to strong
for the home side. Kanturk’s Ciara Mc Carthy, Caoimhe
Moore and Louise Barry had outstanding game. Best for
Carrigaline was Elana Mc Carthy and Sarah Mc Intyre
U16A Carrigaline 66 v
Kanturk 20
Finally in Crosshaven,
Kanturk’s U16A team played Carrigaline. Carrigaline’s
Daire Rynne, Jenny O Callaghan and Jenny Dore got off to
a dream start and lead after the first quarter 22: 5.
Kanturk then rallied and Clodagh Clernan and Rachel O
Connell did their best to bring their team back into the
game. However Carrigaline were simply too strong,
holding Kanturk scoreless in the last quarter.
Carrigaline went on to win by 46 points.
On the same day in
Mallow, Midleton travelled with their U12B and U 14B
teams to face a strong Mallow side in their home
court.
U12B Mallow 60 v Midleton 2.
The score doesn’t
reflect the gallant effort made by Midleton’s U12B team
when they played Mallow last Saturday. Midleton’s Leah
Mahony played very well. However Mallow was the superior
team, all players put in an outstanding performance,
with great scores from Sinead o Mahony, Triona Carroll,
Aisling Finn and Megan O Connor.
U14B Mallow 24 v
Midleton 22
This U14B game between
Mallow and Midleton was a very exciting and sporting
occasion. Mallow got off to a good start with scores
from Lauren Curtis, Shania Griffin and Aisling O Mahony,
the lead by 6 after the first half. It was then
Midleton’s turn to shine and scores from Hannah O
Keeffe, Maria Garrald and Jenna Keating saw them narrow
the lead to one a basket heading into the final quarter.
This was a very exciting quarter with both sides playing
outstanding defence and matching each other score for
score. However Lauren Curtis clinched the winning basket
for Mallow, with her side winning by two points. Both
sides should be commended for their outstanding
performance.
22nd of
September
U12B Kanturk 36 v
Mallow 35
On the 22nd
of September in Kanturk, Mallow’s U12B team travelled
for this local derby. Mallow got off to a good start and
led by 4 after the first half with scores from T
Carroll, M O Connor and S Egan. It was in the final
quarter Kanturk’s defence held Mallow to only four
points. Kanturk’s Clodagh Mc Crory, Caoimhe Moore and
Emma O Connell went on a scoring spree and beat the
visiting team by one point. Final score Kanturk 36:
Mallow 35
U18B Kanturk 28 v
Mallow 57
On the same evening
Mallow’s U18 team also travelled to Kanturk. This was a
one sided affair with Mallow dominating from the start
with great scores from Louise Curtis, Maeve Corcoran and
Katie Buckley. Best for Kanturk was Clodagh Clernon,
Rachel O Sullivan and Aisling Kenneally. Final score
Kanturk 28: Mallow 57
23rd of
September
U15 Donoughmore 31 v
Ballincollig 48
The U15 game between
Donoughmore and Ballincollig held in Donoughmore on the
23rd of September was a very entertaining
game with free flowing basketball throughout.
Donoughmore are
getting used to life in A grade basketball having played
B grade for the past couple of years, while Ballincollig
have been one of the best teams in this grade for many
years.
The game started at
a high pace with both teams trying to settle and the
home team had an early lead, thanks to Aoife Crowley but
the impressive Niamh McCarthy took control of the game
late in the first quarter for Ballincollig and this
continued into the second quarter as she scored 14
points in the 2nd quarter to give her team a major hold
on the game as they led by 17 at half time.
Donoughmore put on a
brave show in the second half but McCarthy, and Leonie
Hamel continued their dominance while for the home team
Sarah Lacey and Miriam Twomey tried hard. Aileen Buckley
gave a brave performance in the last quarter but it was
in vain as Ballincollig ran out winners. Final score
Donoughmore 31: Ballincollig 48
Division 1 Donoughmore
41 v Blue Demons 37
One of the games of
the season to date was witnessed in Donoughmore the same
evening as Donoughmore Division 1 team took on Blue
Demons.
The home team made
it 2 wins in a row with a powerful final quarter against
a Blue Demons team which had 4 former Donoughmore
players in their ranks.
The game started
slowly until Marie Claire Tips opened the score for the
home team. Blue Demon’s Melissa
O'Callaghan and Orla Murphy gave the visitors an early
lead. But then a huge three from Tracey Rodgers gave the
home team a 2 point lead at the end of the first
quarter.
The second quarter
turned into a shootout between Demons Caroline O'Leary
and Donoughmore’s Melissa O'Callaghan as both players
shot huge 3's for their respective sides. This continued
into the 3rd quarter and the teams were tied at 31-31
going into the last quarter.
Donoughmore stepped
up big time in the last quarter, through Marguerite
Murphy and Ann O'Callaghan and a huge defensive display
from Noelle McSweeney gave the home team a deserving win
41-37
24th
September
Senior Ballincollig 52
v Skibbereen 79
On the 24th
of September in the Parochial Hall the senior ladies
from Ballincollig faced Skibbereen. This was a very high
scoring game with both sides finding their form early in
the first quarter. It was a highly entertaining start
with great end to end basketball. Skibbereen led 20:17
after the first quarter with great scores from Rose and
Mags Breen. Skibbereen upped the defence in the next two
quarters while finding scores at the other end.
Ballincollig’s Holly Coomey, Sam Coomey and Megan
Cunningham Murphy got great scores for their sides in
the last quarter but the damage was already done and
they couldn’t bridge the gap. Final score Ballincollig
52: Skibbereen 79
U15 Mallow (19) v
Brunell (63)
On the same evening in
Mallow Brunell’s U15 travelled to face Mallow. Brunell
started well and played a fantastic game. Megan O Leary
and Aoife Dineen made some love threes and over all the
Brunell team were extremely fit and fast. Grace Kelleher
also shone for Brunell. Mallow were simply out classed
but that did not stop them fighting till the bitter end,
with strong performances from Ciara Bunkley, Shania
Griffin and Gemma Mc Namara. Final score Mallow 19:
Brunell 63
U12C Mallow (15) v
Brunell (9)
Also on the
22nd in Mallow, Brunell’s U12C travelled to
play the Mallow team. The game started as a very
exciting affair with both teams exchanging score for
score. Brunell’s Amy Connolly, Shannon Murphy and
Arienna Aherne played very well. However in the second
half Mallow were the stronger side with great baskets
from Beverley Hayes, Patricia Hayes and Tara Finn, these
girls showed great strength on the night. Mallow
finished winners by 6 in the end, Mallow 15: Brunell
9
22nd of
September
U12B Kanturk 36 v
Mallow 35
On the 22nd
of September in Kanturk, Mallow’s U12B team travelled
for this local derby. Mallow got off to a good start and
led by 4 after the first half with scores from T
Carroll, M O Connor and S Egan. It was in the final
quarter Kanturk’s defence held Mallow to only four
points. Kanturk’s Clodagh Mc Crory, Caoimhe Moore and
Emma O Connell went on a scoring spree and beat the
visiting team by one point. Final score Kanturk 36:
Mallow 35
U18B Kanturk 28 v
Mallow 57
On the same evening
Mallow’s U18 team also travelled to Kanturk. This was a
one sided affair with Mallow dominating from the start
with great scores from Louise Curtis, Maeve Corcoran and
Katie Buckley. Best for Kanturk was Clodagh Clernon,
Rachel O Sullivan and Aisling Kenneally. Final score
Kanturk 28: Mallow 57
23rd of
September
U15 Donoughmore 31 v
Ballincollig 48
The U15 game between
Donoughmore and Ballincollig held in Donoughmore on the
23rd of September was a very entertaining
game with free flowing basketball throughout.
Donoughmore are
getting used to life in A grade basketball having played
B grade for the past couple of years, while Ballincollig
have been one of the best teams in this grade for many
years.
The game started at
a high pace with both teams trying to settle and the
home team had an early lead, thanks to Aoife Crowley but
the impressive Niamh McCarthy took control of the game
late in the first quarter for Ballincollig and this
continued into the second quarter as she scored 14
points in the 2nd quarter to give her team a major hold
on the game as they led by 17 at half time.
Donoughmore put on a
brave show in the second half but McCarthy, and Leonie
Hamel continued their dominance while for the home team
Sarah Lacey and Miriam Twomey tried hard. Aileen Buckley
gave a brave performance in the last quarter but it was
in vain as Ballincollig ran out winners. Final score
Donoughmore 31: Ballincollig 48
Division 1 Donoughmore
41 v Blue Demons 37
One of the games of
the season to date was witnessed in Donoughmore the same
evening as Donoughmore Division 1 team took on Blue
Demons.
The home team made
it 2 wins in a row with a powerful final quarter against
a Blue Demons team which had 4 former Donoughmore
players in their ranks.
The game started
slowly until Marie Claire Tips opened the score for the
home team. Blue Demon’s Melissa
O'Callaghan and Orla Murphy gave the visitors an early
lead. But then a huge three from Tracey Rodgers gave the
home team a 2 point lead at the end of the first
quarter.
The second quarter
turned into a shootout between Demons Caroline O'Leary
and Donoughmore’s Melissa O'Callaghan as both players
shot huge 3's for their respective sides. This continued
into the 3rd quarter and the teams were tied at 31-31
going into the last quarter.
Donoughmore stepped
up big time in the last quarter, through Marguerite
Murphy and Ann O'Callaghan and a huge defensive display
from Noelle McSweeney gave the home team a deserving win
41-37
24th
September
Senior Ballincollig 52
v Skibbereen 79
On the 24th
of September in the Parochial Hall the senior ladies
from Ballincollig faced Skibbereen. This was a very high
scoring game with both sides finding their form early in
the first quarter. It was a highly entertaining start
with great end to end basketball. Skibbereen led 20:17
after the first quarter with great scores from Rose and
Mags Breen. Skibbereen upped the defence in the next two
quarters while finding scores at the other end.
Ballincollig’s Holly Coomey, Sam Coomey and Megan
Cunningham Murphy got great scores for their sides in
the last quarter but the damage was already done and
they couldn’t bridge the gap. Final score Ballincollig
52: Skibbereen 79
U15 Mallow (19) v
Brunell (63)
On the same evening in
Mallow Brunell’s U15 travelled to face Mallow. Brunell
started well and played a fantastic game. Megan O Leary
and Aoife Dineen made some love threes and over all the
Brunell team were extremely fit and fast. Grace Kelleher
also shone for Brunell. Mallow were simply out classed
but that did not stop them fighting till the bitter end,
with strong performances from Ciara Bunkley, Shania
Griffin and Gemma Mc Namara. Final score Mallow 19:
Brunell 63
U12C Mallow (15) v
Brunell (9)
Also on the
22nd in Mallow, Brunell’s U12C travelled to
play the Mallow team. The game started as a very
exciting affair with both teams exchanging score for
score. Brunell’s Amy Connolly, Shannon Murphy and
Arienna Aherne played very well. However in the second
half Mallow were the stronger side with great baskets
from Beverley Hayes, Patricia Hayes and Tara Finn, these
girls showed great strength on the night. Mallow
finished winners by 6 in the end, Mallow 15: Brunell
9
8th of
September
U12B Mallow 52:
Carrigaline 15
On Thursday the
8th of September Carrigaline travelled to
Mallow to face a very strong U12B side. Both sides
started well with Carrigaline’s Roisin Murray, Molly
Walsh and Amy O Sullivan putting in a great performance.
The home side were simply too strong, with Shannon Egan,
Ciara Carroll and Megan O Connor going on a scoring
spree. Mallows Shannon Egan was top scoring 17 points
for her side.
U18B Mallow 51:
Carrigaline 26
On the same evening in
Mallow Carrigaline’s U18 team played Mallow.It was all
square after the first quarter with great end to end
baskets. Mallow then upped their defence and with great
baskets from Louise Curtis down base and from Maeve
Corcoran and Katie Buckley. Mallow powered on to win by
25 points.
11th of
September
U12B Midleton 4 v
Skibbereen 39
Skibbereen travelled to
Midleton to play this U12B league game. Skibbereen prove
far too strong for Midleton. D O Driscoll, H Davis and C
Coombes scored thirty of Skibbereen’s points between
them. Best for Midleton was Abbie Quirke and Tara
Spriges.
U14B Midleton 35 v
Skibbereen 24
The U14B game against
Midleton and Skibbereen was a more sporting and
competitive game. The home team took an early lead with
baskets from Genna Keating. Amy Phelan also contributed
to Midleton’s lead. Skibbereen found their form in the
third quarter with K Mc Carthy, A Hunt and D Connolly
producing scores for their team. Skibbereen matched
Midleton in the second half, however the damaged had
already been done and with Genna continuing here scoring
spree. Midleton won on a score line of 35:24
16th of
September
U18B Donoughmore 30:
Carraig na bhFear Rebels 34
On the 16th
of September Carrig na bhFear travelled to Donoughmore
to play an U18B match. It was all even after the first
quarter, with scores from Donoughmore’s Ellen Daly and
Aisling Dineen and Carrig na bhFear’s Kate Walsh. In the
second quarter Carrig na bhFear started to pull away
thanks to strong play from Kate Howard and Leanne Kelly.
Donoughmore rallied at the start of the third quarter
with the introduction of Michelle Dilworth but Carrig na
bhFear held on to their lead winning in the end by 4
points. Final score Donoughmore 30: Carraig na bhFear
Rebels 34
16th of
September
Division 2 Donoughmore
30 Carraig na bhFear Rebels 35
The defending
division two league champions Carrig na bhFear got off
to a strong start through Lisa Braham. Further scores
from Ann O'Neill gave them a 4-6 lead at the end of the
first quarter. The home side made a storming start to
the second quarter, led by Shirley Rodgers and Sorina
Gabor they bounced back to lead at half time by 18-16.
Once again, Carrig na bhFear regained the momentum at
the start of the third quarter with Bernie O'Mahony
having a strong quarter helping her team lead by 3 going
into the last quarter. Try as they might, Donoughmore,
with Susan O'Hanlon and Anne McSweeney having great
games couldn't find the scores to clinch the game and
Carrig held on to win by 5. It was a great game played
in sporting spirit by two honest teams. Final score
Donoughmore 30: Carraig na bhFear Rebels 35
17th of September
Division 1
Glanmire v Carrigaline
On the
17th of September in the parochial hall,
Glanmire’s Div 1 team started their session playing
Carrigaline. The game began with teams exchanging score
for score. Then great three point shooting from
Carrigaline, especially A Donnelly, C O Donovan and
great scores from K Sexton and E Murphy saw Carrigaline
leading by 7 after the first half. Glanmire then started
to bridge the gap with strong drives from Ilona Hartnet,
Audrey Scanlon and Nic Crean, with inside moves from
Beth Mc Carthy. However it was all little too and late
and a final three from Carrigaline secured them an
eleven point win. Final score Glanmire 40: Carrigaline
51
18th of September
U10 Donoughmore
15 v Fr
Matthews 20
The U10 match
between Donoughmore and Fr Matthews in Donoughmore was
very entertaining with both sides evenly matched. The
home side dominated the first half with Megan Murphy
having a big influence on the game. Also scores from
Sarah Healan and Aoife Singleton saw Donoughmore leading
by 4 after the first half. Fr Matthew’s Maeve Mc Carthy
played an amazing third quarter and with the help of
Abbey Barrett and Deirdre Lynch Fr Matthews’s had a five
point lead heading into the last quarter. Amazing
defense from both sides maintained the status quo and
try as the might Donoughmore could not bridge the five
point lead. Fr Matthew’s winning 20:15
U12A Donoughmore
12 v Fr Matthews 49
On the same evening
in Donoughmore the U12A team played a strong Fr Matthews
side. The visitors proved too strong for the Donoughmore
side. Fr Matthews held most of the possession in the
first half and with strong layups from A Gibbons and C O
Mahony they finished the first half 30 points ahead.
Donoughmore fought back in the second half with scores
from Ciara Morrissey, Mary Barrett and Aisling O
Shaughnessy. But the gap was far too large to bridge.
The final score was Donoughmore 12 Fr Matthews
49.
U12C Donoughmore
22 v Fr Matthews 17
The U12C match of
Donoughmore and Fr Matthews was a very
entertaining game with two evenly matched teams.
Donoughmore got off to a very strong start with Grainne
Sexton and Ciara Dilworth scoring at will for the home
team. Fr. Matthews fought back and were level by the end
of the third quarter, thanks mainly to C Hayes, M Mc
Carthy and E O'Mahony. But Donoughmore, with Amy Rose
O'Rourke in great form finished very strongly securing
the win. The final score was Donoughmore 22, Fr Matthews
17.
19th
of September
U14 B Lee Valley
14 v Fr
Matthews 36
Fr Matthews got off
to a great start in this U14B league match in Macroom on
the 19th of September. With scores from Ciara
Mc Carthy, Hannah Mc Carthy and Kelly Lynch they led by
ten points at the end of the first half. Strong defense
from Fr Matthews held Lee Valley scoreless in the third
quarter. However in the last quarter Lee Valley found
their form with fabulous scores from Niamh Dineen,
Shauna Corcoran and Orla Hannon they won the fourth
quarter but it was all a little too late to bridge the
huge lead created by Matthews in the previous quarters.
Fr Matthew’s winning by 22 in the end.
U16B Carraig na
bhFear Rebels 29 v Glanmire 40
On the
19th of September Glanmire’s U16B team
travelled to Carraig na bhFear. Carraig na bhFear Rebels
got of to a great start with scores from Alison Mullins,
Shaunagh Dunlea and Michelle Mc Ginty. Then Glanmire
started to settle into the game and with scores from
Fiona Kelly, Amy Collins and Zara Long they led by three
at half time. Glanmire continued to power on and put in
an impressive 4th quarter to win by 11
points. The final score was Rebels 29: Glanmire
40
U12A Carraig na
bhFear Rebels 47 v Glanmire 15
On the same
afternoon in Whitechurch, Glanmire’s U12A team played
the Rebels. Carraig na bhFear Rebels got off to a
fabulous start and led by 17 points at half time.
Glanmire’s Andria Collins, Kaitlin Long and Louise
Scannell played their best for Glanmire but Carraig na
bhFear were simply too strong. Grainne Morgan and Amy
Galvin were on form for the Rebels. Meabh Humphries of
Carraig na bhFear was top scorer with 13 points. The end
result was Carraig na bhFear Rebels 47: Glanmire
15
U12C Carraig na
bhFear 13 v Glanmire 26
Also in Whitechurch
on the 19th Glanmire’s U12C team played the
Rebels. Glanmire’s defense kept the Rebels scoreless in
the first quarter and with scores from Erin Mc Carthy,
Megan O Sullivan and Shauna Moloney Glanmire took an
early lead. The second quarter was Carraig na bhFear’s
with Aisling O Leary, Simone O Shea and Aoife Keating
all finding the basket. They were only 6 points down at
half time. Despite not giving up Carraig na bhFear
couldn’t contain Glanmire who went on to win by 13.
Final score Carraig na bhFear Rebels 13: Glanmire
26
U14A St Colms 36
v St Anthony’s 42
In Limerick on the
19th St Colms played visiting team St
Anthony’s in the U14A league. St Colms took an early
lead with scores from Ciara O Halloran and Becky Cleary.
However St Anthony’s came back in the second quarter
with Molly Murray and Ciara Murray finding their form.
St Anthony’s powered on in the third quarter with Keely
Diggins having a great game, she finished with 19
points. Chloe Dineen from St Colms never gave up but the
gap was too great to bridge and St Anthony’s won by 6.
Final score St Colms 36: St Anthony’s 42
Division 1 Kyer
Kelts 38 v Crosshaven 46
On the same evening
in Ballyphenane, Division 1 Kyer Kelts played
Crosshaven. The first half was very exciting with both
teams exchanging score for score and sides were level
heading into the second half. Crosshaven took and early
lead in the third quarter with fabulous three’s from
Katie Bland. Kelts Mary Falvey, Eve Murphy and Liz O
Neill were best for their team. However Katie was on
form and with the help of her fellow Crosshaven team
mates Laura O Connell and Flo Zanetti they won the game
by 8 points. Final score Kyer Kelts 38: Crosshaven
46
U16B Carrigaline
29 v Ballincollig 30
Also on the
19th Ballincollig travelled to Crosshaven to
face the U16B Carrigaline team. This was a highly
competitive game with both sides playing great
basketball. Carrigaline took an early lead with scores
from Laura Richmond and Karen Lodge. However
Ballincollig’s Emily O Brien and Pamela Kiely found some
lovely scores in the second quarter to put their team
ahead heading into the second half. Sides were level
once more and it was a crucial score from Ballincollig
that clinched the game in the final minutes. Both teams
defense should be commended. Final score Carrigaline 29:
Ballincollig 30
U12B Carrigaline
12 v Ballincollig 16
On the same
afternoon in Crosshaven the U12B Ballincollig team
played Carrigaline. This seemed like it was going to be
a one sided affair with Carrigaline’s Amy O Sullivan and
Rachel Lynch giving their team a 7 point lead after the
first half. Great defense and scores from Ballincollig’s
Rachel Moore and Brid Holland saw the visiting team
dominate the third quarter and go on to win by 4 points
in the end. Final score Carrigaline 12: Ballincollig
16
On the 10th of
September in the parochial hall Ballincollig senior
ladies started their league campaign playing recently
promoted East Cork Glenmary. Ballincollig started
strongly with powerful performances from Holly Coomey,
Jahna Hilliard and Samantha Coomey. However Glenmary
found their form in the second quarter bridging a ten
point lead to 3 points. Glenmary’s Maria White, Lynsdy
Horgan and Linda Lynch were best for Glenmary. The
second half was very exciting with both teams exchanging
score for score until Ballincollig’s Holly Coomey went
on a scoring spree helping her team win by 14 points.
The final score was 58:
44.
Also in the parochial hall that
evening at 18:30 Blue Demons U12A
played Glanmire. This was a very one sided affair with
Glanmire proving too strong for Demons. Outstanding
performances from Glanmire’s Andrea Collins, Louise
Scannell and Annlaoise Murphy saw Glanmire take an early
lead. In the second half Blue Demons started to find
their form with scores from Orla Casey, Andrea Moynihan
and Lea Cambell. But they couldn’t catch Glanmire who
won 28:7.
At 19:30 Blue Demons U18 B team
started their league playing Carrig na bhFear. There was
only a point in it after the first quarter. With Blue
Demons Niamh Buckley, Danielle Geary, Lynn Mc Grath and
Christina O Callaghan playing great offence for their
side. However in the final quarter Carrig na bhFear’s
Alana Dunlea, Niamh Mc Carthy and Leanne Kelly proved to
strong for Demons winning by 17 points. Final score
Carrig na bhFear 51 Blue Demons
34
Blue Demons Division 1 team were
also playing that night. They faced Kyer Kelts. At half
time a young Demons team trailed by 15 points. Kyer
Kelts M Falvey, C Dineen and V Goggins played
exceptionally. However in the third quarter Demon’s Orla
Murphy, Val Keating and Christina O Callaghan held Kelts
to 4 points, whilst scoring 8 themselves. But experience
saw Kyer Kelts through to win on a score line of
39:22
On the same
evening in Mallow, the U12B league kicked off with
Mallow taking on Lee Valley.
Mallow had a great start; they dominated the game with
great scores from Sinead O Mahony, Grace Flynn and
Shannon Egan. In the third quarter Lee Valley fought
back strongly with great performances from Aine Barry,
Orla Hannon and Caitriona Granger. However they couldn’t
catch Mallow who were too strong on the night. Final
score 34: 15
Also in Mallow the U15 team played Donoughmore.
This was a fantastic win for Donoughmore who played hard
from the off. Donoughmore had some lovely scores from
Sara Lacey, Amia Dilworth and Cliona Sexton. Mallow
played a great 3rd quarter with Ciara Buckley scoring
some great baskets. Ciara finished top scorer for the
game with 20 points. Also contributing to the Mallow
score line was Pauline Lucey and Maria Stanton. It was
Donoughmore who were victorious, finishing with 61
points against Mallows 38
