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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
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