Our U17’s played their hearts out in the Billy Kelly Tournament over the last 2 days(25th & 26th March) after qualifying for the quarter finals after a marathon pool consisting of 5 games on Friday alone. Coached by our trio of Shane Coughlan, Conor Deasy and Brian Foley, our lads started their pool games with a very tight victory over Sligo All Stars to win 45-43. In game 2, our lads defeated St Brendan’s Tralee 49-22. In the 3rd and decisive pool game, our lads fought hard and were 4 points down at half time(25-21) but Moycullen extended their lead in the 3rd quarter and won on a scoreline of 48-37.<\/p>\n
In the fourth pool game, our U17’s recovered from the previous defeat and came out all guns blazing against St Vincent’s Dublin to win 47-26.<\/p>\n
In the final pool game, we played a talented Star from Belfast and lead 25-21 at half time. The game was really in the balance in the final moments with Demons 1 point up with just under 1 minute to go but we managed to push in the final minute to win by 7 points and qualify for the quarter finals.<\/p>\n
In the quarter finals , we faced our neighbours Neptune in a tense affair in front of a huge crowd. We were 17-13 down at the end of the 1st quarter and scoring increased in the second quarter to trail 37-29 after some very good fast break basketball. Despite our lads starting well in the 3rd quarter and reduced the deficit to 5 points on a number of occasions, Neptune kept their composure to lead 53-43. In the final quarter, our lads tried hard to get back into the game but were losers on a scoreline of 66-51 after a very gallant and sporting effort.<\/p>\n
Thanks to all who came out to support the team over the last couple of days. Our lads can be proud of their efforts.<\/p>\n
Next up for the majority of this squad is the U16A league final on Tuesday night(30th March) in the Parochial Hall against Neptune. All support greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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