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PHOTOS: Thrilling Finish Sees Tralee Warriors Win Again

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Kieran Donaghy on his way to a late score. Photo by Dermot Crean

THEY may still be without a main sponsor but the show goes on for Tralee Warriors….and what a show on Saturday!

It was a thrilling last few minutes against Eanna BC which saw the lead change hands a few times, but the home side prevailed in the end by four, 78-74.

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The Dublin side started well going 23 to 19 up at the end of the first quarter, but Tralee came back and went in at the break 40-39 ahead.

Eanna’s challenge was strong though and they led 61 to 59 going into the last 15.

In a humdinger of a final quarter, Warriors were spurred on by the vocal home crowd and inspirational late points by Kieran Donaghy and Ryan Leonard proved vital in their victory. Another great team performance with the Warriors machine rolling on. Scroll down for photos…

 

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Goran Pantovic celebrates a late score by Kieran Donaghy. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ryan Leonard’s free throw swishes into the basket. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Goran Pantovic high fives fans after the victory. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Another Warriors game, another huge home crowd. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ryan Leonard about to score two points. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kieran Donaghy meets some fans after the game. Photo by Dermot Crean