ST. BRENDAN’S BASKETBALL CLUB
Boys U-18 Div 1 County League St. Pauls’ 41 St. Brendan’s 42
St. Brendan’s travelled to St Paul’s in Killarney last week and from the start it was clear that the game was going to be close. It was basket for basket by both sides in the opening exchanges and Brendan’s held a one-point advantage at the end of the first quarter. Both sides continued to trade baskets and St.Paul’s bridged the gap to lead by 2 at half time.
The contest continued in the same vein throughout the third quarter and with some great rebounding by Shane O’Connell and Kasparas Bulrytlas, Brendan’s went 5 up going into the final period. The final quarter started off with very intense defence by both sides with James Roche managing some great steals and with Ama Lelental finishing well, Brendan’s maintained their lead. However when Ama got into foul trouble it fell to Adam Manley to take over the scoring role with the sides level with 30 secs to go.
Brendan’s tried to count down the shot clock and it paid off as with 4 seconds to go Kasparas was fouled and went to the line making one of his two shots. Despite St Paul’s best efforts and with some great defending by Tadgh Callanan, Brendan’s held on to win by 1. Final score St. Brendan’s 42 St Paul’s with top scorers for Brendan’s Ama Lelental 17 Kasparas Bulrytlas 12.
Boys U14 Div3 Pool A Game St. Josephs 52 St. Brendan’s 28
Despite very hard work by Brendans this game was never going to be theirs. St. Joseph’s playing at home were a physically stronger team and showed significant skill throughout. Matthew Hussey, Graham Sheehy and Joshua Roche hustled and pressed hard in defence. Ryan McHugh, Garry Lynch and Sean Dillane were the main scorers with some really good displays of individual skill. St. Joseph’s claimed the win on final scoreline of 52 points to 28.
Players & scorers: Ryan McHugh 8; Garry Lynch 7; Sean Dillane 6; Daniel Bowler 3; Graham Sheehy 2; Liam Kingston 2; Matthew Hussey; Nelly Olanrewaju; Matthew O’Mahony; Joshua Roche; Jack Clapham
OTHER RESULTS
Mens Div 1 County League St. Brendan’s 66 St. Mary’s 71
Boys U14 Cup St. Brendan’s 33 KCYMS 19
UPCOMING FIXTURES
Wednesday 2nd December
Mens Div 1 Cup
St. Brendan’s v St. Paul’s at 8.00pm in Moyderwell
Friday 4th December
Hula Hoops Men’s Intermediate Cup Quarter Final
Phoenix BC v St. Brendan’s at 8.15pm in Methodist College, Belfast
Boys U16 Cup
St. Brendan’s v KCYMS at 7.30pm in Moyderwell
Boys U16 Div 3
St. Anne’s v St. Brendan’s at 6.00pm in Farranfore Community Centre
Saturday 5th December
Ladies Div 2 Cup
St. Joseph’s v St. Brendan’s at 7.00pm Venue TBC
Sunday 6th December
St. Brendan’s v Caherciveen at 12.30pm in Moyderwell
Boys U14 Div 1
St. Brendan’s v KCYMS at 1.30pm in Moyderwell
Monday 7th December
Ladies Div 2
St. Brendan’s v KCYMS at 7.00pm in Moyderwell
Boys U12 Div 1
Tralee Imperials v St. Brendan’s at 6.15pm in Mounthawk
TRAINING TIMES
St. Brendan’s Basketball Club Training Times for 2015/2016 are now confirmed. The
venue is Moyderwell Hall.
Boys and Girls Academy 5yrs-9yrs
Tuesday 5-6pm
Saturday 10-11am
Girls U10s
Friday 6-7pm
Boys U10s
Wednesdays 6.30-8pm
Sunday 9.30-10.30am
U12s (A)
Tuesday 6-7pm
Sunday 11.30-12.30pm
