Tralee Imperials U16 Boys hosted their opening game of the Kerry league versus St. Brendan’s on Friday 13th November at Mounthawk, Tralee, led by Coach Jimmy Diggins, and Assistant Coach Philip Sicat.
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Back row (L – R)
Philip Sicat (Assistant Coach), Dara Barry Walsh, Josh Hayes, Aidan Mangan,
Oliver Harte, Daire Kennelly, Tristan Raymond, David Kapkowski, Jimmy
Diggins Head Coach, Anne Corkery (Team Manager)
Front Row (L-R)
Padraic Linnane, Daniel Greaney, Raul Vencel, Philip Corkery, David Burke,
Eoin Walsh
Both teams started the game strong. The pace was fast right through the first quarter, with the score being 15-10 to Tralee Imperials.In the second quarter, Tralee Imperials kept up their intensity which led to them increasing their lead to 26-17 at half time.
A full court press by St. Brendan’s in the third quarter worked well for them, but Tralee Imperials kept their composure with score at the end of the third quarter being 36-30.
In the final quarter, St. Brendan’s continued their pressure defence, but vital rebounding by Imperials post players and calm play by the team ensured that they retained their lead in the closing minutes, with final score being 46-41.
Players & Scores
Philip Corkery- 19
Tristan Raymond – 16
Daire Kennelly – 8
Raul Vencel – 2
Overall, a great team effort.
U11 Academy
Our u11 boys played Killorglin on Saturday. This was their 2nd game of the season. With only 9 players Imperials played a great game and it was neck and neck for the first half. Killorglin pulled away in the 3rd quarter and despite a valiant effort in the final quarter Killorglin won 28 to 20. Well done to all for a great display of basketball.
U11 Girls
Our u11 girls played in the Cup v Gneeveguilla and won 30 v 20
U12 Girls
Our u12 girls had a great win over St Annes, 48 v 25
U18 Boys
Our u18 qualified for 1/4 finals of national cup so well done again. they will be playing Maree weekend of 5th Dec. More details to follow next week. They played St Brendans Sunday pm in the Co League and won on a scoreline of 61v 48
Fantastic news for the club this week. Both Daire Kennelly and Rachel Ryan have been selected on u15 Irish Development Squad. Well done to ye both. Wishing ye both continued success.
FASHION SHOW
Exciting announcement for Tralee Imperials Basketball Club. For the first time ever we are running a Fashion Show on 27th November in Fels Point Hotel at 8pm. We are donating a quarter of our profits to The Kerry Hospice Foundation. We have exciting designers such as Tina Grifin, Milliner Rebekah Wall, the new collection from Paul Galvin for Dunnes Stores called Vanguard and many more shops from around Tralee town. It promises to be a great night with some fantastic spot prizes. Tickets can be purchased at Academy every Sat am in Cumann Iosaef and also from your teams Manager. Tickets e20 and this includes wine and hors d’oeuvre. entertainment and best dressed lady/Students E10
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Club Shop
Reminder we are selling club merchandise every Sat am and if you need a Christmas present this is an ideal present.
