On Monday morning the MT u16 girls basketball team travelled to Loreto on the green to start their season. The girls produced a fantastic performance coming out with a 36-48 win. From the very start it was MT setting the standards with the girls scoring the first point. The girls were defending really well but get unlucky as a foul was giving against them and a free throw was given to loreto, which is taken very comfortably by the loreto player to level out the game. Again MT we’re looking like the better team creating more chances but they just couldn’t find the end product. Eventually another free throw is given against MT which puts loreto ahead 4-2. MT coach then calls a timeout to regroup everyone, which in turn pays off as MT comeback to 6-8 up. Quickly after the referee gives a free throw to Loreto that the MT sideline isn’t happy about. Fortunately the Loreto player only scores one basket to make the score 7-8. Both teams that are just as competitive as each other still very much in the game, end the first quarter in a stalemate, finishing 10-10. Going into the second quarter, MT didn’t want to sit back and they kept the high pressure. This payed off as the girls scored the first 3 basket of the game making the score 10-16. Loreto was awarded another free throw (surprise), going 12-16. The MT girls then had a frustrating few minutes as they we’re creating lovely plays, but just wasn’t scoring points. They were punished for this as Loreto scored after gaining possession of the ball from a missed shot by MT. The girl didn’t let this affect their game and they improved scoring three baskets making the score 14-22. Loreto call for a timeout once the third basket was scored and once the play started again they scored immediately. MT scores again straight after this wanting to hold onto the lead they have made for themselves, not letting loreto in. Good plays from both teams sees the second quarter end 18-28 to MT. MT went out in the third quarter looking like the more relaxed team and they scored the first point of the game. 18-30. They girls were still playing lovely basketball but they kept failing to finish. In turn Loreto once again took advantage of this, scoring three times making the score 24-32. The Loreto referee also gives another free throw to Loreto, but luckily for MT she only scores one, the score going 25-32. Loreto then seemed to dominate for the next few minutes, closing the gap to 32-34. But MT staying determined scores 3 fantastic baskets extents their lead once again to a score of 32-39. The third quarter ends with a buzzer beater to MT, 32–40. The opening minutes of the 4th quarter was scoreless for both teams. Unfortunately Loreto scored first, 32-40. As the clock is running out Loreto know that they have to step it up. But MT refuses and keep defending really well and then in turn scores a basket. Loreto then calls a timeout with 3 minutes left in the game. When the play resumes, Loreto we’re awarded another free throw but only scoring one makes the score 35-42. MT knowing that Loreto are still very much still in the game, step it up scoring two baskets extending the lead to a 35-48 score. Finally after a fantastic performance by the girls the full time buzzer goes, awarding MT the win. Well done to the all the girl on a brilliant win and a very entertaining match. After watching the girls play I have very high hopes for them in the oncoming season. Best of luck girls!! Written by Shannon Buckley (4I)

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Results for Week Beginning 19th September:

Girls Hockey:

Wednesday 21st September: Junior A Girls lost 3 – 0 to Dalkey 2nd Year Girls lost 1 – 0 to Dalkey 1st Year Girls won 3 (2 – 0, 5 – 0, 1 – 0) and lost 1 (4 – 1) to Dalkey Boys Rugby: Wednesday 21st September: Junior Boys lost to Benildus 1st Year Boys lost 30 – 10 to St Fintans

Boys Hockey:

Wednesday 21st September: Senior Boys All Ireland Qualifiers in St. Columbus Lost after a shootout to Sutton Park (1 – 1 in normal time) And drew 2 – 2 with Kilkenny in the 3rd / 4th playoff Junior Boys lost 3 – 1 to High School

Girls Basketball:

Thursday 22nd September: U19 girls Wednesday beat Maryfield 49 – 8

Boys Basketball:

Tuesday 20th September: U19 Boys lost 45 – 36 to Castleknock Community College

Girls Badminton:

Tuesday 20th September Under 16 Girls Badminton won most games v Holy Faith

Fixtures for Week Beginning 26th September:

Girls Hockey: Wednesday 28th September: 1st Year Girls away to Kings Hospital Junior B Girls at home v Sutton at 1pm Senior B at home v Dalkey 2.30pm

Boys Rugby:

Wednesday 28th September Seniors at home v Kings Hospital at 2.30pm 1st Years away to Rockwell 2nd Years away to Rockwell

Boys Hockey:

Wednesday 28th September: 2nd Year Boys away to Sutton Park at 12pm Junior Boys away to Sutton Park at 1pm

Girls Basketball:

Monday 26th September: U16 Girls away to Loreto on the Green at 11am U19 Girls away to Loreto on the Green at 12.15am

Boys Basketball:

Wednesday 28th September:

Hi All, Unfortunately we have to cancel tonights badminton training session as the coaches have become unavailable . It will be back next Friday at the usual time until 5.30pm. Mr. Steele