From the first warm-ups to the last buzzer, the MTU Kerry Sports Academy was hopping — sneakers squeaking, balls bouncing, and a real crackle in the air. With a stacked field and proud colours everywhere you looked, the anticipation matched the calibre: quality teams, sharp coaching, and young players ready to show what they can do.

St Bridgets set the tone with disciplined defence and quick-hit transition, building momentum on stops and sharing the ball for clean looks. Limerick Celtic kept it tight with smart half-court execution, but Bridgets’ composure down the stretch saw them over the line. MVP: Eimear McMahon (St Bridgets) — a cool head steering the tempo and making the right reads all game.

Magic fed off the home noise, pressing with purpose and turning turnovers into points. Moycullen answered with grit on the boards and neat spacing, but late-game hustle and second-chance scores swung it for the hosts. MVP: Mya Dennhey (Tralee Magic) — steady handles, smart shot selection, and big plays in winning time.

A physical, high-energy final where both sides traded runs and turned every loose ball into a battle. St Brendans found separation with rim protection and confident finishes in traffic. MVP: Solomon Abubakar (St Brendans) — a force in the paint, altering shots, cleaning glass, and finishing strong at the rim.

Patience and spacing paid off for Magic, who kept moving the ball until the right look appeared. Bantry’s disciplined sets kept them in it, but late defensive stands tipped the balance. MVP: Odhran Flaherty (Tralee Magic) — relentless work rate, and the kind of two-way plays that lift a team.

Thank You

To every team, coach, team manager, and volunteer who powered the day — table officials, clock operators, set-up/clean-up crews, and our tuck shop heroes — thank you. Your effort made the basketball shine. A special shout-out to MTU Kerry Sports Academy for top-class facilities and support. Days like this grow the game. 🏀💙