Fixtures/Results
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Reports
Thank you to all team managers who submitted match reports to Martin, our PRO, (martinconwayfc@gmail.com). As you can see from below reports can be as concise or as detailed as you like - masters degree in literature is not required. Looking forward to more match reports in the future.
U12 Boys Div 3
Boys U12 played TK Cobras. TK Cobras took the lead but Imperials did very well.A good game for all.
U16 Boys
Our U16 boys got off to a good start to the season winning both their games. First up was St. Brigid's, Currow, on Sunday October 14th.This was a very fast paced game that came down to the wire with a final score of 29 - 27 to Tralee. Top scorers were Dean Rusk 13 pts, Odhran Pierse 6 pts, Sean Collins & Darragh (Beag) O Connor 4 pts & Bryan Godley 2 pts. Our second game was the following night against Gneeveguilla. Final score was Tralee 46, Gneeveguilla 33. Top scorers were Dean Rusk 20 pts, Darragh (Beag) O Connor 9 pts, Johnny Feely 8 pts, Odhran Pierse 6 pts & Sean Collins 3 pts. Our next game is against St. Mary's in Castleisland on November 10th. Thanks to all who turned up to support the boys.
U17 Girls
Our U17 Girls continued their good start to the season winning their second game against TK Cobras on Thursday night. Although missing some of the older players the younger girls stepped up on the night and played very well. Squad on the night. Rachel Killgallen, Rebecca Conway, Mary O'Connell, Sarah Barrett, Gabriele O'Brien, Emily O'Donoghue, Ciara Rath, Eimer Ni Suilleabhain
U14 Girls Div 3
U14 Girls Team2 Div3 played our first game of the season against Vixens resulting in a win for the Imperials 20-18. Everyone worked together and played well. team Alison McEvoy, Hollie Leane, Amy Darcy, Keelin o'Mahoney, Dani O'Sullivan, Erin Keely, Alex Maritz, Aine Walsh, Aoife Greaney, Ciara Dowling, Arwa Moshin and Katie Nix
U-14 Boys vs. Bobcats – Division 1 22/10/18
Final Score: 37 : 44
The game started with Tomas Kennedy, Cian Mason, Sam Fitzgerald, Brian Enright and William O’Donoghue on the floor. All contributed to a very good performance which saw Imperials leading 10 – 7 at the end of the quarter.
The second quarter began with Roan Grattan, Oisin McGibney, Cian Moran, Tadgh Moran and Gearoid O’Connor taking the floor. This proved to be a difficult quarter, with most of our efforts concentrated on defence. Bobcats outscored us 14 -1 in this quarter. All the boys worked really hard to secure defensive rebounds. The first half finished on a score line of 11 – 22.
Quarter 3 saw a great turnaround with our boys getting some excellent baskets and defensive stops. Great outside shooting from Brian Enright, Cian Mason, Tomas Kennedy, Sean Og Brosnan and Cian Moran resulted in Imperials out scoring Bobcats 13 – 8.
The final quarter was nip and tuck. Tomas Kennedy scored all of our points, helping to keep the game close, however there was some great team work with Lucas Maier, the two Cian’s, Sam Fitzgerald, William O’Donoghue all playing their part.
Whilst our first game ended in defeat, coaches Jerome and Philip were very happy with the performance of all players on the night. Thanks to Cathy for all the organising and also thanks to the parents for their support on the night.
Jr NBA
On Sunday 21st October we had our first Jr NBA Cluster Event. 14 children from St. Brendan’s N.S. Blennerville were presented with their Memphis Grizzlies gear and 14 children from Scoil Eoin Balloonagh were presented with their LA Lakers gear. Our Youth and Coaching Development Officer, Darragh O’Hanlon led the drills and skills session for the first hour with focus on passing and dribbling. A quick water break before the much anticipated game and some of the children even managed to sneak upstairs and get a few sweet treats. The hall quickly filled with supporters including children from both schools, parents, teachers and even the ‘Star’ Kieran Donaghy came along to see the Blennerville Grizzlies take on the Scoil Eoin Lakers. The game was an excellent display of skill, teamwork and sportsmanship. Well done to both schools who have embraced the Jr NBA programme, not only showing off their basketball skills but also their art skills in the banners around the hall. A big thank you to the volunteers from Tralee Imperials BC who manned the teas/coffees and refreshments, to Joan for all the baking, the Mounthawk TY’s who helped set up the hall and act as table officials, Ger for live streaming the whole event, and the coaches who give up their time every week, Jimmy, Darragh, Sarah and Olivia. We are looking forward to the next Cluster Event which will take place in November after the school midterm break. The national sponsors of the Jr NBA is DeCare Dental (www.decaredental.ie)
Christmas Basketball Marathon
After the success of last year we are delighted to announce that the Christmas Basketball Marathon is back. This is a fundraising event with money raised going towards Tralee Imperials BC and our chosen charity, Kerry Hospice Foundation. It will take place on 15th December in Mounthawk. Teams will be allocated a time slot whereby they can play games against other teams from the club. There will be a bake sale and festive music playing all day long. Sponsorship cards will distributed to club members over the coming weeks. More details to follow.
Congratulations
Our AICC winning u16 girls were acknowledged at half time of the Warriors v Swords game.
Our u10 boys and girls acquitted themselves very well in their first blitz in Causeway recently.
Club members Dáire Kennelly and Leeroy Odiahi were announced on the 23 player panels for Ireland men’s squad 2018/19.
Mercy Mounthawk and Garvey’s Tralee Warriors continue their good run of form in both league and cup.
Good luck to our teams in the Hula Hoops National Cup over the coming weeks.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
