U12 Girls T2
Coach: Olivia O’Shea
Assistant Coach/Team Manager: Anne O’Shea
Team Sponsors: Sandy Feet Farm
Kerry Airport U12 Girls Div 3B
Celebrating the end of the season
09/03/22 County League
Tralee Imperials 19-16 St. Mary's
Well done to u12 girls who finished their last game with a cracking win.
Imperials had a great start with baskets coming from Yvie Ross, Holly Costello, Kaela Reidy and 2 baskets from Lily-Mai leaving the Castleisland side scoreless in the first quarter. Imperials 10 St. Mary's 0.
The 2nd quarter was more closely contested with St. Mary's scoring 2 baskets and Sarah Slattery scoring a basket for Imperials. This quarter was very tough with Imperials giving it their all. Tralee Imperials 12 St. Mary's 4 at half time.
St. Mary's came alive in the 3rd quarter leaving Imperials scoreless in this quarter and scoring 7 points themselves. Score at the 3rd quarter Tralee Imperials 12 St. Mary's 11.
The last quarter left everything to play for. Both teams gave their all. Imperials fought bravely for every ball, throwing themselves on the line and showing great defence. Lily Mai scored 3 well needed baskets in this quarter but St. Mary's kept coming back and scoring from the free throw line. With seconds to go and a basket up, Holly Costello drew the foul and scored one of her free throws. Imperials scoring 7 points to 5 in this quarter.
Final score Imperials 19 St. Mary's 16.
Such a fantastic way to finish the season. Thanks to all the parents for their brilliant support throughout and to all that help with the table throughout the season. Such a fabulous team that have come on so much and are a pleasure to coach. Well done girls. We are so proud of you.
19/02/22 County League
Tralee Imperials 20-12 KCYMS
Well done to Tralee Imperials u12 girls who came out the victors in a tough game vs. KCYMS.
It was neck in neck in the first quarter with both teams scoring 6 points each. Imperials baskets coming from Yvie Ross, Lily Mai Bowler and Kaela Reidy.
Imperials had a strong 2nd quarter scoring 4 points to KCYMS no score. Baskets coming from Olivia Crean and Ava Flaherty.
Imperials took off in the 3rd quarter with 3 baskets from Lily Mai, and a basket each for Roisin Reidy and Sarah Slattery, keeping KCYMS scoreless in this quarter.
Imperials worked incredibly hard but a lot of their baskets didn't drop and KCYMS showed great defence. KCYMS came back in the last quarter keeping Imperials scoreless and scoring 6 points themselves.
Final score Tralee Imperials 20 KCYMS 12.
This was a great team effort and this game will definitely stand to the girls. All players worked extremely hard on the court.
Well done girls.
Thank you to Eleanor and Sandy Feet Farm for sponsorship of the hoodies for the u12 Girls T2.
29/01/22 County League
Tralee Imperials 31-18 St. Paul’s
Tralee had a very good first quarter with Holly Costello getting one of her free shots in along with Lily Mai getting two nice baskets. Holly got another basket along with a basket from Blaithin Casey.
End of first quarter Tralee Imperials 9 St. Paul's 2.
Second quarter was neck and neck with Tralee working hard scoring 10 points to St. Pauls 8 points. Ava Flaherty scoring 3 baskets and Roisin Reidy and Sarah Slattery getting a basket each.
Half time score Tralee Imperials 19 St. Paul's 10.
All players gave 100% throughout all the quarter with both offence and defence. The 3rd quarter Tralee continued their good lead, Tralee Imperials 10 St. Paul's 4. Baskets again from Lily Mai and Sarah.
Final quarter was another exciting quarter with each player trying their best. This was really a team performance and each player has really come on so much and always eager to play and contribute to the game. 4th quarter Tralee Imperials 2 St. Paul's 4.
Final score Tralee Imperials 31 St. Paul's 18.
Well done girls.
18/01/22 County League
St. Colman’s 38-17 Tralee Imperials
Tralee started off with a very good first quarter with baskets from Yvie Ross, Lily Mai Bowler and Holly Costello leading on scoreline of 10 points to 2.
An excellent second quarter with baskets from Olivia Crean, Sarah Slattery, Roisín Reidy and Ava Flaherty ending the 2nd quarter with a scoreline 30 points to 2.
Milltown came back in the third quarter scoring 7 baskets to our 4 baskets-scores coming Sarah and Roisín again.
The final quarter was closely fought with milltown scoring 8 points to Imperials 4-Holly and Ava.
Final score lines tralee Imperials 38 and milltown 17.
Top scorers for Imperials were Sarah Slattery, Olivia Crean, Ava Flaherty and Lily Mai Bowler. Well done girls ye are improving with every game.
14/12/21 County League
Tralee Imperials 35-23 TK Bobcats
Tralee started off well, securing a very good lead with two lovely baskets from Yvie Ross and Clodagh Kennedy.
The second quarter was evenly matched with both teams scoring 6 points.
HT Tralee Imperials 18-9 TK Bobcats
The 3rd quarter caused a bit of worry with Bobcats scoring 12 points to Imperials 8 (three of these Imperials baskets coming from Holly Costello).
In the final quarter, Imperials came out fighting and scored 9 points to Bobcats 2 points (seven of these points coming from Ava Flaherty).
This was a massive team victory and all 15 players played their part, giving 100%.
We look forward to our next few games in January.
Well done girls.
Top scorers were Ava Flaherty 9 points, Clodagh Kennedy 6 points and Holly Costello 6 points.
28/11/21 County League
Glenbeigh Falcons 13-30 Tralee Imperials
The girls all played very well, with some girls only playing their first match today.
Tralee Imperials led 2-12 after the 1st quarter.
Imperials held on to the lead at half time 7-14.
The 3rd quarter Imperials extended the lead 7-24.
Final score 13-30 to Tralee Imperials.
All players were very impressive and getting a good understanding of the game.
Special mention to Lily-Mai Bowler who finished the game with a personal score of 18 points.
Well done to all the girls.
13/11/21 County League
TK Cougars 18 - 17 Tralee Imperials
(HT TK Cougars 8 - 7 Tralee Imperials)
The girls played very well for their first outing showing great determination and fight and were unlucky to lose by a single point. Their confidence grew as the match went on and they are looking forward to their next game. All the girls played very well.
