St. Mary’s made a blistering start, with Nicole Downey simply phenomenal, and were an astonishing 20-4 ahead late in the second quarter. Late baskets from Alison Whison and Jemma Duhig trimmed the margin to 21-13 by the buzzer – and Limerick Celtics and that deadly duo were just getting started! Tess McLoughlin finished a tight third quarter with two very clam baskets and suddenly it was 23-19 and anybody’s game. Duhig and Whilson slotted two baskets each. Celtics were a different side now, all pace and power, but St. Marys withstood the pressure and four baskets in a row from Labhaoise Walmsley snuffed out the spirited comeback.

*Report from KABB website

Top Scorers

St. Mary’s: Nicole Downey (10), Labhaoise Walmsley (9),
Limerick Celtics: Alison Whison (9), Jemma Duhig (8), Ciara McDermott (6)

There was huge drama at the end of a cracking encounter between two great sides. St. Bridget’s, with some dazzling teamwork, had led all through and were 27 – 22 to the good with a minute remaining and looked home and dried after great shooting displays from Alex Fleming, Kieran Griffin, and Oisin Fleming. St. Mary’s never gave up and a basket from Shane O’Connell followed by two nerveless free throws from the same player left the minimum between them. With a huge crowd on their feet to watch, St. Bridget’s held possession to cling on and take the title.

Top Scorers

St. Bridget’s: Alex Fleming (11), Oiin Fleming (8), Kieran Griffin (7) Luke Fitzgerald (6)
St. Mary’s: Shane O’Connell (10), David Lynch (8), Adam O’Donoghue (7)

* Report from KABB website

The KABB cup finals will take place in the Presentation hall Killarney on Sunday 22nd January 2012.  The schedule for the day is as follows:

The 42nd Annual Christmas Blitz results are now available on the Xmas blitz page. Also check out https://www.facebook.com/StMarysBasketballClub or the gallery for pictures of the event. Thanks to everyone that helped out to make it such a success and to all the teams who particpated. Congratulations to James McCarthy Kilcow the winner of the 42″ TV. Hope to see you all for the 42nd Annual Blitz.

Castleisland Community Centre in partnership with St Marys Basketball Club will hold a Monster Bingo on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 at 8.30pm. €4000 in prize money will be given away on the night with lots of spot prizes. Single books €10, Double €13 Jackpot €3 Golden Line €2. Tickets are onsale now from any of the St Marys committee or coaches. All support is greatly appreciated.