SALESIAN Secondary College of Pallaskenry managed to hold off a dogged Coláiste Chú Chulainn (Louth) down the stretch to earn a 52-47 victory and, with it, the 2024/’25 All-Ireland Under 16 B Boys’ Schools Cup at the National Basketball Arena.
After putting together a late third-quarter surge, the Limerick side managed to stave off their tenacious opponents in the fourth to secure a memorable win.
“Both teams were neck-and-neck all the way” admitted Salesian Secondary College coach Michael Brosnan. “There were just a few lucky breaks that went our way and the boys were good enough to be able to capitalise on them, and that was just the difference.”
“This cup is absolutely huge for the school. This was four years in the making and I couldn’t be more proud of the lads today.”
“It’s been a long time since we’ve had a trophy like this, so we’re going to enjoy this one” he smiled.
Quarter Scores: Q1: 11-14, Q2: 21-21, Q3: 31-40, Q4: 47-52
Salesian Secondary College: Seb Kedzior, Fred Klimas (captain), Max Miller, Cian Dillon, Luke Moore, Geoffry O’Donnell, Miguel Azzopardi, Eoin Kavanagh, Evan Arthur, Callum Pepperell.
Top Scorers: Klimas (20), Azzopardi (14), Kedzior (7).
Head Coach: Michael Brosnan
MVP (Most Valuable Player): Miguel Azzopardi (Salesians Secondary College)
