St Pat’s U19 team took on Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock in the All-Ireland Playoffs on Sunday 16th. The game was played at home on our own court which allowed students and parents to show support for the team. The team got off to a great start taking a lead of 28-22 at halftime. Great performances by Ethan McBride, Oisin McEvoy, Tristan O’Neill, Rory Ward and Daire Finnegan. Ethan McBride started us off strong with a 3 point lead and Rory Ward followed that up with another 3 points. It was a very close game for much of the second half. The game ended at 50-43 to St.Pats giving our players the satisfaction of all their hard work and tough training paying off and putting them through to an All- Ireland quarter final next week.
Team: Oisin McEvoy (20), Ethan McBride (20), Rory Ward (6), Tristan O’Neill (2) and Sean O’Reilly (2). Subs: Zach Sheridan, Evan Culligan, Thomas Cully, Conor Ward, Shane Timmony, Tom McDonnell, Con Smith, Aaron McBride, Evan Cully, Matthew Cully, Andrew Cavanan.
Captains Comment:
‘It was a strong spirited performance from all team members. The game was fast paced and hectic but we kept our heads. Rory Ward had a very strong opening along with Ethan McBride to give us confidence for the game. Tristan O’Neill and Sean O’Reilly did a great job of grabbing rebounds and defending down low. The whole panel along with friends and family did a great job in motivating us to get the hard fought win. On behalf of the team we would like to thank Mr.Bellew and Ms.O’Sullivan for all the work they put in with us’. Oisin McEvoy Capt
