December 5th 2009

The U12 girls team were in league action again on Sat 5th Dec in Killanin against Clare Cascaders, hoping to build on their hard fought victory against Corrib three weeks ago. Both teams opened very competitively in the first quarter, but as time wore on Moycullen began to dominate play with very strong defence and fast breaks, ending the quarter with 5 points to Cascaders 3 points, with 2 baskets from Aine mc Donagh and one from Catherine Connaire.In the second quarter, Moycullen hit a purple patch scoring five more baskets to Cascaders two and were totally on top at this stage, with Ailbhe Davoren bagging two and Megan O Donnell getting three. This quarter finished spectacularly, with Moycullen breaking out following strong defensive pressure and 5 seconds to go on the clock. Megan O Donnell got possession and racing down the court let fly from well outside the three point line. The ball dropped into the basket just as the hooter blew leaving the half time score 15 : 7. Moycullen continued to pile on the pressure in the following 2 quarters showing good teamwork and utilising all the space on the court in offence, though Cascaders fought bravely right up to the end, the final score 26:12. Our next outing is an eagerly awaited clash with old rivals Maree next Saturday 12th Dec at 2.00pm in Killanin. .