1st Year Girls Basketball - End Of Year Review
Hi, our names are Shona and Katie, and we played on the 1st year basketball team this year along with Greesha, Chloe, Isabella, Melissa, Sophie, Ria, Sophia, Abeiah, Beverly, Oishani, Oishi and Maja. Our wonderful coaches were Ms.Fox and Ms.Horan who were very helpful throughout the season.We also had Kay and Emer, two amazing TY students who would also help us with training and matches, who play for the older MCC basketball team.
In total we had 4 matches, one being in Mungret Community College and the other three in different schools. We won our first match but were unlucky to not make the cut for the semi-finals this year as we only lost our last match by a few close points in a very tight game.
No matter what the score was the team would always being screaming on and supporting from the sidelines and encouraging us not to forget to keep our heads up we as it is about having fun, teamwork and doing your best not what the score shows, Ms.Fox and Ms.Horan would always give us encouraging plays and tactics to try gain points. Even if we lost Ms.Fox and Ms.Horan would always give us the positives and what to work on for the next match. There was never negativity on the team as everyone loved to play and encourage each other.
Our highlight of the school year was school basketball as training was always great fun and a great meet up for your school friends and matches were very fun. Overall our 1st year of basketball was a great way to make new friends and bond as a team, and a great thank you to our coaches Ms.Fox and Ms. Horan for such an amazing season of basketball.
2nd Year Girls Basketball End Of Year Review - Yulia Badmaeva
Our Mungret Community College 2nd year basketball team started in October 2025.
Training happened every Thursday morning at 7:50am till 8:30am. During training, we practised our shooting and ball handling to improve our skills.
Throughout the year we had many games and were always improving. Being in the team is a great and fun experience because of our great players and our AMAZING coaches Ms Horan and Ms Fox who helped us keep getting better.
With the team's great spirit and energy we were able to play our best and support each other even if it was a win or a loss.
1st year match
The Mungret 1st year girls basketball team took on Calasanctius College on the 26th February. The match showcased determination, teamwork and great school spirit. The starting five included; Katie, Shona, Abeiah, Sophie and Oishi.
From the jump-ball, Katie won Mungret the ball and it was clear that the Mungret girls were set on giving the game their all. The first two baskets were won by Calasanctius. Katie got Mungret their first basket. Strong rebounding and tight marking was key to limiting Calasanctius’ scoring opportunities.
The second quarter saw Chloe, Melissa, Oishiani, Isabella and Sophia take to the court. The second quarter began with only a handful of points separating the teams. Chloe got another basket! Melissa won Mungret another two points with an exceptional basket.
The third quarter proved pivotal. TY assistant coaches, Emer Purtil and Kay You explained some plays for the girls to try. Laura Gocek from 5th year also provided some sound advice for the girls. Chloe, Katie, Melissa, Greesha and Abeiah took to the court. Greater communication on defence and improved movement off the ball allowed one team to go on a short scoring run. Chloe and Katie gave two baskets to Mungret early on in the quarter. Shona came on and scored another brilliant basket.
The final quarter was played at a relentless pace. Calasanctius came back strong. With Mungret losing a couple of rebounds, Calasanctius took home the win. The Mungret girls played a super game and are determined to come back stronger next year. When the final whistle sounded, it marked the end of a highly competitive match- final score of 21-26.
Well done to the full match team: Abeiah Abdallah, Beverly Chiderra Aniebo, Chloe Cowhey, Greesha Pasam, Isabella O’Mahony, Katie O’Grady, Melissa Reeves, Oishiani Sengupta, Oishi Sengupta, Shona Hallinan, Sophia King and Sophie Ryan.
2nd year match
The 2nd-year girls’ basketball match was an exciting display of teamwork. The game started strong with early baskets from Yulia and Eabha, with Grace providing excellent assists. Caoilinn showed impressive rebounding and marking, while Aimee maintained tight defensive pressure throughout. Yulia grabbed another rebound to score, and Grace continued to make sharp passes up the court. Eabha and Aimee demonstrated great attacking play with well-timed assists.
In the second quarter, Sarah, Holly, Victoria, Sofia, and Ella contributed significantly. Victoria made a remarkable shot and showcased strong defense, blocking opponent attempts, while Sofia’s quick runs and precise pass to Ella created scoring opportunities. Ola and Aoibhinn were exceptional in distributing the ball and supporting the team’s flow. The third quarter saw Aimee attempting to drive the ball, with Lily making key defensive blocks. Yulia consistently defended and drove shots, Lily remained persistent with her defense, and Gabbi provided strong passes and blocks. Ola continued to excel with her ball handling, making precise passes that kept the team in control.
The third and final quarter saw some brilliant teamwork between Victoria, Grace and Lily. Some brilliant defensive work. Unfortunately, the girls couldn’t take home the win but never gave up and displayed great support and school spirit. Overall, the match highlighted strong teamwork, determination, and skill from every player on the court.
Well done to the full match team: Aimee Sweeney, Ola Ksciuk, Aoibhinn O’Shaughnessy, Grace Meaney, Chloe O’Farrell, Caoilinn Crowley, Eabha Kingston, Ella Igbinomwanhia, Holly O’Sullivan, Lily, O’Connor, Rochelle Dialio, Safina Kayani, Sarah Muckell, Victoria Crowe, Yulia Badmaeva, Gabriella Bendoriute-Mirza, Sofia Lopez and Hayal Berrack Gercek.
1 & 2 Year Girls Basketball
The 1st and 2nd year girls’ basketball teams have been showing fantastic commitment and enthusiasm this year. From the very first training sessions, the girls have approached every practice with energy, determination, and a real willingness to learn. They have played teams from both Limerick and Galway. A big thank you from the girls to Kay You and Emer Purtill who have been a brilliant help with coaching. Best of luck to them in their next match on Thursday 26th of February.
Congrats to our U19 Girls Basketball Team who have qualified for the All Ireland Final. This game will take place in Neptune Stadium on Friday 17th February. OUr girls are hoping to win back-to-back U19 titles! MCC ABÚ!
The 1st and 2nd year girls’ basketball teams have been showing fantastic commitment and enthusiasm this year. From the very first training sessions, the girls have approached every practice with energy, determination, and a real willingness to learn. They have played teams from both Limerick and Galway. A big thank you from the girls to Kay You and Emer Purtill who have been a brilliant help with coaching. Best of luck to them in their next match on Thursday 26th of February.
Our girls U19 Basketballers have won the South West Regional Final. The competed against Coláiste na Sceilge, Cahersiveen in the semi-final. A win in this game saw the girls through to the final that afternoon versus Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Tralee. This was an extremely tight game with both teams fighting for the win until the very end. Thankfully the game finished 46-38 in favour of the MCC girls. Another piece of history for our school made by these girls! They now look forward to the All Ireland quarter final stage after Christmas.