History made at Midlands Basketball Regional Final

Dunamase College made history this week, winning three cups in the Midlands Basketball Regional Final. The U16 girls, U16 boys and U19 boys did their school proud, in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. Supported by fellow students and teachers from the school, the three teams convincingly won, against a tough opposition.

The first match up was the U16 girls team. They played Colaiste Lorcain, Castledermot. Ashlinn Lawlor as captain, encouraged her teammates throughout the match. Her skill and determination were evident, as she scored basket after basket. Vakare Simkute played with passion, fierce in defence, and scored x baskets. Other integral players included Erin O’ Dwyer and Dami Soboyejo, Chloe and Hayleigh McCormacks infectious positivity kept the team fighting, right until the final whistle. A well-deserved win for Dunamase College. More below pic. 

Next up was the U16 boys game, against worthy rivals, Portlaoise College. This was a fast-paced match, with great skill throughout. Fionn Stack, captain, controlled the game, showing his mastery of the sport. Jayden Umeh was unstoppable, scoring multiple three-pointers. Jayden Bowe in defence, presented insurmountable problems for the opposition. Matthew Cunninghams agility and persistence made any breakthrough ball almost impossible. Cormac Harney, Cayle Bourke and Ben Peacham, played with precision and determination. A convincing win for Dunamase College. More below pic

Then to the U19 boys final, against Mullingar Community College. This was an epic event. From the start it was clear that the game wouldn't be won easily. Once again, Fionn Stack and Jayden Umeh battled. Joined this time by Tadgh O' Dwyer, captain, John Hruscovschi, and Henry Considine. Matthew Sheehan subbed in after the first quarter. His impact on the game cannot be underestimated. He made the impossible possible and played excellent defence. It was a very even scoring match, right until the end with Dunamase College winning.

The whole Dunamase College community are immensely proud of the achievements of the three basketball teams. Many years, both inside and outside of school training and commitment by the players has paid off. There is an air of positivity and excitement around. Well done to all involved.