The Kerryman (North Kerry)

Plate titles for Cougars

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U-16 BOYS PLATE FINAL

Killarney Cougars 49 St Brendans Tralee 37

A BLISTERING start by the Cougars saw them lay the foundation­s for this victory as they led 9-3 in the early stages and held a lead throughout the game. Cougars Tommy Bowler opened with his sides first 9 points and he was a thorn in the side of the Tralee boys all through.

St Brendans enjoyed a strong second quarter to trail 24-20 at half-time with Eddie Sheehy impressive with 8 points. The sides were basket for basket in a competitiv­e third quarter before a big final quarter saw the Killarney boys secure the win despite a spirited St Brendans performanc­e with Coren Hughes impressing with 10 points in the second half.

Cougars Harry Byrne, Tommy Bowler, the games top scorer with 23 points, Brian Burke and Jack Lynch all impressed.

U-16 GIRLS PLATE FINAL

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