Loreto`s senior team played it`s last match of the season against Presentation Kilkenny on the 10th of November. The team consisted of Edwina Maher, Orla Hanrick, Mary Pat O`Sullivan, Mary Bergin, Marita Lanigan, Roisin Downey, Niamh Leahy, Fiona Whitely, Mairead Whitely & Aideen Kenny. Sadly this was not only the last game of the season but for our 3 6th years Marita, Roisin & Aideen it was their last ever match in the school. These girls have been wonderful players through the years and though the basketball team is sad to see them leave we wish them all the best in the future.Good luck girls! This game was certainly one filled with intensity, the first half so shots from Orla and Roisin and another by Orla literally within the last second!At halftime the score was left at Loreto 10-5 Presentation. The last quarter was a tight one which due to an even score led into extra time of 3 minutes. On this rare occasion the extra time also ended on an even score leading to yet another extra time, there would have been another if Pres hadn`t got the last shot, leaving the game at Loreto19-22 Pres. Though it wasn`t a win for the Loreto girls , it was definitely a well played match and a wonderful season.

On Thursday October 13th, Loreto`s basketball Cadette team travelled to Ursuline Waterford where they played a highly skilled and impressive match. The game featured tight scores and as it progressed Loreto`s talent of each player stood out. There were great rebounds from Orla O`Neill, incredible shots from Laura Greene and with great passes from every player Loreto`s team spirit was clearly seen. Loreto shined in stopping Ursuline from getting a number of shots but unfortunately were defeated in this tough match with an end score of 30-19. The game was one of great skill from both teams. It was a great game, well done to the team!; Lisheen Kenny, Orla O`Neill, Chloe Tyrell, Roisin Kealy, Laura Green, Katherine Bergin, Megan Walsh, Kelly Dowd.

On the 10th of November the Loreto Cadette team took on Presentation Kilkenny. The teams were very close at first but Loreto were ahead at the end of the first quarter by two baskets. After that Loreto took control with a superb performance from Laura Greene. Unfortunately that was the end of the season for the girls as they failed to win anymore matches. Full Time score 32-22. Baskets: Laura Greene (15) Kelly Dowd (1)