A huge first-quarter display from the Tralee school was ultimately what secured them victory.

The Hannigan brothers — James and Scott — lit up the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday as they powered Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG to U19A Boys Subway Schools Cup glory. The pair hit 53 points between them in a 68-79 victory over Mercy Mounthawk. Their scoring coupled with a superb display from David Lehane, secured a deserved title for the Cork side.

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors will face Keane’s SuperValu Killorglin in Sunday evening’s Premier League final after another exciting evening of qualifying games at a packed Castleisland Community Hall yesterday.