Heartbreak on two fronts for Coláiste na Sceilge

Double heartbreak yesterday for Kerry school Coláiste na Sceilge in Basketball Ireland Schools’ League finals, losing both the U19 and U16 C Boys deciders after taking in half-time leads.

The school, more renowned for their prowess with an O’Neills, succumbed to a stunning third quarter from Ashbourne College in the U19 C Boys final, allowing the Caherciveen boys just three points in the period.

The Meath school’s tight defence helped to turn what had been an eight point deficit into a six point lead to start the fourth. With the momentum in hand and led by the duo of Conor Hickey and Scott Dermody, Ashbourne proved worthy eventual winners 48-38.