Scoil Chriost Ri have qualified for the All-Ireland U-14 ‘A’ Cup semi-final following a clean sweep of wins at the recent Cup tournament.
The Laois girls had a terrific overtime win against Oranmore Galway in the opening game – 55 to 48.
This was followed up with commanding win over Pres Kilkenny by 52 to 27.
This meant that victory over Teresian Dublin would ensure that they would win the tournament – and they did by 52-32.
Most of the team are 1st Years which bodes well for the 1st Year Championships and for their future years at the school.
The team showed great character, resilience, skill and teamwork throughout the tournament.
They now look forward to an All-Ireland semi-final against Malahide Community School in March.
Meanwhile, Scoil Chriost Ri 1st Year A and 2nd Year A teams have made a great start to the Regional Championships with both teams unbeaten after wins against Tullamore College, Sacred Heart Tullamore and Meanscoil Mhuire Longford.
PANEL: Leona Hayes, Beth Donoghue, Kirste Dowling, Doireann Delaney, Daisy Ramsbottom, Lisa O’Sullivan, Sarah Tuohy, Saoirse Reddin, Cara Dunne, Zoe Carton, Orlaith Coffey, Lilly Butler, Sophie Musekina, Sarah Deegan, Kirste Bracken, Niamh Ramsbottom, Amelia Mulligan, Alex Beale
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