38TH CHRISTMAS BLITZ

DIVISION 3 MENS LOCAL

Division 3 men local.

Lions V Cordal.

This was a thriller, the Lions took control from the tip playing well in both offence and defence but Cordal levelled three minutes in. Joe Kearney was a huge asset to Lions as was Rory McGrath who rebounded well amd made some vital scores throughout. Lions held a six point lead at half time but Cordal made a huge comeback in the second with Tommy O’Mahony very strong for his side. A score from Donie Murphy put Cordal ahead for the first time in the game but Rory McGrath made one from the free throw line to equalize and put the game into extra time. Joe Kearney put Lions ahead but Tommy O’Mahony responded with a two. With both side on foul trouble, free throws were in abundance.

Rory McGrath made a basket from under the boards with just 35 seconds remaining and Tadgh Prendiville added another point as did Joe Kearney.

Bill Costello made a point for Cordal with seven seconds remaining.  Cordal fouled on the end bound and Joe Kearney was good for one putting Lions ahead by three on the buzzer.

Final Score: Lions 27  Cordal  24

MVP:   Joe Kearney Lions