Today the snow visited Hazelwood College like the rest of the country. Well done to all the staff and students who bared the road and weather conditions to get to school today.
Below are some scenes from the rare sight
Congratulation to the All Ireland U-19 Basketball who only just lost their All Ireland final with some great performances on the day
Match report to follow shortly.
Until then here is what Basketball Ireland had to say about the match
27th Jan 2009
Clonaslee Vocational School had to pull out all the stops in the final quarter to capture the U19 C Girls All Ireland Schools title after a remarkable third quarter by their opponents Limerick’s Hazelwood College looked like spoiling the party for the Laois girls.
With the score at 36-32 and 4.11 left on the clock the game could have gone either way but Clonaslee’s captain Angelina Rigney stepped up to the free throw line before calmly slotting home four frees to finally kill off the game.
The Laois side’s Ciara O’Donavan was awarded the MVP, topped scored with 13 and alongside Nicole Kelly, Rigney and Conroy where instrumental in their side’s All Ireland success.
The winners settled quickest in the game with Rigney leading from the front with two excellently executed baskets before a lay up from Siobhan Conroy gave the Laois School an early 6-0 advantage.
Hazelwood finally put points on the board with a little over two minutes left in the quarter through a lay up from Marie Flanagan while a superb three point play and lay up from Aoife Leahy got the Limerick team right back in the game.
Clonaslee took a 8-7 lead into the second quarter and slowly built up a nine point lead with great offensive play led by O’Donavan and Kelly as they cut through Hazelwood’s defence with ease.
So with a combined scoring of 13 points between the duo the Laois school headed in at the break with a commanding 28-12 lead. However the third period of play was all about one team, Hazelwood, who finally got to grips with the game outscoring their opponents by 16-8.
At the forefront of their comeback was Flanagan who registered nine points from open play and off the free throw line, while baskets from Meaney, Celia Cremin and Leahy handed them the initiative despite trailing by 34-28 going into the final quarter.
Hazelwood kept up the pressure by adding to their score courtesy of inside baskets from Emma Purcell and Celia Cremin but it was coolness personified when Rigney stepped up when they pressure was on that proved the difference.
Pictures from the match taken by Sportsfile – Irelands Sports Photography Agency are available to buy at:
Best of the luck to the All Ireland Finalists the u/19 basketball team who play next Tuesday 27th January at the National Basketball Arena, TallaghtSupport Welcome.
Front Row
Emma Purcell (Captain), Niamh Greaney, Jennifer Roche, Suzanne Sheehy, Miriam Noonan, Maria Korpesiova
Front Row
Máire Flanagan, Celia Cremin, Ciara Meaney, Vickie Harnett, Aoife Leahy
Our Junior Camogie team have reached the Munster Final Vs Laurel Hill on Saturday 24th January, this is a huge achievement for the girls. Below is a photo of the team following their semi final victory over St Angelas, Cork
Back Row: Niamh Cagney (Ballagran); Gemma Barrett (Kileedy); Katie Dillane (Milford); Breda Larkin (Kileedy); Aideen O Flynn (Milford); Caroline Watson (Milford); Grainne Sheehy (Milford); Ciara Fitzgibbon (Milford); Loretta Hanley (Ballagran); Sarah Moloney (Newtown); Aisling O Brien (Knockaderry); Sarah O Sullivan (Feenagh); Niamh O Brien (Milford); Orla Cunnigham (Kileedy)
Front Row:
Katie O Leary; Norma Kiely; Kallie Hodgson (Milford); Joanne Murray (Kileedy); Máire Flanagan, Captain (Milford); Amy Ryan (Newtown); Katie Coughlan (Newtown); Kara Clifford (Newtown); Katie O Sullivan (Feenagh); Deirdre Cunnigham (Kileedy); Helen Bradley (Milford); Emer Cunnigham (Kileedy)
Hazelwood Hurlers Reach Munster Final
The semi final was a tough encounter with Carrick on Suir scoring a point within the first minute. Hazelwood quickly responded with a free and began their scoring spree. Hazelwood dominated the remainder of the first half with every player playing to their full potential.
Patrick O Regan opened the scoring in the second half with a point from play. Carrick On Suir scored their 4th point of the day from a free in the 32nd minute. A quick puck-out to Seamus Sheehen resulted in the ball in the back of the net after Jamie Coughlan connecting supremely with the sliotar. Soon after “big” Jamie Coughlan scored his 2nd point of the day, along with Jerry Lane adding another score to his tally. Carrick On Suir getting another score from a free. Another Hazelwood goal resulted from a placed ball. At this stage the game was over and Hazelwood cruised to victory. Great performances were seen at all corners of the field. The Munster final is due to be played after Christmas against the winners of Kanturk and Clonakility.
Hazelwood College Team: Keith Lacey, Lar Clarrson, Tadgh O Flynn, Padraigh Cunningham, Seamus O Connor, Paddy Sheehy, Brian Hannighan, Seamus Sheehen, Patrick O Regan0-2, Peter Irwin1-3, Padraig Nolan, “big” Jamie Coughlan0-3, Jerry Lane1-3, “small” Jamie Coughlan, Darren Lane 0-2. Subs used Conor O Brian, Ciaran Morrissey0-3, Paul Cantilon, Ian Carrol, Christopher Moxey,
Hazelwood Reach first All-Ireland Final
Hazelwood College advanced to the final of the U19 C All Ireland Schools Basketball Cup on Wednesday the 7th of January with a well deserved victory over a gallant Presentation Terenure side.
Hazelwood started slowly and were punished by some good outside shooting from Terenure. After a quick timeout, a reorganised Hazelwood defence closed Terenure down more effectively. Baskets from Vickie Harnett, Miriam Noonan, Emma Purcell and Celia Cremin kept Hazelwood in touch at the end of the first quarter.
Hazelwood’s defence grew meaner in the second quarter, restricting Terenure to four points. Ciara Meaney, Aoife Leahy and Maire Flanagan were impressive in defence forcing a lot of turnover ball while Emma Purcell tirelessly crashed the boards. Unfortunately for the Dromcollogher outfit, the deft touches normally so typical of their offensive play were missing. The half finished with the sides tied on fourteen points.
The third quarter brought more of the same. Terenure couldn’t break down the Hazelwood defence while Hazelwood struggled to put the ball in the net at the other end. Suzanne Sheehy substituted for Miriam Noonan who took a well earned rest. An excellent basket from Aoife Leahy, who played her best game all session, saw Hazelwood finish the quarter trailing Terenure by four points.
Hazelwood applied an aggressive full court press at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Terenure struggled to come to terms with the new defensive tactic and lost possession easily. Three fast baskets by an on-fire Ciara Meaney put Hazelwood into the driving seat. Hazelwood continued to pepper the Terenure net as the fans grew louder. Baskets from Maire Flanagan, Aoife Leahy and Emma Purcell put Hazelwood fourteen points to the good. Jennifer Roche, introduced to strengthen the defence, was brought on with Maria Korpesiova and Niamh Greaney. Maria finished the Dromcollogher scoring when she rebounded a fast breakaway layup from Niamh Greaney.
The supporters vociferously counted down to the buzzer before invading the court. With moist eyes and brimming smiles the players lined up for the presentation of bronze medals to the students from Terenure. This was followed by the presentation of the MVP award to Emma Purcell. Next stop Tallaght.
Hazelwood College 4-12
Killenaule 1-3
Hazelwood College beat Killenaule in Lattin last Thursday in the Munster Senior hurling Vocational Quarter. In the last 5 minutes as Henry o’Gorman, Micheal Brosnan and the two Jamie Coughlans (little and large) each chipped over a point it may have looked easy for Hazelwood but the game was in fact a hard fought, tense affair especially for the first 40 minutes. Jamie Coughlan opened the scoring for Hazelwood with a free in the third minute but Killenaule quickly replied through their Tipp minor full forward scoring 1-1 in a two minute burst. Henry o’Gorman pulled Hazelwood back level scoring an excellent goal after bursting through on a solo-run from midfield. Killenaule chipped over another point to retake the lead but Jamie coughlan quickly pointed another free to level matters again. The next ten minutes was the hardest fought period of the game with neither side scoring but Hazelwood College were slowly beginning to dominate the middle third of the field while the full back line had got to grips on their direct opponents. With 5 minutes left in the half Jamie Coughlan pointed a 65 to put Hazelwood into a lead that they would not relinquish. Seamus Sheehan rocketed the ball to the back of the net shortly afterwards to leave the score at half-time 2-3 to 1-2, in favour of Hazelwood who were playing with the wind. In the second half however, Hazelwood with a higher work-rate totally dominated despite the breeze. Jamie Coughlan Scored 2-1, Peter Irwin scored twice, Henry o’Gorman and “big” Jamie Coughlan, who had been introduced as a sub, each scored a point before Killenaule scored their solitary point of the second half. Hazelwood once again took over to finish the match strongly. Next up for the senior hurlers is the Semi-final v Carrick-on-Suir , where hopefully we can follow up on our quarter final win
Team and Scorers:
J. Lane, L. Clarson, T. O’Flynn, P.Cunningham, B. Hannigan, P. Sheehy, S. O’Connor, H. O’ Gorman (1-2), P. O’Regan, P. Irwin (0-2, 1 ’65) P. Nolan, J. Nix, S. Sheehan (1-0),
J. Coughlan (2-5, 5 frees) M. Brosnan (0-1)
Subs: J. Coughlan (0-2), T. O’Carroll, C. Moxey, P. Cantillion, C. Morrissey, M. Brosnan, I. Carroll, D. Lane, C. O’Brien, K. Dore
Katie Coughlan, Captain of the Hazelwood College Team who recently won
the first year Cork Colleges Camogie Blitz.
Jimmy Kiely and David Finn with actors from Theatre Fantastique who performed ‘L’Amour est Bizarre’ in Hazelwood College
Hazelwood College v St. Brogans
Report by Andrew Lenihan. Transition Year
On Wednesday the 19th of November Hazelwood College under 16s played St. Brogans in Mallow. The match started off with an opening point from a free from Jamie Coughlan in the 2nd minute. St. Brogans no.14 hit back with 3 points before Michael Fitzgibbon got a point in the 23rd minute. St. Brogans got another point and then Danny McCarthy got a point followed by a from Jerry Lane to end the 1st half with St. Brogans holding a 1 point lead. Jerry Lane started the 2nd half with a point to level the match. 4 unanswered points from St. Brogans meant they lead by 4 points. Points from Michael Fitzgibbon, Jerry Lane and then 2 points from Jimmy Kiely levelled the match as the game reached the last 10 minutes. Jerry Lane scored a goal and in the same minute St. Brogans got apoint which left Hazelwood leading by 2 points. Jerry Lane then got Hazelwood’s last score of the game. St. Brogans responded with an immediate goal to level the match once again. With the match all square in the very last minute St. Brogans got a fortunate goal from the right wing which somehow managed to creep in over the line to claim the match. The final score Hazelwood 1-10 to St. Brogans 2-10.
Pictured are the Hazelwood College U16 Team who lined out against St Brogans this week
