The DTBC U16 girls put in a spirited performance at the All-Ireland Club Championships last weekend, competing against some of the country’s top young talent.
Drawn in a particularly challenging group on Saturday, the team faced strong opposition in Kilkenny Stars, Sligo All Stars, and Limerick Huskies.
While results did not go their way, the girls showed excellent determination throughout, producing several promising passages of play and maintaining a commendable attitude from start to finish.
They regrouped impressively on Sunday in the C Division, delivering a series of strong performances. A convincing 32–9 victory over Carrick Cougars in the quarter-final was followed by a 38–15 win against Athlone in the semi-final.
These results set up a final clash with Queens Belfast. DTBC made a bright start, taking the lead in the opening quarter, and remained competitive into the third. However, Queens finished strongly to pull away in the closing stages and secure the title.
Despite the final result, it was a highly successful and memorable weekend both on and off the court, bringing the curtain down on a strong season for the squad. The trip was also marked by a lively team quiz night — with the outcome of the players versus parents contest still hotly debated.
The players can take great pride in their efforts and the manner in which they represented their club throughout the competition.