KILLESTER DEFEAT NEPTUNE IN PACKED OUT IWA
10th Oct 2009

Neptune started the brighter with their new American Juwann James dominating inside and scoring the first two baskets for his side. Paddy Kelly responded with a great 3 point play for Killester to steady the home side. Both sides were playing with great intensity. McGinn, McLoughlin & young Mark Mitchell ( from Tralee ) all chipped in points for Neptune and when Gary Walsh hit a big 3 pointer the gap was out to 9 points and Neptune were in control. Sealy and Anderson hit back for Killester and when Jermaine Turner was introduced he made an immediate impact at both ends of the court. The quarter ended 26-20 to Neptune.

Killester turned up their defensive game at the start of the second quarter and the pressure started to take its toll on Neptune. Turner started the quarter with a 3 point play to spark the home crowd and his teammates. Kelly, Westbrooks & Madsen all added points on the board for the home side, but defense was the key to turning the game around for Killester. Young Michael Hennebry came in for Killester and did well, gaining some valuable game experience. Neptune only managed 13 points in this quarter. Noonan and James contributing 10 points between them. Robbie Clarke hit a great 3 pointer close to the half time break which helped Killester take the lead and finish the first half 45-39 ahead.

A sloppy start to the third quarter from Killester with several turn-overs allowed Neptune back into the game. James, Mitchell and Kevin Reddy scored well for Neptune in this quarter. Turner continued to score well inside for Killester and two 3 pointers, one from Kelly and one from Anderson helped the home side regain control of the game to finish the 3rd quarter 71-62 ahead.

Neptune never gave up and with baskets from Mitchell, Noonan & McGinn the lead was back down to 4 points. Michael Goj and Damien Sealy hit back with two massive 3 pointers for Killester and Michael Westbrooks finished some great passing movements to keep the home side in front. Kelly and Madsen finished the game really well for Killester and James fought hard right to the end for Neptune. Killester ran out 94-84 winners in what was a very good game of basketball.