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WIT Wildcats lose out in overtime

Wildcats Kathy Kavanagh about to score a great basket against Meteor's.

Published on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 3:09 pm

WIT Wildcats again served up a thriller last Saturday evening in the Mercy gym but were edged out by Dublin Meteors in overtime.

WIT Wildcats secure vital home win

Cathy Kavanagh (WIT Wildcats) and Hannah Frasier (Killester) both get their hands on the basketball.

Published on Friday, October 28th, 2011 at 11:15 am

WIT Wildcats kept their play-off ambitions alive with a 13 points win over Killester.

Home win for Wildcats

Cathy Kavanagh in action for Wildcats against Brunell at the Mercy Gym last Saturday. The Wildcats sharp shooter who was top scorer with 17 points in the 78-59 victory.

Published on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 9:49 am

Known to their supporters as “The Pride of the South East” Wildcats thrilled a large home crowd with a 78 points to 59 victory over Superleague newcomers Brunell of Cork.

Wildcats up and running

Published on Friday, October 7th, 2011 at 12:50 pm

Wildcats got their season off to a very disappointing start last weekend losing away to league favourites DCU

Presentation Waterford: ‘Basketball Ireland Girls School of the Year 2011′

Mary Ryan (Principal), Helga Weber-Doyle (PE Teacher) and Alan Barber (Coach) at the National Basketball Arena for the presentation of Basketball Ireland Girls School of the Year Award to Presentation Convent, Waterford.

Published on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 3:05 pm

The award was chosen by a panel comprised of representatives from Basketball Ireland and the Irish Media.

All-Ireland basketball glory for Presentation

The victorious Presentation Waterford squad assembled on Tuesday after their All-Ireland triumph. | Photo: Joe Dalton

Published on Friday, May 27th, 2011 at 11:26 am

Another fantastic season for Presentation Waterford reached a climax on Wednesday last (May 18) as the school’s 2nd year team travelled to the University of Limerick to play in the All-Ireland Finals.

A special Waterford success

Louise Coleman, Waterford, celebrates her side's victory over Killester.

Published on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 3:11 pm

There were scenes of great joy as Waterford brought home the Ladies Plate at the 2011 Special Olympics Ireland National Basketball Cup finals in Loughlinstown

Season ends on downer for Wildcats

Published on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 9:02 am

Waterford Wildcats played their last Superleague game of the season on Saturday last, away to Glanmire of Cork.

Stella Maris bow out with pride intact

Stella Maris team: (back l-r) Ashleigh Connor, Tara Power, Julie Doyle, Chloe Quilty, Sally Jacob, Ornaith Hendersen, Jenny Coady (Coach); front: Eimear Gallagher, Tara O Riordan, Aisling Hennebry (Captain), Jenny Galvin, Niamh O’Byrne.

Published on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Tramore’s Stella Maris senior basketball team bowed out of the All-Ireland league after putting on a great display in the All-Ireland quarter final.

Wildcats succumb to Drimnagh true grit

Published on Friday, February 11th, 2011 at 12:13 pm

With home advantage Wildcats were expected to overturn a 12-point loss away to the Dubliners early in the season.

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