Merry Monk triumph over the Lions

Merry Monk Ballina wins big! At the Ballina Sports Complex, the local team, Merry Monk Ballina, defeated the Limerick Lions 70-47. They made seven three-pointers and had a 25-point lead at one point. The Lions managed only three three-pointers. The game was close with just one tie, making the win even more exciting.

The match started with Merry Monk Ballina taking a huge 31-6 lead in the first period. Theo Daly was amazing, scoring 11 points, while Sean Morrissey of the Lions scored only three. In the second period, the Lions tried to fight back with Kirill Yakovlev scoring six points, but Merry Monk Ballina still led 44-26 at halftime.

The third period was evenly matched; both teams scored 10 points, keeping Merry Monk Ballina ahead at 54-36. Mark Cunningham added seven points for the local team. In the final period, Theo Daly continued to shine, scoring eight more points. Despite Daniel Shahab's seven points for the Lions, Merry Monk Ballina's early lead was too much to overcome.

Throughout the game, Merry Monk Ballina showed great skill and teamwork to secure their victory. This win marks their fourth consecutive victory in the National U20 League, maintaining their perfect record this season. Their next challenge is an away game against Athlone this Saturday at 1 PM, where they aim to continue their winning streak. Fans are eagerly anticipating another strong performance from the team.