{"id":8661,"date":"2025-09-10T13:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercynavan.ie\/?page_id=8661"},"modified":"2025-10-12T10:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T09:44:10","slug":"basketball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mercynavan.ie\/index.php\/basketball\/","title":{"rendered":"Basketball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Basketball at Mercy has undergone a remarkable transformation, developing a strong and successful tradition in recent years. We proudly field four basketball teams &#8211; First Year, Second Year, Under-16\u2019s, and Under-19\u2019s- catering to a wide range of ages and abilities, ensuring every student has the opportunity to participate. Each squad comprises up to 20 registered players.<\/p>\n<p>Training takes place every Monday at lunchtime on the basketball courts under the guidance of our dedicated coaches, Ms. Dignam and Ms. Farrell. The Under-16 and Under-19 teams play their league matches before Christmas, with First and Second Years beginning their season in January. Once the league concludes in late March, we launch our Mini Schools League, where students from each year group enjoy friendly matches \u2014 an initiative greatly supported by our Transition Year students.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Recent Achievements<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>2025\/26 Junior Season Kick-Off<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>January 8th: Season opened with matches against Loreto Navan. First Years narrowly lost; Second Years secured a 22\u201310 victory.<\/li>\n<li>January 29th: Both teams fought hard in closely contested games.<\/li>\n<li>February 4th: First Years ended with a commanding 48\u201318 win; Second Years gave a strong effort despite the loss.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Captains:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Year: Zoe and Hannah<\/li>\n<li>Second Year: Chloe and Madison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We look forward to celebrating our basketball stars at the annual Prizegiving Ceremony in the Solstice Theatre this May, where the Junior and Senior Basketball Players of the Year will be announced.<\/p>\n<p>The season showcased outstanding leadership, teamwork, and school pride from all involved so well done ladies!<\/p>\n<p>A heartfelt thank you to Paul Nelson for sponsoring our jerseys, and to Nelson\u2019s of Navan for their continued support with transport throughout the year. Special thanks to our dedicated coaches, Ms. Dignam and Ms. Farrell, for their guidance, encouragement, and tireless work in developing Mercy basketball. We can\u2019t wait to see everyone training and competing again in the 2025\/26 season!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>2024\/25 Season <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Season began January 18th with opening games against Nobber. Despite narrow defeats, both First and Second Years displayed excellent commitment.<\/li>\n<li>January 30th: Second Years secured a 24\u20138 victory over Loreto Navan; First Years narrowly lost 20\u201316.<\/li>\n<li>February 2025: Second Years earned a strong win against Scoil Mhuire, Trim (32\u201326); First Years continued to display great teamwork.<\/li>\n<li>February 20th: Both teams enjoyed wins against Ballyjamesduff (First Years 17\u20139; Second Years 31\u20134).<\/li>\n<li>March 8th: Mixed teams from Second Year, Third Year, and TY won all four friendly matches against Loreto Navan with strong results (28\u20134, 32\u201310, 8\u20132, and 20\u201312).<\/li>\n<li>Season concluded February 4th with games against Greenhills, Drogheda. First Years finished with a fantastic 48\u201318 win.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Captains:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First Year: Zoe and Hannah<\/li>\n<li>Second Year: Chloe and Madison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Senior Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>September 2024: Under-16 and Under-19 teams opened against Ballyjamesduff. U16s won 29\u20137; U19s narrowly lost 16\u201320.<\/li>\n<li>October 4th: U16s dominated O\u2019Carolan Nobber with a 55\u201319 victory; U19s narrowly defeated 41\u201331.<\/li>\n<li>October 22nd: Both teams won their local derby against Loreto Navan (U19s 24\u20137; U16s 34\u20136) to earn a place in the quarter-finals.<\/li>\n<li>November 11th: U16s narrowly missed a semi-final spot after a one-point loss to Our Lady\u2019s Greenhills, Drogheda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Captains:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under-16: Muireann and Abbie<\/li>\n<li>Under-19: Molly and Emma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>2022\/23 Season<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Under-16s recorded an impressive 54\u20134 victory, and the Under-19s triumphed 35\u201325 against St. Ciaran\u2019s Community School, Kells.<\/li>\n<li>Under-16s defeated Col\u00e1iste Clavin 36\u201316 in the quarter-final, progressing to the regional semi-final under the inspirational leadership of captain Ellen Cremin.<\/li>\n<li>The Under-19s overcame Ratoath College 49\u201316 to also reach the regional semi-final, led by captain Chloe Nevin.<\/li>\n<li>Both teams narrowly missed the finals, falling to a strong Inver College side.<\/li>\n<li>First and Second Year teams recorded victories over Briefne College, Cavan before Easter: First Years won 27\u201317, and Second Years won 21\u201316.<\/li>\n<li>Our First Year team qualified for the Regional Final, winning their semi-final 22\u201314 against Ballymakenny College, Drogheda, and went on to become <strong>Regional Basketball Champions<\/strong> after a thrilling one-point victory over Inver College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>2023\/24 Highlights<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since 2023, Second, Third, and Transition Year basketball players &#8211; alongside members of the Sports Council and Student Council &#8211; have attended the International Women\u2019s Day event at Claremont Stadium to celebrate young women in sport. Students enjoyed workshops, sports demonstrations, music, and activities that promoted health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>2018\/19 Season<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both First and Second Year teams were promoted from their respective divisions.<\/li>\n<li>The Second Year team went one step further, winning their regional final outright.<\/li>\n<li>The Under-16 team reached the C Final and secured two consecutive promotions \u2014 a fantastic achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;49318,49319,49320,49321,49322,49323,49324,49325,49326,49327,49328,49329,49330,49331,49332,49333,49334,49335,49336,49337,49338,49339,49340,49341&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.5.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;] Basketball at Mercy has undergone a remarkable transformation, developing a strong and successful tradition in recent years. 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