Double for Sacred Heart

There was success at the double for Sacred Heart basketball teams as both the Year 9s and Year 10s brought home silverware.

The Year 9s enjoyed a 33-28 victory over Stanley HS to claim the Sefton Schools Basketball Shield at Deyes HS, Maghull. Just days later, the Y10s matched the feat, also beating Stanley HS, this time 25-22.

Accompanying the teams in both finals was PE’s Mr Burke, who said: “The Year 9 final was an incredibly exciting game between two very evenly matched sides.

“Ultimately, though, it was the combination of some superb defensive play, particularly from Will Cousins, together with some well-timed attacking ‘drives’ from Gabe Faux and Stephen Davies that saw Sacred Heart prevail and lift the trophy. It was one of the best games of school basketball I have seen for a long time.

“I am so proud of our boys and the way they kept their nerve, especially in the final quarter. It was great all ten players were used and played their part in winning the trophy.

“The boys have been together for three years now and are developing into a really good team. They have trained regularly to improve on their skills and game play and it paid off handsomely for them in this game.”

Tournament organiser, Mr Hodgson of Deyes HS, who presented the trophies, was also full of praise for the level of performance he witnessed from both teams. He said: “Both Stanley and Sacred Heart are to be congratulated for providing us with an outstanding final.

“It was a very close game that was played in a superb spirit. Well done to Sacred Heart on their victory.”