Thomastown’s Berkeley Wolves set for showdown in final four

The Berkeley Wolves under-15 basketball team have clinched a spot in the top four of the very competitive South East Under-15 Basketball League.

Having finished up third overall in the league, and with a recent win over the Waterford Vikings, the Berkeley Wolves have been preparing for their first appearance in the top four playoffs.

The team’s next challenge will be against the formidable Wexford Basketball Club in the semi-final of the top four, which is scheduled for this Sunday at 12 noon in O’Loughlin Gaels gym in Kilkenny City.

With just one point between the teams in their last encounter, with Wexford winning the game in the dying seconds, the match promises to be an exciting showdown between two of the league’s top contenders.

“We are very much looking forward to our first top-four appearance,” said Coach Russ Ryan.

“The lads have shown great improvement in only their second year competing in this league. The competition in the under-15 league has been very competitive, with very little between the top five teams in the league.”

The final of the top four will also take place on Sunday at 3.45pm in St Kieran’s College in Kilkenny City, with Carlow taking on Larrie Birds in the other semi-final.

Walsh’s Centra in Thomastown, has once again stepped up to sponsor the team’s new gear.

The Berkeley Boys express their heartfelt appreciation for the ongoing support from Walsh’s Centra.