Handball News 11/03/2013

All-Ireland 40×20 Junior B Semi-Final – There was no joy for Jarlath Scollan in the Junior B All-Ireland Semi-Final where he suffered defeat at the hands of Waterford’s Kavan O’Keefe, losing on a scoreline of 5-21, 18-21. Although Jarlath got off to a strong start in the first game going 4-0 up, O’Keefe took control and completely dominated the game with fantastic kill shots and top class serving. The second game started the same way with Scollan again going 4-0 up before losing serve, but unlike the first game, he won some key rallies, keeping the Waterford man under pressure. Trailing 14-19 he regained serve and with an upset looking likely, he lost a crucial rally at 18-19. O’Keefe then edged out a victory taking the game 21-18.

Connacht 40×20 Juvenile B Championship – The Connaught B Handball Quarter and Semi-Finals took place in Drumcliffe and Collooney on Sunday. After a great days Handball enjoyed by all, seven Leitrim Players go forward to the Connaught Finals in a Mayo Venue in two weeks. Well Done to all the players who participated in the Semi-Finals. The players going forward to represent Leitrim in the 2018 Connaught final are; Evan Foley, Conor Flood, Ronan Moran, Edel O Donnell, Aoibhe Logan, Amy O Donnell and Aoife Nolan. Best of Luck to all our Handballers.