Cavan Lakers Ladies make winning start to new season

Cavan Lakers Senior Ladies got their season off to a great start with an impressive 71–30 victory over Navan Cougars at St Patrick’s College, Cavan, on Saturday evening, October 17.

The opening exchanges saw both teams settling into the game, with the Lakers gradually finding their rhythm and beginning to create some excellent scoring opportunities. Some swift breaks and good teamwork led to well-taken scores from Aoibhe O’Reilly and Sarah Lowry.

Defensively, Aine McGibney was strong on the rebounds, while Jane Lowry and Emma Shannon created important turnovers that led to scores. The home side went into half-time with a 29–14 lead.

The third quarter proved decisive, with the Lakers producing an excellent team performance, outscoring the Cougars 23–4. An impressive defensive press forced numerous turnovers and allowed Cavan to extend their lead.

There were plenty of positives throughout the game, particularly with Sarah-Jane Sherlock and Deborah Oyeleye both making impressive senior debuts, Sarah-Jane marking the occasion with a three-pointer and Deborah contributing an excellent 10 points. Alice Rowley also found her range from beyond the arc, while Niamh O’Shea applied great defensive pressure at the top of the key, creating valuable interceptions.

The Lakers maintained their energy and teamwork throughout, securing a well-deserved 71–30 victory. The team will look to build on this positive start ahead of their next game against Carrick Cruisers in two weeks’ time.