Published on:
02
April 2008
Alloa Academy played host to the final of the Clackmannanshire Primary Schools Sports Association (CPSSA) Basketball League for P4 boys and girls on Tuesday 1 April. Over 21 teams from Clackmannanshire Council's primary schools competed in the league, with six qualifying for these finals:
This basketball league started in February this year with 13 schools represented and over 130 children competing regularly.
A high standard of play resulted in some highly entertaining and exciting matches. Tillicoultry B were ultimately victorious, with St Bernadettes runners up. The final was watched by over 80 people and there was a great atmosphere in the hall. St Bernadettes took an early lead in the match only for Tillicoultry B to draw level late in the game. A shoot out was required to decide the match and it took to the fifth attempt to separate the teams.
In the third place play-off, Tillicoultry A faced Sunnyside and after a 2-2 draw and extra time a shoot out saw Tillicoultry edge out Sunnyside 2-1.
Ryan Martin of the Council's Sports Development Unit commented, I was so impressed by the standard of performance and the participants determination and skill shown throughout the league. There was a lot of promising potential on show and I hope they will continue developing as players. At the event the atmosphere throughout was electric and the enthusiasm of the children was very audible. A big congratulations to all that took part and to the PE teachers, volunteers, and parents that made this event possible.
For any further information on the Sports Development Basketball Centre please contact Ryan Martin on 01259 222355.