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A big win for the Bosco Under 16 Girls this week with their game against Clonduff in Hilltown and don't forget the annual Jack Mackin Memorial U8 Tournament takes place next Sunday 8th July in St Patrick’s P.S. – All welcome.
The Newry u16 Bosco girls travelled to Hilltown in style screaming teenagers on Italo’s bus, as they psyched themselves up for only their second league game of the season. A quick start by Clonduff took the girls by surprise and they found themselves down by a goal and a point. Once the Bosco girls settled, the scores started to come, Olivia McAvoy opened the scoring and centre half forward Pierra Cafolla quickly followed, between Pierra and Olivia they scored 10 first half points. Corner forward Nicole Osbourne, busy wing half forward Terri Quinn added to Bosco’s 1st half scores with a point a piece.
Whilst Bosco began to dominate Clonduff were challenging hard with Midfielders Lydia Leary and Hannah McKevitt spending more time on defensive duties, containing two very lively Clonduff midfielders.
HT Clonduff 1 -3 Bosco 0-12
Clonduff started quickly again and a free for over carrying against keeper Roisin Kelly seemed harsh as she had 2 Clonduff girls hanging off her, Clonduff took advantage with a goal just under the bar. At this point the Bosco girls upped their game, today’s captain Clionagh Doherty gave a masterful performance winning break ball and showing her team mates how to get out in front. Taylor McConkey and stand in Full back Sinead Patterson, showed their ball winning skills and really put the Clonduff forwards under pressure forcing a lot of wasteful shooting. Centre half back Carly Gibney took advantage of the space in midfield to surge forward setting up a great passage of play through Pierra, Terri and Olivia which resulted in Vivky Gratton at full forward taking a great goal. Sinead O’hare continued her impressive start to the season defending well and turning the ball over into attack at every opportunity. Niaomh O’Reilly at wing half back after a difficult first half got the better of her marker continually winning break ball. Aoife Jackson set up Vicky Gratton for a second goal before helping herself to a point. As Clonduff midfielders started to lose confidence, Hannah McKevitt began to surge forwards and helped herself to three well taken points. Niamh McCullagh and Milly Gratton came and gave great accounts of themselves helping in the attacks which led to further points for Vicky, Terri and Olivia.
Mentor Valerie Cafolla said after the game said she was delighted with the football the girls played particularly in the second half, under difficult conditions on a very small pitch. Also the girls showed a maturity in how they conducted their warm ups and preparations which bodes well as they develope as a team. Our next game on Sunday will be difficult as we have 6 players missing due to holiday commitments, but with the panel we have we should be ok.
Final Score Clonduff 3-3 Bosco 2-21
Seniors
Two defeats in 5 days has left the seniors chasing the leaders at the top of the league Monday 25th June Daragh Cross 1-12 St John Bosco 2-8 Friday 29th June Tullylish 0-12 St John Bosco 0-5 Despite these losses the team are just outside the top places in the division with 2 games in hand. After a run of 6 away games in a row the lads return to Jack Mackin Park for an important game this Friday night, 6th July at 7.30 against Drumgath. A win here against a team above them in the league will get things back on track for the second half of the season. All support welcome.
Bosco Team
Rosin Kelly, Sinead Patterson, Taylor McConkey, Clionagh Doherty, Sinead O’Hare, Carly Gibney, Niaomh O’Reilly, Lydia Leary, Hannah McKevitt (0-3), Pierra Caffola (0-4), Terri Quinn (0-2), Olivia McAvoy (0-9), Aoife Jackson (0-1), Vicky Gratton (2-1) Nicole Osbourne (0-1), Milly Gilbert, Niamh McCullagh
U14’s and U12’s
The St John Bosco U14’s and U12’s hosted visiting club Enniskerry from Wicklow on Saturday on Jack Mackin Park. The Down club hosted the Wicklow men to a skills session delivered by Bosco mentor and ex Down star Brian Irwin and to several blitz style games. This proved to be a wonderful Ulster/Leinster experience with some great football and afterwards all retired to the St John Bosco clubrooms for a well earned bite to eat.
U 14’s
Coming into this game Bosco must have been favourites having recorded a good win against Baileghlas at the last meeting in Kilkeel. That day though the Baileghlas ace, number 9, suffered a knee injury and it was only after that disruption that Bosco ‘woke up’ and started to play with fluency having gone over 15 minutes without a score.
Last Monday June 25th, the sides met again in Jack Mackin Park and Bosco started with much more confidence and displayed the greater hunger and determination.
Winning the toss Baileghlas elected to play into the stiff breeze so Bosco were going to have to notch up a healthy lead in the first half. 3 minutes in and Martin Keenan opened the scoring proceedings with an excellent point from distance and this was quickly followed by a period of play where Baileghlas struggled to get the play away from beyond their own territory. Stephen O’Connor quickly popped over another point and then Devin Quigly worked his way in for a well-placed goal.
The rout in the first half was merciless with Rory McParland, Shane McAteer, Darren McCabe and Paul Hadden scoring seemingly at will. Goals and points followed and left the Baileghlas lads with a mountain to climb.
Coming the day after a famous Down fight-back against Monaghan, the coaches must have been pondering what the second half might bring particularly with a very strong breeze favouring Baileghlas. Baileghlas certainly came out fighting and before long had started a fight-back with a goal and 2 points.
Bosco made some substitutions and steady work from the half and full-backs effectively closed this contest off with 15 minutes remaining on the clock.
Latest news at the time of writing is that Bosco and Longstone are both on 18 points with one game to go. This Monday therefore Bosco must beat Drumgath to have a tilt at league honours. Even at that, it is likely that Longstone will win their next game and then we have the prospect of a real humdinger between these two top contenders.
Final score St. John Bosco 9:13 Baileghlas 3:2
Next scheduled competitive fixture is away to Drumgath on Monday July 2nd
U 12 Girls
Under 12 Girls remain top of League Saturday 30th June 2012
SAVAL V BOSCO
The U12 girls continued their impressive form with a victory against Saval on Saturday. With several players away on holidays, this was an opportunity for others in the panel to play from the start and they certainly did not disappoint. In the first half Aine McCabe and Orlagh Burke controlled midfield and Amy O'Hanlon at full forward took some excellent scores. Cliona Mathers showed from great skills and Chloe Kane was excellent in defence. Saval had a period of dominance in the early part of the second half but Nicola Downey & Aoibheann Quinn added further goals to complete the victory.
FINAL SCORESAVAL 2 : 04BOSCO6 : 12
U 10 Girls
Under 10 Girls first competitive outing Saturday 30th June 2012
SAVAL V BOSCO
The success of the Bosco Girls football was underlined when an under 10s team fielded for the first time against Saval
Both teams played some excellent football and all the skills were on display from players ranging from 6 - 9 years old. Katie Grant in particular had a great game at midfield and Aiofe Murtagh scored two excellent points.
The team was Aimee Murtagh, Aiofe Murtagh, Rachel Murtagh, Clare Furlong, Sinead Quinn, Molly Harte (all cousins) and Layla Fallon, Jenna Wray, Katie Grant, Caithlin Murphy
The game ended in a draw and benefited from the refereeing skills of Maria Fox
The under 10s and under 12s will now take a break until training resumes on Wednesday 18th July at 6.30pm in St Colman’s.
Shields’ Family Memorial U10 Tournament
The Under 10’s held their inaugural Shield’s Family tournament on Sunday 1st July in St Patrick’s Primary School. With 6 teams competing including Ballyholland, Mayobridge, Saval, Glenn, Warrenpoint and the hosts St John Bosco this was a real all Down affair. Played in great weather in the ‘oasis’ of St Patrick’s this was a wonderful tournament enjoyed by all the players and the large contingent of parents who turned up to support their teams and players.
The Cup competition winners were Ballyholland who defeated Saval in the final and the Shield winners were Mayobridge who defeated St John Bosco in the final.
