Action from the U14 High School Cup match between Kilkeel High and Newtownhamilton High on Thursday 14 March 2023. Photo: John McMurtry. © FRU SPORTS 2023.

U14 High School Cup: Kilkeel High 5 Newtownhamilton High 4 AR Final

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John McMurtry

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I caught up with the Ulster Hockey U14 High School Cup Final between Kilkeel High and Newtownhamilton High on a damp Thursday afternoon at Stormont Pavilion.

I had to cover concurrent matches on Thursday afternoon so I was only able to cover the first half of this one.

Rebecca Purdy celebrates scoring the opening goal for Kilkeel

Kilkeel started the game strongly and forced a couple of penalty corners early on. Their second attempt was converted by Rebecca Purdy on the fourth minute to give Kilkeel a 1 – 0 lead.

Newtown Hamilton crate a chance in Q1

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