Banbridge Academy Sports
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Schools Cup: Royal School Dungannon 15 Banbridge Academy 17 Group D
We caught up with the Schools Cup Group D match between Royal School Dungannon and Banbridge Academy at Dungannon yesterday afternoon. Banbridge got off to a fast start with No 8, Ryan Hanna bursting through for an unconverted try to take the score to 0 – 5 after 2 minutes. Ryan Hanna powers for the…
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U14 Stevenson Cup: Banbridge Academy 1 Royal School Armagh 0
I caught up with the Ulster Hockey U14 Stevenson Cup Quarter Final between Banbridge Academy and Royal School Armagh at Havelock Park on Thursday afternoon. The first quarter was fairly chaotic as both teams abandoned tactics to opt for all out attack which seemed to suit Armagh the best as they pushed forward in numbers.…
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Adam Jones, Andrew Jackson, Ethan Whyte, Gordon Porter, Josh Herron, Josh McCaughey, Lewis Connolly, Ollie Robinson, Sam Leslie, Scott MitchellSenior Friendly: Banbridge Academy 24 Down High School 41
On Saturday morning Banbridge Academy faced near neighbours Down High School in a schools’ friendly. A diagonal wind blew across the pitch, and we had all 4 seasons of weather during the game. Josh Herron scored a hat trick of tries for Down In what was to be a high scoring game, a Josh Herron…
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Prior Shield: Banbridge Academy II 1 Royal Belfast Academical Institution II 0
It was an early 9.00am start on Saturday for the Prior Shield Group Stage clash between Banbridge Academy II and Royal Belfast Academical Institution II. I took in the 1st half before moving to the rugby. It was a congested midfield! In the 1st quarter both sides were very evenly matched with defences cancelling offences. It…
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Senior Friendly: Banbridge Academy 28 Omagh Academy 12
We caught up with the senior rugby friendly between Banbridge Academy and and Omagh Academy at Banbridge on Saturday morning. Banbridge had the better of the first half. Ryan Hanna opened the scoring for Banbridge Academy The home side took the lead after 17 minutes when Ryan Hanna went over for a try, converted by…
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Benjamin Sterling, Charlie Geoghagen, Cian McDonald, Conor McNamee, Dawson Knox, James McComville, Jonnie Kennedy, Rylee DixonMedallion Friendly: Larne Grammar 40 Banbridge Academy 28
I caught up with the early season Medallion Friendly between Larne Grammar and Banbridge Academy at Lower Cairncastle Road on Saturday morning. This one kicked off ahead of schedule and by the time I got up from the hockey pitch Larne were leading 7 – 0. Larne’s Benjamin Sterling crossed for their second try shortly…
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All Ireland School Hockey: The June Smith Trophy 2024
On Thursday the June Smith All Ireland Trophy was hosted by Ursuline College, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Girls in the Under 14 Age Group from Banbridge Academy, Kilkenny College, Muckross Park, Salerno and Ursuline College participated. Evie Hobson scored Banbridge’s 1st goal of the tournament, against Salerno At the end of a long day Banbridge Academy, with…
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Dowdall Cup: Banbridge Academy 2nd XI 3 Wallace High School 2nd XI 4 AR Final
On Tuesday afternoon, in the second game of a triple header at Havelock Park, Banbridge, Banbridge Academy 2nd XI met Wallace High School 2nd XI in the Dowdall Cup. Banbridge forced Wallace back from push back controlling midfield, spraying passes around. Noel Lutton, 4th right, opened the scoring for Banbridge In the 8th minute Noel Lutton struck…
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Burney Cup: Banbridge Academy 1 Royal Belfast Academical Institution 2 Final
On Thursday evening Banbridge Academy met Royal Belfast Academical Institution in the final of the Burney Cup at Stormont. The earlier rain had now given way to short spells of light drizzle. This must be one of the best hockey matches, which I’ve covered all season. The pace was furious, end to end and stamina…
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4th XI Cup: Banbridge Academy 0 Royal School Armagh 4 Final
The eagerly anticipated 4th XI Cup Final between Banbridge Academy and The Royal School Armagh took place at Stormont Pavilion on Wednesday afternoon. The Royal School were quick out of the blocks with a goal from Nicole Simmons in the second minute while I was still fiddling about with my camera settings. Despite a good…
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Junior Cup: Banbridge Academy 3 Strathearn School 2 AR Final
On Tuesday afternoon Banbridge Academy faced Strathearn in the final of the Junior Cup at Stormont. Both teams took a scoreless 1st quarter to settle. Nerves played their part as passes went astray. Evie Hobson, centre, opened the scoring Banbridge took control in the 2nd quarter when Evie Hobson found space to fire home, in a crowded…
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McDowell Shield: Banbridge Academy II 1 Methodist College 2 AR Final.
The Ulster Hockey Schoolgirls finals continued at Stormont Pavilion on Tuesday afternoon with The McDowell Shield Final between Banbridge Academy and Methodist College second XI’s. The game ebbed and flowed with neither side taking control. Banbridge applied early pressure. Banbridge had the best of the first quarter but Methody came back in the second quarter…
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Gibson Shield: Banbridge Academy III 0 Friends School III 2 Final
Yesterday, with an afternoon push back, Banbridge Academy 3rd XI met Friends School 3rd XI in the Final of the Gibson Shield, at Stormont. Friends took the game to Banbridge from push back. They closed the Banbridge midfield down, starving their attack of any possession and territory. Banbridge had few forays into the Friends half. Friends created…
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Burney Cup: Banbridge Academy 4 Sullivan Upper School 0 Semi Final
The second Burney Cup semi final at Stormont Pavilion on Wednesday afternoon featured Banbridge Academy and Sullivan Upper. The match was played under a steady drizzle but it didn’t seem to dampen Banbridge’s spirits as they took control of the game with a successful penalty corner from Adam McKee on the fifth minute. https://youtu.be/NtFhtwZPZisAdam McKee…
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School Friendly: Banbridge Academy II 2 Royal School Armagh II 1
The second hit out at Havelock Park on Tuesday afternoon featured Banbridge Academy and the Royal School Armagh 2nd XI’s, the squads including a couple of players each that had played in the first game. This one was also a tight game thought it took a bit longer to get going and there was no…
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Schools Friendly: Banbridge Academy 3 Royal School Armagh 3
I caught up with our featured schools Banbridge Academy and the Royal School Armagh in a useful hit out for RSA ahead of the Senior Final next Wednesday . Banbridge were quickly out of the gates with a first minute goal from Alyssa Somerville after a quick turn in the D. All smiles from Alyssa…