U16 and U15 hurlers draw, U14s lose
The U16s had a great draw against a strong St Judes at Tymon in Div1 on Saturday, the U15s snatched a late draw in Bridgefield against Setanta in Div2 while the U14 had a disappointing 10 point loss against Commercials also in Bridgefield.
U16H Div1 St Sylvesters 2-9 St Judes 0-15
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Tymon Park we achieved a draw
against a very fine St Judes team. It was a true team performance with
commitment and workrate that exemplifies the character and spirit of
those young men.
Philip Browne in goal had another great day, he ended with a clean sheet and his long puckouts set up many of our attacks.
Our backs were outstanding throughout especially Conor Ryan at
fullback, he was very well supported by Karl Stacey and Alan Kavanagh
on both corners and all made great clearances throughout the hour.
The halfback line of Kevin O'Flynn, Brendan Flood and Jordan
Lawless worked tirelessly against a very strong Judes half forward
line. All won great ball and delivered to feed the forwards upfront.
At midfield Conor Quinn and Stephn Cuningham covered huge ground
on a very large pitch and displayed all the skills, their workrate was
immense.
At half time we were down three points, the forwards increased the
pace of the game in the second half. A quick goal finished by Kevin
McLoughney put us on level terms. David Sexton had a very good day out,
pointing all his frees and one from play giving him a total of five.
Owen Costello had a great second half and worked very hard and supplied
some great ball.
Our inside forward line were always a threat, Sean Kane was his
usual dynamic self and scored two points, Colum Byrne struck our first
goal to the back of the net and was very comfortable at corner forward.
Daniel McEvoy played the first half on the other corner and played very
well (out of retirement) and Dylan Doyle took over at half time and put
in a fine performance.
Philip Browne, Karl Stacey, Conor Ryan, Alan Kavanagh, Kevin
O'Flynn, Brendan Flood, Jordan Lawless, Conor Quinn, Stephen Cunningham
(0-1), David Sexton (0-5), Kevin McLoughney (1-1), Owen Costello, Colum
Byrne (1-0), Sean Kane (0-2), Daniel McEvoy and Dylan Doyle.
U15H Div2 St Sylvesters 2-9 Setanta 3-6
U14H Div3 St Sylvesters 1-4 Commercials 1-14
