Our footballers had a busy schedule last week. The boys football team won their opening match of the season in the first round of the Davy Wilson Cup 2-1 away to Seaview Primary. They played some excellent football and worked together like a team that had more than just the two training sessions. Luke took Player of the Match for his two goals, but the whole team put in a great effort, including Nathan who stepped into goals and made a vital late, diving save.

The boys' and girls' teams then competed against 8 other schools in the DARE tournament at Avoniel on Friday. The girls did exceptionally well, finishing 4th among the 6 girls' teams. They beat St. Joseph's 2-1 with goals from Naomi and Lillie and they beat Nettlefield 5-0 with Lillie getting a hat trick alongside goals from Emily and Naomi. They played very well with Ruby making some outstanding saves. The boys won the 2nd place trophy, playing very well. After a difficult start against Strandtown they won their remaining matches in style with hat tricks from Taylor and Nathan, alongside 3 goals from Luke and 1 for Jenson in the final. The whole team has made a fantastic start to the season and have set some very high standards. Thanks to Dean and his team at DARE for all their hard work organising the tournament and making it such an enjoyable morning.