Congratulations to St Mary’s Senior and Junior Hockey teams which both claimed victory over St Wolfstan’s in two nail biting finals on Wednesday 15th March in ALSAA! The seniors fought a tough battle and claimed victory over their worthy opponents with a final score of 1 – nil. The Junior team fought an equally hard battle which went to overtime and then penalties before the victory was snatched with some amazing scoring and goalkeeping! Well done to both teams and to their coach Ms Boran!
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St Mary’s Hockey – Northside League Finals 2017
On Wednesday 15th March, St Mary’s took part in the Northside League Finals in AlSAA Sports Grounds. Our Junior and Senior teams both took on St Wolstan’s, Celbridge. Both the nerves and excitement were high with both teams.
The Senior game started well for St Mary’s with the first score of the game after 2 minutes by Kirsty Conner. St Wolstans fought back and had some dangerous counter attacks. However, St Marys defence kept them out. Our goalkeeper Chanice Dolan had some immense saves to make also which kept the goals out for St Marys.
Both teams had various other chances with St Wolstan’s fighting back and some strong play. The midfield and defence having some really good passing and play. The team worked their hearts out to continue to put pressure on St Wolstan’s throughout the game. The final whistle blew with the score 1-0 to St Mary’s.
Junior Team
Our goalkeeper Chanice Dolan again was outstanding and had some immense diving and saves off the line. It was a nerve wrecking match for spectators and coach alike, with end to end play and many near misses. However, neither team could get on the scoreboard. After full time the match went to 10 minutes of extra time. Again, there was no score, but again some near misses, to the full time whistle. The team then faced a penalty shoot out! The team were very confident and took on the challenges. Our goalkeeper Chanice was fantastic again, saving all five penalties from St Wolstans. We finally won 1-0 with a penalty goal from Captain Leah Harris.
Senior Team
There was a wonderful performance by every member of both the Senior and Junior teams. We are delighted to have won 2 Finals and bring home two Cups. Congratulations, we are so proud of you all !
Ms Boran
The Junior Team planning the strategy for the second half!
The victorious Junior Hockey Team proudly displaying the silverware!
Last words of encouragement before the juniors launch into the second half!
All smiles as the girls display their gold medals!
Time for the penalty shoot out!
Going for gold!
St Mary’s Senior Hockey Team proudly displaying the victory shield at ALSAA on Wednesday!
