Super-Leagues U10 and 11 Reports 2004

Under 10's and Under 11's reports

The Blackrock under 10/11 Superleague finals. 

These were held in front of a large crowd in glorious sunshine at Church Road last Sunday morning. 

The Rovers caused an upset when defeating the Rebels, their conquerors of the previous week in the Super league Cup Final. Captain Stephen O'Brien received a beautiful trophy from former Cork captain Fergal Ryan. Louis Golden and Shane O'Keeffe played well for the winners, while captain David O'Farrell, James Tyner and Andrew Murphy fought all the way for the Rebels. 

In the Super league Shield final the Saints eventually defeated the Rockies by 4 points in a very exciting game. Captain Rory Burke received the Shield trophy while Daire O'Brien and Jimmy Burke displayed lovely skill for the Saints. John Fitzgerald the captain, Chris Aherne and Mark Quirke shone for the unlucky Rockies. 

Each player received a special 2004 Super league medal from Fergal Ryan.

Results Round 3

Rebels 5 --- 3  Rovers 3 --- 2

Saints   9 ---4  Rockies 7 --- 5. 

Two hard fought contests were played last Sunday morning at Church Road. These results ensure that the same pairings will contest the Cup and Shield finals which will be held at Church Road next Sunday 23^rd May at 9.30. All parents and supporters are asked to attend. Jack Crean O’Leary, Kevin Ring and Kieran Howick worked hard for the excellent Rebels while Alan Nolan and Craig O’Sullivan were very good for the Rovers. These two teams meet in the Cup Final, what chances an upset?

Conor Cunningham, Stephen Murphy and John Fitzgerald displayed great touches for the Rockies, while Ryan Meally, Dean Murphy and Rory Burke played well for the victorious Saints.

Results Round 2            

Rockies 5 --- 0             Rebels 6 --- 4

Rovers 4 --- 3              Saints.  2 --- 5

Two outstanding games played at Church Road last Sunday. Best for the Rebels were Darren O’Keeffe, Fiachra White and Matt Bond, while John Fitzgerald, Cian Scannell and Stephen Murphy caught the eye for the Rockies.

The Saints had fine performers in Rory Burke, Kieran Moore and Jimmy Bourke, however on the day Kevin O’Keeffe, Ryan Dineen and Paul Delaney drove the Rovers home in a pulsating finish.

Matches for next Sunday 16^th May 2004 at 9.30 am

Rebels   V  Rovers

Saints    V Rockies.

Results Round 1;

Rebels 5 ---5    Saints 4 ---3

The rebels powered by James Tyner and Fiacre White proved too for the saints in a pulsating battle. Callum Stewart Crowe and Niall Foley were brilliant for the Saints.

Rovers 4 --- 4 Rockies 0 --- 0

A somewhat deceptive scoreline as the Rockies could not convert possession to scores. Sean Holland and Luke Leahy played their hearts out for the Rockies while Kevin O’ Keeffe and Alan Nolan played some lovely hurling for the Rovers.

Congratulations to all the youngsters who took part, the hurling skills were of the highest order. The next round of the Blackrock super leagues, which are sponsored by Carey Tool Hire, will be played on Sunday morning 9^th May at 9.30.