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JUNIOR HOCKEY

This year the Junior hockey teams were extremely successful.
The Minor B team went straight through to the final as they
only lost one game in the entire season. Unfortunately they
didn’t bring home the cup after a very close final against
Dundalk. We had a lot of new players in first year, many of
whom had never played before but with the help of their
coaches, Laura McCauley, Laura McClean and Sarah Cherry
they quickly picked up the skills and were a great asset to
the team. The girls trained enthusiastically during the winter
months and played each game with great passion.
They also played two games against the Cavan Hockey
club and are planning on a friendly game against the Royal
School in Raphoe. The girls would like to thank everyone
who supported them this year and look forward to another
year of success at Junior level!

Girls Senior Hockey

Back Row (L-R): Emma Abbott, Kate Agaba, Sarah Cherry, Nicole Ezeudo, Pecae Jameson, Amy Smyth, Emma Bell
Middle Row (L-R): Laura McCauley, Mr Lindsay, Josephine Nduka, Laura McClean, Rebecca Nesbitt, Magdeleva Petre, Sorcha Higgins, Esther
Olujitan, Grace Komolafe, Emma Fannin Front Row (L-R): Sophie Bell, Hannah McHugh, Jodie Chapman, Jennifer Sonaike, Gemma Dugdale

SENIOR HOCKEY

This year again we played in the Meath League and made We were then informed that we made it to the final
it to the final. Training was always held on a Wednesday against Dundalk Grammar School. The weather and
evening from 4 to 5. We played a total of four matches. Our pitch unfortunately did not make conditions easy for the
first match was on home ground against Wilson’s Hospital final and after a hard battle we were left with 2nd place.
School which we won 3-0. Next we played Mercy Navan Overall hockey in our school has come a long way and
which was also at home which we won 3-0 too. Drogheda has improved a lot. It was a successful year and another
was the next match that we played, this time away. The brilliant experience getting to the final which we hope to
match ended 3-3. However, our good streak came to an end make a habit of.
when we had to play Dundalk which we lost 1-0.

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