CPC win first Thompson Cup title in six years

Pics by Bert Trowlen

Cross & Passion College won all their games in Thurday’s Ulster Schools Year 8 hurling tournament, which was played in stormy conditions in Swatragh, to win the Thompson Cup ‘A’ title for first time in 6 years

The Ballycastle school won all their 4 group games with their full panel of 25 boys all playing at least one full game, highlighting the talent within the group..

The semi final pitted CPC against St Killians College, Garron Tower and after a slow start CPC really upped the ante with forwards Pearce McMullan, Dara McShane and Liam Lynn in great form, hitting 4-6 in an impressive win.

The final against holders St Patrick’s Maghera was a close game and Maghera stuck with CPC boys throughout. Points from Pearce McMullan, Liam Lynn and John Og Darragh had CPC 0-3 to 0-1 ahead at half time

Second half was another tight affair but a brilliant goal by John og Darragh settled the final.

Over the course of the day Iarlaith O’Kane and Cillian Bellew were very solid in defence, midfielders Tom Richmond and Killian Cassidy gave CPC a great platform that allowed the big hitters up front in Liam Lynn, John og Darragh, Dara McShane and Pearse McMullan to do the damage.

Maghera’s top performers on day were Dominic O’Kane in goals, defenders Mark McGrath and Harry McCloskey, midfielders Fergal Convery and Patrick O’ Loughlin and Quentin Farren in the forwards

The CPC squad were