North Antrim Under 16 Hurling – McMullan Cup
Ruairi Og Cushendall 3-17 St Enda’s 2-7
Cushendall won their way through to the next round of the McMullan up when they beat St Enda’s in opening round game at Hightown.
A goal from Charlie McNaughton in the opening minute and two points from Nicholas McNaughton got the Ruairis away to a flyer but St Enda’s were back in the game when Thomas Massey grabbed a goal on seven minutes. However Conleth McNaughton got Cushendall’s second goal a minute later and they visitors pushed on to lead by 2-8 to 1-5 at half time, free taker Shea Bell hitting three of the St Enda’s five points.
A goal by Cormac McCann six minutes into the second half closed the gap for the home team, but Cushendall came back strongly and a goal from Conleth McNaughon on 45 minutes and a series of points by Nicholas McLaughlin frees pushed the Ruairis clear of any danger and they ended up winning well in the end.
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CUSHENDALL
1. Shane Coulter
2. Jack Reilly
3. Paddy Morgan
4. Charlie McAllister
5. Eoghan Quinn
6. Conor McCann
7. Cormac Burke
8. Dylan McNaughton
9. Brian McNeill
10. Shane McQuillan
11. Nicholas McLaughlin
12. Cahir McCambridge
13. Jake Laffen wore No 23
14. Conleth McNaughton
15. Charlie McNaughton
Subs
Connell Og Trainor
Eoin Lorcan Bradley
Aidan McCormick
Oliver Mooney