Ballymacrickett Primary School ended an exceptional school year on a high when they clinched the All County Boys 7 a side title at St Louis Ballymena.

The Glenavy lads were up against St Patrick’s Loughgiel, many of whom had played their first game of football a few weeks ago in the North Antrim championship and Belfast winners (and last years All County winners) Bunscol Phobail Feirste. Each team playing each other once in a league format.

Game one saw saw Bunscol Phobail Feirste race into an early lead against St Patrick’s Loughgiel, however when the North Antrim lads started to get a grasp of the big ball they came more into the game registering 1.2 by the end of proceedings, with the Belfast Boys emerging victorious.

In game two St Patrick’s were very competitive and forced Ballymacrickett to shoot for points in a very entertaining game, when referee Gerard Dougan blew the final whistle it was a victory for the Glenavy men.

The early results meant game three between Bunscol Phobail Feirste and Ballymacrickett was a shoot-out for the All County title.

Ballymacrickett raced into an early lead putting up 2.2 by half time against the wind. The second half saw Bunscol pile on the pressure but it was well soaked up by Ballymacrickett who saw out the game, assisted by excellent goalkeeping to be crowned champions.

A great morning of football with excellent skills and brilliant individual and team displays from all three teams.

Thanks from Aontroim CNMB go to Gerard Dougan for refereeing, St Louis for the use of their facilities and to Antrim footballer Paddy McAleer for taking time out to talk to the boys and present medals.

Player of the tournament was Alfie Laing, Ballymacrickett.