JR hat trick for ladies fifths
Three goals from Julie Fisher and contributions from Lynsey Stevenson, Karen Jackson and Hilary West, who missed six more, gave the ladies fifths a comfortable 6-0 win over Instonians seconds yesterday.
A young North Down ladies fifths hosted an experienced Larne thirds side at Comber last Saturday. Continuous early pressure from Larne had the home defence at sixes and sevens. However, a quick free from Rachel Moffit set Laura Murray on a counter attack and a neat pass found Abby McCague whose shot hit the backboard….
North Down entertained high flying Portadown on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre. Portadown have already qualified for the Kirk Cup semi-finals so North Down knew they would be in for a hard game. Portadown opened at a furious pace and penned North Down deep in their 25 however the home defence held firm and they…
On Saturday North Down ladies seconds travelled to Omagh 2nds for the quarter final of the Intermediate Plate courtesy of an away win on penalties over Banbridge seconds three weeks ago. The away side were slow to start showing the effects of their travel. Omagh were first to every ball, taking frees quickly and catching…
£320 was raised by those taking part in the annual Boxing Day game between North Down Hockey and Cricket Clubs yesterday – an excellent result for all and thanks in particular to the two captains, Mark Linter and Ryan Galway for organising the two teams.Final short corner on full time. On the pitch, honours this…
North Down entertained Raphoe on Saturday knowing that only a win would suffice if they were to progress in the Linden Cup. They came within three minutes of securing a semi-final spot but a short corner strike saw Raphoe draw level and eliminate the Comber team from the competition. North Down set up as a…
On Saturday North Down Ladies seconds were on the road to play newly promoted Ballymoney 3rds. The game started with the Comber girls on the front foot and creating some lovely passing hockey. Their pressure was rewarded when some neat play found forward Amy Jones in the circle with the ball. Amy’s first shot was…