Inverleith claim U16 title

Saturday 18th June saw Peffermill play host to the U16 Boys National Competition. The teams competing for the title were Inverleith, Watsonians, Western Wildcats and Aberdeen Grammar.

The format of the day ran as a round robin tournament so that all teams got to play 3 games each therefore playing everyone once.

The first round of matches saw Inverleith take on their rivals from the East, Watsonians. The entire game both teams were evenly matched and it was only one goal which separated them. Watsonians took an early lead in the 3rd minute with a goal by Andrew Mortimer. Inverleith came out strong in the second half and got the equaliser in the 25th minute through Hanru Wehmeyer. Into the latter stages of the match both teams were pushing for a winner, but it was Inverleith who clinched victory in the 34th minute with a penalty stoke converted by Jake Inglis.

Elsewhere Aberdeen Grammar dominated their match against Western Wildcats winning 4-0. Goals coming from Leon Potts, Lewis Ross and Harry Hall. The team from the North proved too strong for a determined Wildcats side.

In the second round of matches the current leaders Aberdeen Grammar took on Inverleith. Again in what was a very close match both teams were looking for the win to make them outright leaders. Aberdeen Grammar took the lead in the 7th minute through Harry Hall. The rest of the match was very competitive and hard fought. Inverleith however did not give up and in the last minute of the match got the equaliser through Cameron Stevenson bringing the final score to 1-1.

Watsonians were looking to get their first points on the board when they took on Western Wildcats. The made an instant impact by scoring in the 1st minute through James Graham. This set the tone of the match as Watsonians pushed for more and more goals however Wildcats were proving difficult to break down. Not long before half time Watsonians got their 2nd with a goal from Ted Porter. Shortly after the break they got a 3rd through Roddy Craig. And in the 31st minute Ted Porter got his second of the match. However, Wildcats were not done yet and they got a well-deserved goal in the 36th minute through Matthew O’Toole.

As it stood both Inverleith and Aberdeen Grammar were on 4 points, with Watsonians on 3 which meant that either of these teams could go on and win the tournament.

The final match on pitch 2 saw Inverleith take on Western Wildcats. Inverleith needed the win to put pressure on Aberdeen Grammar who currently led on goal difference. Inverleith proved too strong for Wildcats as they came out 3-1 winners with goals from Coll Shirridan, Cameron Stevenson and Jake Inglis. Lewis Morrison claimed the only goal for Wildcats.

Watsonians took on Aberdeen Grammar with both sides needing a vital win. The first half saw Aberdeen Grammar dominate but they were unable to take their chances as Watsonians defence and keeper were proving difficult to beat. Shortly after the break however Watsonians took the lead through James Graham. It was looking as though they would hold off and claim the win but Aberdeen Grammar had other ideas. In the 39th minute they were awarded a penalty corner which resulted in a penalty stroke being awarded. This was converted by James Morrison bringing the final score to 1-1.

These results meant that Inverleith were outright winners of the tournament with Aberdeen Grammar 2nd, Watsonians 3rd and Western Wildcats 4th.

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Congratulations to all teams for what was another great day of youth hockey.

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