Ban Academy Boys Hockey Awards Night

Banbridge Academy Boys’ Hockey held their annual Awards Dinner in the Halfway House with over 100 people celebrating another great year of schoolboy hockey. Head of Hockey Mr Walker praised the players for their huge efforts throughout the season and Headmaster Mr McLoughlin thanked the staff and coaches for their dedication to each team. Former Irish international hockey player Matthew Bell presented the awards and spoke to the players about the importance of good team-mates and how they have helped him throughout his career.
U12:
Most Improved Player – Leo Kearns
Player of the Year – Teddie McCandless
U13:
Most Improved Player – Nihal McAvoy
Player of the Year – Reuben Cowan
U14:
Most Improved Player – Henry Farrell
Player of the Year – Adam Liggett
U15:
Most Improved Player – Matthew Patterson
Player of the Year – Max Murphy
2nd XI:
Most Improved Player – Ollie Small
Player of the Year – Noah Lutton
1st XI:
Most Improved Player – Josh Osborne
Player of the Year – Ben Walker
Other Awards:
Oxford Cup – Owen O’Campo Lawson
Clubman of the Year – Matthew Spence
Top Goal Contributor – Adam McKee