St. John's weekly notes
August 11, 2015
High fives for St. John's U-14's
U-14 Championship Div 3 Rd 4: St. John's 5-10 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 3-12 (played Friday evening in Cleveragh)
The club's U-14 side overcame a confident Coolaney/ Mullinabreena team in a high scoring & thrilling game on Friday evening last. At half time St. John's held a narrow 2-6 to 1-6 lead.
Coolaney/Mullinabreena raced into an 6 point lead early in the second half. However the team displayed great courage to claw themselves back into contention. At the end of a terrific contest St. John's outscored their opponents by 5-10 to 3-12.
St. John's team and scores: Keelan Davey 2-0, Ryan Gorman 1-3, J'J McGowan 1-1, Mark McGowan 1-1, Luke Rogers 0-2, Ronan Flynn, Ethan Scully, Zaak Mahon, Jamie Kelly, Saul Molloy, Rory Martin (0-1)each.
Training takes place in Cleveragh every Monday at 7.30 p.m.
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U-16 Championship Div 3: St. John's 4-11 St. Patrick's 2-3 (played in Stenson Park last evening)
Impressive win for St. John's
All the hard work on the training ground is now paying off for the St. John's U-16 side following an impressive display to defeat St. Patrick's in Stenson Park last evening.
After a shaky start it was the Jake McMahon in the half back line who ventured up the field taking a quick 45' pass from Shane Egan before slotting over. St. Patrick's equalized soon after but further scores from Ronan McGoldrick & Jack Walsh put the sky blues in front. It was to get ever better for the sky blues when Cathal Byrne playing at midfield rose highest to collect a high dropping ball and fed the inrushing Joe Spratt and he made no mistake from close range with an expertly taken goal. St. John's pulled well clear and at half time lead by 1-8 to 0-2 with further points coming from Joe Spratt (2) Ronan McCormack & Dillon Lynch McMorrow.
St. John's added to their tally with the inspiring Joe Spratt again on target with a free off the ground and this was followed shortly afterwards with the games second goal coming from Dylan Lynch McMorrow. Not to be outdone the attacking minded Darragh Flemming in the full back line raced up the field before popping over another inspirational score.
St. Pat's did stage a mini revival and converted a penalty and soon got their second goal from weak defending. At this stage St. John's still had a comfortable 2-10 to 2-3 lead. Two further goals from Ronan McGoldrick and another point from Dillon Lynch McMorrow put the issue well beyond doubt with an overall magnificent team display
Best for St. John's on the evening were Darragh Fleming, Jack Sayers, Shane Egan & Jake McMahon who nullified the St. Patricks attack for long periods while Ronan McGoldrick & Cathal Byrne both excelled at midfield with great drive and energy. Jack Walsh & Dillon Lynch McMorrow gave masterful displays in the high scoring St. John's forward line.
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Flanagan Cycles sponsor 5-day Academy Camp
Seamus & Nuala Flanagan of Flanagan Cycles Cleveragh have been announced sponsors of the Club's Academy G.A.A. Camp which will run from Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August from 10 am to 2 p.m. each day in Stenson Park. It's open to 6 - 13 Years olds Boys & Girls. The cost will be €30 which includes Club gear park. Registration takes place in Cuilbeg on Monday 17th August at 9.30 a.m. To Pre Book - Text 087-6760277. Camp Director is Ross McLynn.
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Upcoming Fixtures:
Thursday 13th August in Stenson Park at 7 p.m.
U-18 Div 3 Championship Rd 1: St. John's v Coolaney/Mullinabreena
Sunday 16th August in Tourlestrane at 12 noon
SFL Div 1 Rd 10 St. John's v Tourlestrane
Monday 17th August in Stenson Park at 7.00 p.m.
U-16 Championship Div 3 Rd 3: St. John's v Geevagh
Monday 17th August in Kent Park at 7.00 p.m.
U-12 Div 4 3rd place play off: St. John's v St. Mary's
Thursday 20th August in Seamie Donegan Memorial Park at 7.00 p.m.
U-18 Championship Div 3 Rd 2: St. John's v St. Patrick's
