The U18 football team were recently in action in a quarter-final match of the Scottish Cup against Cults Academy in Aberdeen. The Braidhurst boys made the journey north on Thursday 24th January and despite an early lead, courtesy of Alistair Smith, Cults equalised, forcing the match to be decided on penalties. Thankfully Braidhurst won and are now through to the semi-final of the Scottish Cup tournament.
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INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL – U16 SCOTLAND -V- AUSTRALIA
On Thursday 24th January three fourth-year pupils, Alex Lowry, Matthew Connelly and Max Johnstone, were invited to represent their country in U16 football match, Scotland versus Australia, at the Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow. This was a fantastic achievement for each of the boys, as not only did Scotland win the match 3-2, but Max scored his first international goal as, whilst Alex was honoured to captain the side during the second half of the game. Congratulations to the three boys.
U13 SCOTTISH CUP
The U13 boys’ football team were recently in action as part of the Scottish Cup with a match against Hazlehead Academy on Friday 25th January. The Braidhurst squad won the match easily with the final score of 5-1. Goals were provided by Arran Preston, Josh McDonald, Ben Black and two from Ewan Lowry. Well done boys.
U16 FOOTBALL
The U16 boys’ football team travelled to Denny High School, Falkirk, on Wednesday 9th January, for their latest Scottish Cup match. Braidhurst sealed victory with a hat-trick from player Max McGuigan which now sees them through to the Quarter Final of the Scottish Cup tournament.
U13’S FOOTBALL
The U13 football team recently won 8-0 away to St. Andrew’s High School in Coatbridge with a Josh McDonald hat-trick helping the team to clinch the win. Next up the team play another away tie against Royal High School.
PE LIFESKILLS
Pupils from the PE Lifeskills class recently participated as Sports Leaders at the North Lanarkshire Active Schools Primary Sports Hall Athletic Event on Friday 23rd November at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Centre. All pupils showcased excellent teamwork and support for all the teams competing at the event.
U14 GIRLS’ FOOTBALL TEAM SUCCESS
The U14 Girls’ football team recently competed in the Scottish Schools FA Girls Sevens (Central Region) on Thursday 11th October at Chryston High School. The team played five matches and won all of them which is a super achievement and now means that they can progress to the next round of the competition which is due to be played in November. A huge well done to all the girls involved.
