Category Archives: School Sports

School Sports, SFA

MANCHESTER FOOTBALL TRIP

On Tuesday 2nd October, the PE department staff accompanied several Braidhurst pupils from S1-S6 on a trip that would please any football fanatic.  The pupils were treated to a tour of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium where they were able to see such facilities as the stadium’s state of the art press room and the ultra-modern dressing room which is home to many multi-million-pound players.  Their trip to the stadium of the English Champions also featured an educational sports science presentation and the opportunity to shop in the club’s megastore.  One pupil enjoyed the trip so much, he changed his allegiance from the red side of the city, to the blue!  Speaking of the other side of the city, that was the tour’s next destination as the day was rounded off with a short journey to Old Trafford to watch Manchester United take on Valencia in the Champions League.  Unfortunately for all involved, the match ended in a 0-0.  Overall, a great day for the pupils and staff and one which they will remember for a long time.

School Sports, SFA

GIRLS FOOTBALL

On Thursday 14th June our girl’s football team participated in the Scottish Multicultural Football Festival which celebrates cultural heritage and active citizenship through football at the Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility. The girls participated in a mini-football tournament finished in runner-up position.

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U15 LANARKSHIRE CUP FINAL

Braidhurst won the Lanarkshire Cup for the third consecutive time on Thursday night as they came back from behind to beat Duncanrig High School 2-1. The first half was an even contest with very few clear cut chances for either team but just as the half time whistle was about to blow, Duncanrig were awarded a penalty after Cameron Williamson handled inside the box. Goalkeeper Ryan Renwick guessed the right way but couldn’t do enough to keep the ball out, leaving Braidhurst with a one goal deficit to overcome. After the break, Cameron Stewart came close to levelling the scores with a great effort that was heading in the top corner but his shot was matched by an excellent save from the goalkeeper. With time running out, Braidhurst finally managed an equaliser. Matthew Barclay switched the ball to Cody McLeod, whose pinpoint cross found Robbie Brown free inside the box to head into the net. As Duncanrig threw players forward to get back in front, Braidhurst broke on the counter attack – excellent work from Cameron Williamson saw him beat two players and play an excellent ball through to Robbie who chipped the ball over the oncoming goalkeeper and into the net. In the end, two goals from Robbie were enough to see Braidhurst retain the Lanarkshire Cup and ensure captain Steven Rodger would be lifting the trophy for a third time. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were delighted at the result and another successful season. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a place in the Scottish Cup Final after a 1-0 loss in the semi-finals last week, the U15s managed to put that aside and continue their dominance in this competition

School Sports

Under 15 Scottish Cup

A brace from Dylan Kerr was enough to ensure that Braidhurst High School progressed to the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup at the expense of Nicolson Institute. The first-half was a tightly contested affair with chances few and far between but Braidhurst would take a one goal advantage heading into half-time. From twenty yards out, Dylan scored with an excellent long range strike that left the keeper with no chance. The second followed soon after the restart, an Alex Lowry corner-kick falling kindly to Dylan who fired into the roof of the net with his left foot. Craig Campbell was unlucky not to make it 3-0 to the hosts after his first time strike hit the bar but the match would end 2-0 to Braidhurst. Mr Clarke and Mr O’Toole were delighted that the Under 15s have now progressed further than the previous two years and the squad can now look forward to an away tie hoping to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Line-Up: Ryan Renwick; Ross Brownlie, Steven Rodger, Grant Mudd (Sub: Craig Cardno); Kyle Laikowski, Rhys Caves, Dylan Kerr, Craig Campbell, Matthew Barclay; Alex Lowry.

MOTM: Dylan Kerr

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Under 14 Scottish Cup 3rd Round

Wallace HS 1-2 Braidhurst HS

A brace from Robbie Brown helped Braidhurst U14s see off a determined Wallace High School in their 3rd round tie in the Scottish Cup. Two great saves from Ryan Renwick prevented the hosts from taking the lead in an even first half but the deadlock would soon be broken. A great cross delivered by Cameron Campbell was met by the head of Robbie who guided the ball past their keeper. A second quickly followed as a corner kick failed to be cleared by the Wallace defence and Robbie lashed the ball into the net with a left footed strike. After half-time Wallace halved the deficit and made Braidhurst work hard for their victory but the visitors held on to ensure progress to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup. They will now play the winners of Graeme HS or Our Lady’s HS Cumbernauld.