Focus is on the double for U11s

AFTER the euphoria of winning the Lisburn League Shield, Banbridge Town U11s turned their attention to the league and set their sights on completing the double.

But with a hectic schedule of eight games in sixteen days the Juniors had mixed fortunes during the first four of the games. The Juniors easily disposed of Lisburn Wanders 8–1 with goals from Duffin (3), Hamilton (2), McCandless, McAtamney and Cromie.

The Juniors maintained the momentum with a comfortable 6-0 victory over Loughgall. Goals by Angus (3), Duffin (2) and Fearon secured the win.

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However the Juniors title aspirations took a dent when they unexpectedly lost a rather entertaining game 4-2 to Lisburn Youth, having fought back from 2-0 down to level at 2-2. Hamilton and McCandless were the goal scorers.

The Juniors got back to winning ways when they disposed of Ballymena 5–1; Duffin (3), Hamilton and Barr getting on the score sheet.

With other results going their way the Juniors are still in with a chance of winning the league and as they enter the final phase the nerves will be jingling but with battling performances and most of all wins under their belts the Juniors may just pull of an incredible league win and complete the double. Watch this space!