Minors and Primary team news May06
16 May 2006

Minors win over Madden

The minors recorded their second league win against St Joseph’s Madden last week on a scoreline of  4-4 to 1-2. This was a highly competitive match with both teams totally committed. Outstanding for the Nab on the night were Aideen Canavan who put in an excellent performance in midfield, Amy Lavery who was in great form in attack, Emma McParland, Erin O’Hare, Elish Canavan and Orla O’Hare in defence all of who never put a foot wrong throughout. Sinead Murphy had another good game in the middle while young Shanna Dougan worked tigerishly. Nicola McCormack was very effective in the half forward line and contributed much to the attack whilst also working hard to curtail a very strong Madden centre half back. Louise Toner showed her versatility when she came outfield into fullback. Megan Leonard and Shanna Leonard were strong throughout, cutting out many Madden forages upfield. Laura Gray, Shannon Beagan and Maria Corr worked hard upfront to exert pressure on Madden’s goal line. Coming into the play in the second half were Caroline Kennedy, Aideen Lennon, Tara Beagan, Carol Mackin and super-sub Louise Vallely who took her goal very well with a great first time strike. Shing for Madden was Laura McGuinness who took some lovely scores. Ann Grimley was the whistle blower and kept the game flowing very well. Scorers for St Brenda’s Aideen Canavan 1-2, Amy Lavery 1-2, Louise Vallelly 1-0.

Primary fall to Madden

The primary team travelled to Madden last week and lost their league unbeaten record in a highly exciting game where the home side ran out winners on a scoreline of  2-4 to 1-4 . The Nab girls didn’t fully play to their potential and missed the scoring prowess of the talented Danielle McKee. Best for St Brenda’s on the night were Laura Smyth, Aoife Crilly and Aoife Grugan