Carrick are top class to scoop rugby award

Top of the form for rugby – that’s Carrick Academy.

They have been revealed as Black Conference winners for the season.

The league is made up of the elite schools in the West of Scotland who can field sides at every age level on a Saturday morning with points being awarded for each side.

Carrick finished top of the nine competing schools with 86 points. They were followed by St Columba’s 85, Queen Victoria, Dunblane 84, Marr College 74, Lomond School 72, Wellington School 71, Jordanhill School 68, Lenzie Academy 65 and Morrison’s Academy, Crieff 64.

Last season, Carrick finished eighth of nine in the first year of the conference.

Head of rugby Gordon Brown said: “To say we are proud and delighted to win the Black conference would be an understatement.

“Last season we were just happy to be competing at this level with so many independent schools in the league. However, for us to win the title just goes to show what talented young people we have.

“I can’t sing the praises highly enough of the five strong development team of Michael Kirk ( Development Officer), Kyle Johnson ( Admin Manager) and our three Modern Apprentices Shania Irvine, Jamie Reid and Aiden Strachan.

“This also would not be possible without the support from parents, volunteers, sponsors, Shona Stevens and the senior management team at Carrick Academy as well as close links with Girvan Academy which are supported by Head Teacher Alan Rattery, PT PE Scott Ireland and Mr McMurdo.”

Carrick’s under 15 girls reached the Scottish Cup final before losing to Shawlands Academy at Scotstoun on Monday.