Star pupils breeze to semis
Troon youngsters go unbeaten in the SP Energy Networks Warriors Championship
Rising rugby stars from Marr College are the first to qualify for the semi- finals of a national schools’ competition.
The Troon kids went unbeaten in round one of the SP Energy Networks Warriors Championship.
Marr won all six of their matches at Scotstoun last week with their S1 and S2 boys’ teams and under- 15s girls scoring an impressive 49 tries in total.
The South Ayrshire school was up against Grange Academy and St Andrews RC Secondary School as 135 players competed at the home of Glasgow Warriors.
A total of 1,215 boys and girls from 27 schools across west, central and southern Scotland are battling it out to be crowned 2020 champions.
Marr College coach Colin Sturgeon was delighted to qualify for the semi- finals having missed out last year.
He said: “We are all buzzing to have qualified.
“The kids were great and thrilled to play on the main pitch at Scotstoun. It was a brilliant experience.
“The attitude of our players was first class which is great for the coaches.
“At this level it’s good to compete against other schools we don’t normally play on a regular basis.
“It was the first ever competitive rugby for some of our girls and it was fantastic to see them perform so well.
“Success in the SP Energy Networks Warriors Championship is good exposure for the school and our rugby programme and hopefully more girls will join the programme off the back of this.
“They enjoyed themselves today and now know what rugby can offer them in terms of a fun, competitive experience.”
Marr S2 player Jamie Braddock helped his school win the Scottish Boys Handball Championship title last month and is targeting further title joy in the SP Energy Networks Warriors Championship.
The 13- year- old said: “Playing handball helps improve my skillset in rugby and it’s great we are through to the semi finals.
“The S2s worked well as a team and we made sure we were equally good at our r attacking and defence.
“It’s been a really fun day out getting to play rugby with my friends and we’re excited for the semi- finals already.”
A record number of 405 girls are taking part in this year’s Championship.
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