Blackbirds flying high with historic Euro win
POYNTON have become European champions for the first time in their 129-year history.
They produced a dominant display in Belgium to take the title and create history.
The Blackbirds defeated HLC Rot-Weiss München, of Germany, 15-5 in the final in Ghent after wins against UCD (Ireland), Zurich Lions (Switzerland), Vienna Monarchs (Austria) and Jizni Mesto (Czech Republic).
The final match rounded off a perfect weekend for the English national champions, who outclassed their opposition and remained unbeaten across the tournament.
Last season Poynton won the North of England Premiership for the first time and also and secured the Northern knockout cup, The Flags, for the third year in succession. On the back of the league win, Poynton represented the North of England against the South of England in the English Lacrosse National Club Champions Iroquois Cup, winning 11-10 against Hampstead to qualify for their first trip to the Europeans.
Coach Mike Bartlett said: “This was a perfect way to end an incredible season for all associated with Poynton Lacrosse – thanks to everyone involved with this fabulous club, and I hope we made the people of Poynton proud.” Poynton Lacrosse play at Poynton Sports Club and run two senior men’s teams, and an U19s team, along with a junior section consisting of U16s, U14s, U12s and U10s boys’ teams, plus an U11s girls’ team.