Dromore High School retain Pollock Cup with win over Sperrin College
The squad of 22 players won all three of their group matches before beating Sperrin College in the final.
Captain Ben Heath was instrumental throughout with other notable performances from Reuben Cobb and Matthew Pepper, as well as prop Samuel McMurray whose performance was exceptional considering he had only recently returned to the side after a long-term injury.
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Hide AdAlthough starting slow, Dromore won through their group before overcoming Sperrin College in the decider.
The boys didn’t concede a single point which will hold them in good stead for the forthcoming High Schools’ Trophy.
At the end of the day the Ulster Branch presented the boys with their medals and captain Ben Heath with the Pollock Cup Trophy.
Group: Fivemiletown College (10-0) Tries – Ben Heath & Rhys Dale.
Downshire (10-0) T – Ben Heath & Robin Cantley.
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Hide AdBallymoney HS (19-0) T – Jared Rush, Samuel McMurray & Robin Cantley; C – James Smith (2).
Final: Sperrin Coll (24-0) T - Samuel McMurray (2), Reuben Cobb & Matthew Pepper; C – James Smith (2).