NNI SENIOR 1
BANGOR 1 37
CLANN EIREANN 42
BANGOR were in Friday night action against Clann Eireann and saw their early-season unbeaten record come to end after a closely contested match.
A tense first quarter had Bangor just in front at 10-7, before the visitors started to find success in the shooting circle whilst also applying pressure in the defensive end. Rebecca Mayne (GD) and Louise McMullan (GK) linked brilliantly and were effective with Yazmin Bleakley (C) and Lucie Young (WD) to ensure Bangor were able to capitalise on any turnovers.
Clann Eireann however, began to pull away and the half-time score was 21-17 in favour of the travelling side. Bangor stepped up the intensity in the third quarter and saw a change when Young stepped into centre and with Aimee Trainor at WA, the pair worked tirelessly to supply strong feeds into Rachael Gowdy (GA) and Alison McClune (GS). Bangor took the third quarter but trailed by 31-28.
Clann Eireann came out firing for the last quarter with a run of goals at the start that would prove too much for Bangor to turn around. The firsts will take the positives as well as the work-ons for their next game against Mid Ulster. Player of the match was Lucie Young.
Seconds take derby spoils
NNI SENIOR 2
PHOENIX 1 39
BANGOR 2 54
BANGOR Seconds recorded their first win of the season against neighbours Phoenix on Saturday.
Starting strongly, Bangor led by the end of the first quarter helped by the shooting accuracy of Anna Devany (GS) and Chloe Creighton (GA).
In the second quarter Bangor maintained their momentum with Ros Neill (WA) and Lynda Perkins (C) working well together to get the ball to the shooters and defenders Louise McMullen (GK), Linda Kerr (GD) and Ellie Green (WD) gaining some good turnovers and working to move the ball down the court.
The final two quarters enabled Bangor, now with a healthy lead, to try out some different combinations in attack, as they sealed victory by a margin of 15.
NNI SENIOR 5
BANGOR 3 46
CLANN EIREANN 2 51
A STRONG finish from visitors Clann Eireann Seconds condemned Bangor Thirds to a narrow defeat at the Aurora on Friday.
The match started goal for goal, until Clann Eireann got a couple turnovers and had quick transitions down the court to take a six-goal lead into the second quarter.
Bangor found their rhythm in the second quarter. A strong defensive unit of Charlie Clarke, Felicity Morrow and Victoria Jamieson were able to get interceptions and turnovers, allowing Clair O’Connor and Lynne McAleer to feed Jennifer Graham and Mia Graham in attack.
This brought the deficit to just two at 24-26.
Fighting tooth and nail in the third quarter, Bangor hit the front with some excellent shooting from Jennifer Graham and Mia Graham. A few positional switches appeared to confuse the tough Clann Eireann side as Bangor went into the last period leading 40-38.
Tiredness began to set in throughout the last quarter and a great final run from the visitors secured them the win.
Player of the match was awarded to Felicity Morrow.
NNI UNDER 19C
BANGOR 49
VALLEY 43
BANGOR Under-19s faced off against Valley on Monday evening in their second match of the season.
In an intense battle, Bangor took a little time to find their rhythm and Valley came out strong, leading 9-17 after the first quarter.
However, Bangor didn’t let that get them down and in the second quarter, they were able to turn the game around, finishing at 26-24.
With only a two-goal difference going into the third quarter, Bangor remained calm and focused, ending that quarter at 38-33.
Fresh legs came into play in the final quarter, with Essie Costello stepping into C and Roksanna Rusak taking over at WD. This shift helped Bangor maintain their lead and increase turnovers. Despite the fatigue, the team stayed determined and fought until the final whistle, sealing the victory at 49-43.
Eve Doherty was the player of the match.
