On Wednesday 17th April we held our Annual Sports’ Assembly, which was an opportunity to recognise and reward all of the effort and success of our Sports Teams and Athletes.
We were delighted to welcome former pupils, Chloe and Judith MacCombe, back to the Grammar School as our special guests to present the awards. The twin sisters, both Para-triathlete, competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games representing Northern Ireland. At those Games, Chloe claimed a silver medal, with sister Judith placing an impressive 4th. The pair now aim to qualify for the Paralympics hosted in Paris this year.
The MacCombe’s shared some of their experiences with the audience of award winners and team members, and shared an inspiring message finding ‘why’ you do what you do, preparing for failure in sport, surrounding yourself with good support and always enjoying the process. Rugby 1st XV captain, Odhran and Hockey 1st XI captain, Olivia, presented the sisters with a gift of thanks.
During the Assembly, 20 pupils were awarded their Full Colours for their commitment to School Sport and other areas of school life. Jacob B, Ryan L, Yna C, Abbi C and Jude W were awarded Special Elite Awards. Finn O’N was also presented with a special award for his outstanding success in Athletics during his time at Limavady Grammar School.
Ethan M (Rugby), Emma L (Hockey), Conor A (Football), Aislinn McD (Netball), Seth G and Callum S (Cricket) received the top award in each of their sports.
It was also a time to thank all of our Year 14 pupils who have shown huge commitment to each of their Sports throughout their time at School.
Photographs and a full list of award winners can be found below.
Full Colours
Killian B, Josh C, James L, James R (Rugby)
Ben M (Rugby and Football)
Michael R (Football)
Ava C, Zara G, Aimee H, Emma P (Netball)
Ellen G, Rachel H, Alice McL, Taylor McL, Meg S, Emma W (Hockey)
Anna McG (Hockey, Athletics and Cross Country)
Charlotte W (Hockey and Music)
Jude W (Cross Country)
Tegan V (Photography)
SPECIAL ELITE AWARDS
Jacob B (Year 9)
Ryan L (Year 12)
Yna C (Year 14)
Abbi C (Year 13)
Jude W (Year 12)
RUGBY
Captains
First XV – Odhran C
Second XV – David Q
Medallion – Graeme R
Under 14s – Matthew L
Under 13 As – Tom H
Under 12As – Ethan K
Under 12Bs – Carter L
Most Improved Players
First XV – Callum W
Second XV – Ben M
Medallions – Sean B
Under 14s – William McL
Under 13 As – Harry L
Under 12 As – Luke B
Under 12 Bs – Fionn Mc
Most Valuable Players
First XV – Ethan M
Second XV – Christopher S
Medallions – Jack H
Under 14s – Alex M
Under 13As – David T
Under 12As – Andrew B
Under 12Bs – Evan B
Team of the Year Award
Medallion Team, Captain Graeme R
Ulster Rugby Representatives
Congratulations to Killian B (Year 12) who represented Ulster Clubs.
Congratulations to Matthew L, Alex M, Joseph M, Charlie B, Callum M and Rory D (Year 10) who have represented the Ulster Rugby U16 Northern Regional Development Squad.
Congratulation to Matthew L and Alex M who have been selected for the Ulster Rugby U16 Summer Development Squad.
HOCKEY
Captains
1st XI – Olivia McL
2nd XI – Taylor McL and Ellen G
Under 14A – Amelia G
Under 14B – Nicole McM
Under 13 A – Sarah C
Under 13B – Lily D
Under 12s – Megan C
Junior Awards
Most Improved Junior Player – Faye N and Lily D
Top Junior Goal Scorer – Katie O’H
Junior Player of the Year – Eve A
Junior Club Player of the Year – Amelia G
Senior Awards
Most Improved Senior Player – Amy Y
Top Senior Goal Scorer – Charli B
Senior Club Player of the Year – Annabelle H
Senior Player’s Player of the Year – Olivia McL
Endeavour Award for Hockey – Hanna H
Special Award for the Pupil who has made an Outstanding Contributions to Hockey – Emma L
Hockey Team of the Year
Year 8 Team
FOOTBALL
Captains
Under 19 – Luca D
Under 16 – Corey McA
Under 15 – Joe O’K
Under 14 – Joe B
Under 13 – Harry D
Most Improved
Under 19 – Sam C
Under 16 – Benjamin S
Under 15 – Aidan D
Under 14 – Xander M
Under 13 – Harry H
Most Valuable
Under 19 – Conor A
Under 16 – Zach McC & Finlay D
Under 15 – Luke F
Under 14 – Michael B
Under 13 – Nathan M
Team of the Year
Under 16s
NETBALL
Captains
Year 8 – Elsie L
Minors – Sarah C
Juniors – Amelia G
Intermediate Team – Ava C
Seniors – Aislinn McD
Player of the Year Awards
Year 8 – Elsie L
Minors – Sarah C
Juniors – Amelia G
Intermediate – Emily H
Seniors – Aislinn McD
Most Improved Player
Year 8 – Cara L
Minors – Eden Faith C
Juniors – Mina V
Intermediate – Emily H
Seniors – Mia O’B
CRICKET (2023 Season)
Captains
First XI Boys – Robert McF
Under 15 Boys – Ryan L
Under 14 Boys – Sam S
Under 14 Girls – Amelia G
Under 13s – William McL
Under 12s – Jacob B
Best Batsman/Batswoman
First XI Boys – Seth G
Under 15 Boys – Ryan L
Under 14 Boys – Sam S
Under 14 Girls – Amelia G
Under 13s – Kain O’D
Under 12s – Tom H
Best Bowler
First XI Boys – Callum S
Under 15 Boys – Ross B
Under 14 Boys – Jack H
Under 14 Girls – Kate W
Under 13s – Josh M
Under 12s – Jacob B
Most Improved
First XI Boys – David Q
Under 15 Boys – Christopher S
Under 14 Boys – Euan R
Under 14 Girls – Bethany W
Under 13s – Thomas F
Under 12s – Charlie S
North West Cricket Representatives
Jacob B, Ryan L, Sam S, Alice McL, Amelia G, Kate W and Mina V
Moyallen Plate Winners
Under 13 Cricket team
ATHLETICS and CROSS COUNTRY
Finn O’N
Anna L,
Anna McG
Joe O’K
Jude W
SWIMMING
Certificates
Evan H, Cooper G, Milo C, Ethan G, Brock M, Harry McA and Matthew A
Medals
Mollie A, Elodie B, Chloe B, Rebecca C, Yna C, Abbi C, Isaac D, Matthew D, Scarlett D, Alec G, Aaron H, Joshua H, Anna McG, Hollie T, Jude W
Senior Leavers
Yna C, Alec G and Pablo M S.