The 2022-23 season has, once again, been successful with league titles closely contested and exciting cup competitions.
The under 15 and senior Dumfries and Galloway Association boys’ teams competed in the Scottish Schools’ FA Inter-Association National Trophies.
A senior girls team competed in the inaugural Scottish Schools’ FA National Trophy.
Following the untimely passing of two great stalwarts of schools football, Stuart Binnie (Stranraer Academy) and James Hannay (North West Campus), Dumfries and Galloway Schools FA staged the inaugural seven aside tournament for S1 teams at Palmerston Park courtesy of Queen of the South FC on May 3.
Brian Henderson, Secretary of D&G SFA, said: “Stuart and James are sorely missed and the Association are ever indebted for their huge input to school and regional football. The tournament and the trophies presented in their name will serve as an ongoing reminder of their commitment, enthusiasm and positivity for many years to come. We were delighted and touched that James’ children, Ayla and Lachlann, agreed to present the trophies.”
Lewis Downie and Chris Mitchell both St Joseph’s College represented the Scottish Schools’ FA in a friendly v Australia and in the annual Centenary Shield fixtures v England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Wales.
The Association would like to thank Queen of the South FC for their support; a community club which is serious about supporting its community.
League winners
Large Schools’ Leagues – U16: Lockerbie Academy. U14: St Joseph’s College. U13: Dumfries High School.
Small Schools’ Leagues – Senior: Dalbeattie High School. U15: shared by Dalbeattie High School, Kirkcudbright Academy and Moffat Academy.
Cup winners
J H Lorraine Seniors Trophy: Lockerbie Academy.
U15 Hunter Shield: Dumfries HS; runners-up: St Joseph’s College.
U13 Gordon Cup: Stranraer Academy; runners-up: Dumfries High.
U14 Small Schools’ Cup: Dalbeattie High School; runners-up: Moffat Academy.
U16 Small Schools’ Cup: Castle Douglas High School; runners-up: Dalbeattie High.
Soccer Sevens
James Hannay Trophy: Dalbeattie High School.
Stuart Binnie Trophy: Stranraer Academy.
Regional team results (D&G scores first)
Senior boys
National Trophy v Paisley (h) 3 - 7
National Trophy v Ayrshire (a) 1-3
Under 15s
National Trophy v Paisley (h) 1-5
National Trophy v Ayrshire (a) 2-5
Senior girls
National Trophy v Glasgow (h) 1-2
National Trophy v Paisley (a) 1-6
National Trophy v Ayrshire(h) 1-6
