Cloud nine: Raphoe Hockey Club head to Premier Division in style
Published 5th May 2023, 22:58 GMT
Raphoe scored nine goals under the floodlights at the Royal and Prior School Grounds on Friday as they ended the Intermediate League season unbeaten
Raphoe Hockey Club marked their return to the Ulster Premier Division in fine style on Friday night.
Raphoe 9 South Antrim 2
Johnny Long bagged a hat-trick as Raphoe scored nine goals at the Royal and Prior School Grounds.
The win ensured that Raphoe ended the Intermediate League season unbeaten.
The Richard Tinney-coached side had already secured the League title, but were keen to sign off on a winning note.
Leading 5-0 at half-time, Raphoe never looked in danger.
Long’s treble was added to by two apiece by Matthew Peoples and Sam McKnight while Ian McGonigle and Steven Cleverly were also on target.