ANTRIM'S Intermediate and Junior Championship both had action-packed weekends across the Saffron County with some key results at each level as the group stages ramp up ahead of the final weekend in two weeks time.
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Junior Football Round-Up
Group One
Laochra Loch Lao 2-19 St Malachy's 0-11
Laochra Loch Lao produced a dominant second-half display to defeat St Malachy’s 2-19 to 0-11 and make it two wins from two in Group One and notch their first ever championship victory over St Malachy's.
The sides were level at half-time, but goals from Fionntán Ó Tuathaláin and Conchubhar Mac Gafraidh transformed the game.
Laochra managed to pull clear with relentless scoring to secure a big victory in the clash and give them a shot at top-spot in the final day clash.
Pearse's 2-11 St Mary's Rasharkin 1-15
Rasharkin edged a thrilling encounter with Na Piarsaigh after trailing by seven points and facing a one-point deficit late on.
Goals from Fionn Grew and Liam Deegan gave Na Piarsaigh control, but Cormac Gillespie’s red card proved costly.
Rasharkin rallied through Andrew Hasson, Killian O’Boyle and Colm Kennedy, whose late winner secured victory despite a tough encounter at the Crickey.
Group Two
O'Donnell's 0-11 Éire Óg 0-13
The Óg's edged O’Donnell’s by two points in a closely fought Group Two clash at Coláiste Feirste.
Conor Dixon led the way with five points, while Eoin Dixon’s three sensational two-pointers proved decisive.
O'Dees battled bravely late on despite losing two players to red and black cards, but Éire Óg held firm to secure their second win of the championship campaign to set up a final clash with Ardoyne where they look to clinch top-spot.
Ardoyne Kickhams 6-10 St Brigid's Cloughmills 2-5
Ardoyne Kickhams produced a dominant first-half display to defeat St Brigid’s Cloughmills and keep their Junior Football Championship hopes alive.
James Óg McAuley, Cahal Keown and Aidan McNeill led the scoring as Ardoyne raced into a 4-07 half-time lead with the away side struggling to muster a threat in the opening period.
Cloughmills fought back with two goals after the break with Devlin O'Mullin firing a brace, but Ardoyne regained control to secure a comprehensive victory in Group Two.
Aldergrove managed to top the group with a resounding win over Gort na Mona
Intermediate Championship
Group One
St Agnes' 2-10 Davitt's 3-13
Davitt’s produced a strong second-half finish to defeat St Agnes’ 3-13 to 2-10 in an entertaining Intermediate Championship contest.
The Aggies led early after Killian McCormick’s goal, but two quick Davitt’s goals from Sean Smyth and Brady Maguire turned the game.
After the sides remained level early in the second half, Davitt’s struck a decisive major when Sean Smyth fired into the net and pulled clear late on.
St James' Aldergrove 3-20 Gort na Mona 0-17
Aldergrove secured top spot in Group One with a convincing 3-20 to 0-17 win over Gort na Móna.
Two first-half goals from Ronan Hanna and Lewis Smyth gave the hosts a strong platform before they took control after the break.
Substitute Chris McCarthy added a third goal as Aldergrove’s midfield dominance and attacking quality proved decisive as they stormed to a massive win over the West Belfast club.
Group Two
St Joseph's Glenavy 0-13 St Comgall's 1-9
St Joseph’s Glenavy edged St Comgall’s Antrim 0-13 to 1-9 in a thrilling Intermediate Championship contest.
Glenavy led by two at half-time, but Torin Hodkinson’s second-half goal put St Comgall’s ahead.
The hosts responded strongly, and with the game level late on, Pearse O’Neill struck a decisive two-pointer in added time to seal victory for the hosts.
St Mary's Ahoghill 1-20 St Patrick's Lisburn 1-12
St Mary’s Ahoghill produced a devastating second-half performance to defeat Naomh Pádraig Lisburn and make it two wins from two in Group Two.
After leading by just one at half-time, Ahoghill raced 13 points clear with slick attacking play and a goal from Colla McDonald.
Naomh Pádraig rallied late, but James O’Connell and Tom McGlone finished the scoring to secure victory for the hosts.
