Ballyclare Ladies aim to complete league programme with a win

Ballyclare Ladies will set off on Saturday morning for the long trek across the border to Raphoe to complete their league programme.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st Mar 2016, 07:00 BST
Jordan Jones in action for Ballyclare. Pic courtesy of David Holmes. INLT 13-801CONJordan Jones in action for Ballyclare. Pic courtesy of David Holmes. INLT 13-801CON
Jordan Jones in action for Ballyclare. Pic courtesy of David Holmes. INLT 13-801CON

With a Senior League Section 1 mid table finish already secured, this fixture is a dead rubber for Caroline Darragh’s girls, but their Donegal counterparts are still in contention for promotion. Banbridge Ladies have already been crowned champions but the play-off position is still up for grabs.

Rainey and Ballymena with points in the bag are favourites to clinch the runners-up spot, but if the Raphoe girls could garner full points from their three remaining matches, they could see off the opposition, and set themselves up for a play-off with Lisnagarvey Ladies.

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With the hosts desperate for points, the Ballyclare girls are expecting a hot reception in Raphoe this weekend. Parkview Ladies have all to play for in their final fixture against Cooke Ladies.

A win would topple leaders Instonians off the summit, and ensure Senior League Section 3 hockey next season. However if beaten all would not be lost, for a runners-up finish would mean a play-off probably against Newry Olympic Ladies.

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