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Schools to represent Dyfed at Welsh Finals

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IT’s been a busy few days for Dyfed Secondary School Children, with two big events having taken place in the space of four days this week.

Last Friday (June 15) and Saturday (June 16) saw the Dyfed Schools Athletics Championships return to the Leisure Centre after a year gap, following the cancelation of nearly all events in 2017 because of the poor weather. Those finishing in the top places at their area championships (Brianne, Pembrokeshire, Llanelli and Ceredigion) during May had qualified to compete in Carmarthen.

It saw approximately 350 athletes taking the spotlight and several hundred parents and teachers attend throughout the weekend to support the young athletes. While there were plenty of club runners from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthen, Llanelli and Swansea present, it was also the opportunity for the less experienced schoolchildren to take part in a major competition.

Queen Elizabeth High Junior and Middle Girls

The action got underway on Friday evening where the first six events of the 2018 championships were completed ahead of the big day. These included the long hurdles, 1000m Walk, where the first record was broken and 3000m along with sole competitors in the Pole Vault and Hammer on the field.

Around 14 hours later, all roads from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion led to the Carmarthen facility early on Saturday morning with the first set of events beginning at 10.00am and finishing just after 5pm.

It was also great to be able to host a 100m wheelchair race for three girls from STP and Penweddig. The trio were encouraged by the crowd throughout and organisers were thrilled to give the year 7 girls an opportunity to get involved in the day’s activities.

During the afternoon, a special presentation was made in the centre of the track to event organiser and Dyfed Schools AA secretary Dr Hedydd Davies for his tireless work over the last 20 plus years to Dyfed Schools and beyond.

Dyfed Schools records were broken this year by: Amy White (Year 8 Girls 1000m 5.48.9); Alicia Samuel (Senior Girls 100m 12.2); Cordelia Walker (Year 7 Girls Javelin 30.40m) and Frank Morgan (Year 8 Boys 1500m 4.27.7) The Frank Davies Memorial Award for best performance went to Samuel and Morgan for their record-breaking performances.

The Dyfed Schools team for the Welsh Schools National Track and Field Championships at Cardiff, on July 7, was chosen straight after the championships with letters sent out to the team and reserves selected.

Four days later on Wednesday, June 20, many of the pupils were back in Johnstown, this time for the Dyfed Secondary Schools NASUWT Cup Final which came around rapidly. After four qualifying matches at four venues, it all came down to one finals day in Carmarthen featuring a total of thirty-two teams.

The event programme for under 14 and under 16 age groups was over three hours. The final relay concluded the day which also saw the hurdles, 100m, 200m, 300m, 800m and 1500m on the track. While on the field, the javelin, shot, long jump, high jump, triple jump and discus was contested.

Several categories came down to the last few races to decide who would take the honours so everything was to play for up to the very last few metres. Schools from Queen Elizabeth, Bro Myrddin, Dyffryn Taf, Dyffryn Aman, Bro Dinefwr, Maes Y Gwendraeth, STP, Preseli, Greenhill, Penglais, Aberaeron, Bro Pedr, Henry Richard, Bryngwyn, Strade, Coedcae and St John Lloyd were all top 2 team finishers in their respective matches earlier on and as a result, travelled from all three counties to take part in this midweek fixture.

Once the races were over, the presentations of winners and runners-up were announced by Hedydd Davies. The below schools will represent the District at the Welsh Schools NASUWT Cymru Wales Cup & Plate Finals at Brecon on Wednesday, July 11.

Other schools from the other seven districts – Afan Nedd Tawe, Cardiff & Vale, Eryri, Glamorgan Valleys, Powys, South East Wales and North East Wales will provide opponents in an expected high standard competition.

Junior Boys: Dyffryn Taf (Cup); Y Preseli (Plate) Junior Girls: Y Preseli (Cup); Queen Elizabeth (Plate) Middle Boys: Bro Myrddin (Cup); Sir Thomas Picton (Plate) Middle Girls: Queen Elizabeth (Cup); Sir Thomas Picton (Plate)

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Rugby Weekly – Tenby’s promotion push continues

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It’s crunch time for all rugby clubs around the county, whether promotion is their aim or fighting relegation or even just trying to improve their league position, it’s now or never. 

Last weekend saw an important win for Fishguard in division two west which should put any relegation fears to bed completely. James Griffiths added an impressive 18 points for the Seagulls as they defeated Nantgaredig 33-19. 

Elsewhere in the second division, Milford were beaten 32-8 by a good Lampeter outfit. The Mariners are still a little too close for comfort with the drop zone but should have enough quality to see them safe. 

At the other end of the table Tenby sit in second place and have played fewer games than leaders St Clears and third place Lampeter. They won impressively again last weekend, beating Pontyberem 64-19 at Haywood Lane. Fletcher Broadhurst impressed with two tries as did Hywel Baker who also grabbed himself a brace. Another excellent performance in an outstanding season so far in which promotion would be the absolute icing on the cake. 

In Division Three West, Pembroke were well beaten by Laugharne 74-15 in which the outstanding Liam Price and Nico Setaro both crossed the whitewash 4 teams a piece. The latter also added 7 successful conversions. 

There was a local derby at Pill Parks where Llangwm hosted Pembroke Dock Quins and it was an exciting clash. The visitors won narrowly 28-23, Craig Barnett and Gethin Bradney both scored two tries for the Quins. The Wasps battled hard and will be proud of their performance, Gethin Thomas impressed for the hosts with two tries of his own but it wasn’t enough to secure the points. 

St David’s hosted the high flying Cardigan outfit and were unable to score in reply to the visitors 20 points, with it ending 20-0. The Saints however won’t be losing too much sleep over it as they have had a great season so far. 

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Crunch time – Pembrokeshire Division 1 Round Up

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An important round of fixtures last weekend, saw Fishguard’s fate in theory sealed if not mathematically. Neyland join them in the relegation places and look unlikely to be able to escape them now. While the Seasiders moved up to fourth, in what is an excellent return to Pembrokeshire’s top flight.

Noir’s men won 2-1 over Monkton Swifts, in a win that puts Tenby on 28 points in fourth but level on points with the Bridge who sit in third. Goals from two of their star players ensured the three points, with Darryl Mansbridge and Adam Muskett finding the back of the net.

Meanwhile, Hakin saw off ten men Pennar 3-1 who lost Connor Roberts a key player to a red card after just 29 minutes. Frustration got the better of manager Carl Vincent who also saw red near the end.

Carew came out on top of a five goal thriller away at Fishguard Sports who now look to be all but relegated. The visitors played a large portion of the game with ten men after losing keeper Harries to a red card just before the interval. It ended 3-2 with the visitors taking the points thanks to goals from a Hinchcliffe brace and Morgan.

In the six pointer at the foot of the table, it ended up being a single point for both teams. Neyland and Kilgetty couldn’t be separated as they drew 2-2, a result that is far more damaging for Neyland than Kilgetty. Neyland now sit three points behind Kilgetty but having played four games more than them. A win for Kilgetty in their remaining seven games would mean Neyland have to win at least two of their remaining three games which seems unlikely.

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The Treble is on – Goodwick win again.

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Goodwick went into their visit to Merlins Bridge in the Senior Cup as firm favourites, against a Bridge side capable of causing an upset. However there was no magic of the cup on this occasion for the Wizards.

Goodwick put five past the hosts and made sure it was a comfortable afternoon for them as they’ve become very used to lately. A brace a piece for Dalling and Haworth along with a Horgan goal sealed the deal for O’Sullivans men.

Another dominant display for an excellent outfit, who were missing a key player in Rhys Jones although their strength in depth was really demonstrated here. The treble must now be on everyone’s minds even if they don’t want to talk about it too much yet. You definitely wouldn’t bet against this team right now.

The win means Goodwick are into their second semi final of the season, ahead of their huge clash with Penlan in the West Wales Cup semi final on the 2nd of April.

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