Gordonians were well represented in this squad by Alan Younger (G/K), Brody Morrice, Eli Clark, Harry Cochrane, Struan Mackie, Will Donaldson ( all RGC) and Matthew Tomkins ( Mile-End). The coaches should also be mentioned for the work they have done with the whole squad: Brian Fitzpatrick (Grammar FPs) and Doug Soden (GCW).

Alan Clark, club member and father of Eli, said "The entire squad were outstanding and did the District proud by going undefeated and narrowly losing the gold medal match 2-4 against a strong East District team. Returning up the road with silver medals is a really good achievement for the boys and demonstrates the quality of player that Gordonians and RGC coaches have helped to develop. It is particularly encouraging given how young North's squad was with many of the boys eligible to play for another two years of tournaments at U-14 level. "

Lisa Tomkins, club youth coach and mother of Matthew, said " Great team play, lovely ball movement, and fabulous to watch !"

North results extracted from the Scottish Hockey website article
North's POOL B games: "Three impressive performances by North gave them top spot in Pool B. They opened with a 1-1 draw v East Navy, as Yash Chiniwala cancelled out Moss Taylor-Ladas’ goal for East. Michael de Boucherville and Eli Clark’s goals earned a 2-1 win v West Cerise, who scored a last-minute consolation. In their last group game a Chiniwala double helped North win the Pool with a 6-0 win v Highland."

FINAL : "The sun came out just in time for a thrilling final. North’s Eli Clark scored a penalty corner before Ben Maclean and Rudi Johnson-Forrest put East in front, only for Daniel McFarlane to equalise. But Louis Duncan hit back two minutes later and Will Young sealed the win for East with two minutes to go. North had put in another superb team performance but just came up short against a talented East Sky team. "

Photo : North U-14 Boys - runners up in the Districts tournament
Video: Eli Clark scores North's first goal in the final direct from a corner