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with a five-nil victory in the quarter final. The West Edinburgh side then went on to beat rivals Spartans 3-0 in the semi-final. Currie Star clinched the U13 Tom Welsh Cup after a thrilling 6-4 win over North Merchiston at Saughton Enclosure. A last minute Darren Maltman goal separated the sides in the U14 Pilmar Smith Cup final, ensuring a 3-2 win for Liberton United over Cramond. George Heriot’s HS won their top of the table clash with Newbattle HS at St Augustine’s. Heriot’s 3-2 win was enough to see them crowned champions of the Senior Lothian Schools Division 2. APRIL With many competitions coming to a close in the South East Region, April was a successful month for the following teams; Blackhall Athletic 13s (AC Taxis Cup), Leith Athletic Colts 13s (Belmont Vauxhall Cup), Redhall Star 13s (Polar Foods Cup), Currie Star 14s (Ian Mackay Cup & David Innes Cup), Easthouses 14s (Paladin Cup), Currie High School 15s (Edinburgh SSFA Cup), Longniddry Villa 17s (Michael Moran Cup). Elsewhere, Tyler Connaghan’s first-half strike was enough to see Ross High emerge victorious against Boroughmuir and send the Edinburgh high school into the final of the U16s Lothians Cup. Edinburgh City saw off tough competition from Tynecastle to win the U19 East of Scotland League Cup 3-2 at the Spartans Academy. Musselburgh U19s clinched the first division title in impressive fashion, defeating their rivals Haddington Athletic 4-1 Spartans U17s reached the final of the Scottish Cup in spectacular fashion, when McIvor netted the only goal of the game in the final minute of extra-time. The match was played in front of a large crowd of both travelling Spartans and Cardonald Thistle fans at New Victoria Park. MAY Currie Star U13s title hopes were kept alive with an emphatic 8-3 win over North Merchiston. Tynecastle beat rivals Hutchison Vale 5-2 in the East of Scotland 21s league. Tynie found themselves five goals up before Hutchie pulled backed a couple of consolation goals. Royal High School sealed their first league title at under 14s level since 1989, winning the Edinburgh Schools Division 2 with an impressive six-nil win over Leith Academy. Lasswade High School put seven goals past Bishopbriggs Academy to reach the final of the SSFA Shield. May provided national success for many teams in the South East Region. Here’s the roll of honour; Tranent Colts 13s (George Salmon Cup), Tynecastle 13s (Peter O’Neill Cup), Hutchison Vale 14s (Bill Sheridan Cup), Tynecastle 14s (Scottish Cup), Hutchison Vale 15s (Scottish Cup & John McConnell Cup), Tynecastle 16s (Scottish Cup & Colin Greenhill Trophy), Spartans 17s (Scottish Cup & Victor Paris Cup), Bonnyrigg Rose 19s (Bob Bankier Trophy), Leith Athletic 19s (D Murray Cup). JUNE JULY / League Break AUGUST Musselburgh Windsor FC launched its own Wee Windsor School for budding young players aged 5 to 8 years, with training sessions being held on Friday evenings at Pinkie Playing Fields. Hutchison Vale came from behind to draw away to Newcraighall Leith Vics. Robertson gave Newcraighall an early lead but a second half strike from McCann was enough to earn the visitors a point. competition, beating Hamilton Academical 4-3 in their quarter-final. Currie Star saw off their rivals Currie Boys Colts 3-1 to reach the next round of the Craig Gowan Memorial Trophy. North Merchiston saw off tough competition from Cramond FC in the second round of the U15 Scottish Cup. Dillon Anderson scored a hattrick for the away side as they won 5-4 at Drumbrae. Two second half goals saw Easthouses come from behind to beat Hutchison Vale 2-1. Carter’s 65th minute strike was enough to separate the two teams who were just a point apart in the league. OCTOBER SFA CEO Stewart Regan officially opened Blackburn United cfc’s new facility new Murrayfield Park in October. Milton blues mounted an exceptional second half comeback against Cramond FC. Cramond went into half-time 2-0 but were defeated with five minutes remaining when a milton strike ensured a 3-2 win for the home side. Pollok juveniles beat dalkeith cyp 4-3 in the second round of the u21s Scottish Cup. Mclaughlin’s second goal of the game on 70 minutes was the decisive strike. Hibernian u15s girls booked their place in the Scottish Cup final with a brilliant 3-1 win over Rangers. SEPTEMBER Celtic Girls put five past Hibs to progress to the semi-final of the SWF Youth Cup. Emma Jo hnstone got on the scoresheet four times for the Glasgow side. Hibs U17 girls had slightly more luck in the same Issue # 1 | YFS Magazine | 45