By Stephen FindlaterNewtown School, Waterford, produced probably the biggest shock in the All-Ireland Schoolboys Championship’s 36-year history as they took home the maiden title at Shaw’s Bridge with a 1-0 win over Banbridge Academy. The boys had never emerged from the group stages before and had been a B division school in Munster up until three years ago. Two years ago, they were tonked 8-0 and 7-0 in the All-Ireland group stages but they have grown into a powerful unit under coach Stuart Greene. @newtownschoolw pic.twitter.com/5kfpDvH2l7— The Hook (@hookhockey) October 26, 2018In Ben Johnson, though, Newtown had the tournament’s outstanding talent . Newtown had swept through their group with three from three before beating High School 4-3 to earn their final shot.

Source: Irish Examiner October 26, 2018 23:03 UTC