Hollingworth Academy take most wins at Rochdale Schools Finals

Date published: 10 May 2019

Hollingworth Academy won three of the five Rochdale Schools Finals football fixtures, organised by Rochdale Metro Schools FA and hosted by Hopwood Hall College's Sports Department on Wednesday 1 May.

Hollingworth Academy, Cardinal Langley RC High School, Siddal Moor Sports College, St. Anne's C of E Academy and St. Cuthbert's RC High School all had teams make the finals.

However, it was Hollingworth and Cardinal Langley that dominated proceedings. Hollingworth won the Under 12s, Under 14s and Under 16s whilst Cardinal Langley won the Under 13s and Under 15s trophies.

The full scores were:

• Under 12s: Hollingworth Academy 4 – 2 Cardinal Langley RC High School

• Under 13s: Hollingworth Academy 1 – 3 Cardinal Langley RC High School

• Under 14s: Siddal Moor Sports College 2 – 9 Hollingworth Academy

• Under 15s: St. Anne's C of E Academy 2 – 4 Cardinal Langley RC High School

• Under 16s: St. Cuthbert's RC High School 0 – 2 Hollingworth Academy

Mike Rudkowskyj, Secretary of Rochdale Metro Schools FA and organiser of the Rochdale Schools Finals, said of the finals: “Hollingworth Academy and Cardinal Langley did really well to win so many of the finals, but all the Rochdale schools that took part in the entire tournament showed great quality.

“Most importantly, the schools played in the right spirit, everybody was respectful to each other, the referee and staff. The students enjoyed themselves along with their dedicated travelling support and that’s what it’s all about.

“Hopwood Hall College have been great supporters of the event once again too. Their facilities and staff have been a big help in promoting the Rochdale Schools FA’s showcase event. This year they have had a brand-new state-of-the-art AstroTurf installed which proved to be popular with the visiting students.

“We look forward to seeing Hollingworth and Cardinal Langley’s defence of their titles next year.”