Split over two days, the youngsters took to the Banavie turf to contest the girls tournament on Tuesday then the boys on Thursday.
Supported by community coach Stevie McAleer, Ailsa McAleer, the Active Schools team and PE teachers, both days were a success with competitive rugby the winner.
The girls event featured two teams from Lochaber High School, four from Ardnamurchan high and two from Mallaig high who vied for the much-coveted trophy.
The day started with a contact rugby taster session run by Stevie McAleer and Mr Smith from Lochaber High School – giving the girls a taste of contact rugby and promoting women's rugby in the area which is growing weekly.
Going by the smiles, enthusiasm and laughter it was a fun session and set the mood for the competitive element of the day.
Split into two groups, S1/S2 and S3, the pace of the games was high and the quality was clear to see.
"attachment_942382" "" "300"] Ardnamurchan High School took the trophy, defeating Lochaber 4-2 in the final.
The competition was close and it took to the final game of the S3 group for a winner to be decided with Ardnamurchan defeating Lochaber 4-2 to take the title.
"attachment_942388" "" "300"] Lochaber High School took the boys title on Thursday.
On Thursday, the boys also started with a training session in mixed groups, once again led by Stevie McAleer and Mr Smith who put the young lads through their paces in preparation for the afternoon's competition.
Ardnamurchan fielded four teams, Mallaig had one, Lochaber fielded two teams with a combined Lochaber/Kinlochleven team completing the line-up.
The rugby was fast, frenetic and played with full commitment, with some fantastic tries and interceptions.
"attachment_942373" "" "300"] Action from the boys event.
The boys trophy was won by Lochaber High School after scintillating rugby and solid performances.
Active Schools Co-ordinator Alan Gray said: “It was fantastic to see so many young people coming together to play rugby. What was particularly pleasing was that it was a blend of young people who play regular and some who were trying the game for the first time.
“Thanks go to Stevie, Ailsa and the rugby club for hosting and supporting the event and to all the Active Schools Team and PE teachers for making the event possible.
“As always, the biggest thanks go to our young people who were a credit to their schools and community on and off the park.”
Featured image: Girls from Lochaber, Ardnamurchan and Mallaig high schools took part in the girls event on Tuesday May 16. NO_F21_SecondarySchoolsTouchRugbyTournament_Girls_2023_01/02/03
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