Kilmarnock welcomed Paisley Mini Section to a wet and muddy Bellsland however there were no dull moments in any of the matches.

Paisley arrived with only 5 boys in the P4/5 section and Thomas Dunlop, Michael Dunlop and Dennis volunteered to play for Paisley in the first 8 a-side game. Captained by Ben McKellar, Kilmarnock were soon on the back foot against a Paisley side that were full of direct running and good supporting play. Kilmarnock, who had both Logan McKinnon and Roan Henderson playing their first games, found it hard to stop Paisley who ended the first half up 9 scores to 1. Although Paisley scored 9 tries in the first half, 8 of these came from the 3 Kilmarnock boys with Thomas scoring 6, Dennis 2 and Michael 1. Well done to Roan for also scoring his first try for Kilmarnock.

In the second half, Callum Campbell and Callum Stewart switched with Thomas and Dennis in the Paisley side. The second half was more evenly contested with good play from both sides and some tremendous tackling from Paisley. The supporting play from both sides was also on show with some good offloads in the tackle and good hands. Tries in the second half from Thomas and Roan and another from Paisley meant the game ended 10 scores to 3 to Paisley.

In the second match, the same teams started and so did the rain!!! Again good rugby was on show and despite the weather, tries from Thomas, Roan (2) and Ben saw Kilmarnock edge out Paisley by 4 scores to 2. The game was abandoned at half time due to the weather.

Again it would be unfair to pick a man of the match as each and every boy played well and put every effort into the game.

The Kilmarnock P6/7 side also played Paisley and proved to be too strong on the day running out winners by 9 scores to 2. The Kilmarnock team played extremely well against a well drilled Paisley side and Coach Alan was very impressed.

Big thank you to Paisley for coming through and playing good rugby in terrible conditions and also to all the parents who came along to support. Also huge thank you to our parents who helped in the kitchen.

Kilmarnock Rugby Football Club

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