Gary Reilly & Johnny Reilly fantastic win in Wicklow

Crossakiel’s “coolboy’s” win in Wicklow

Yesterday in Coolboy Co. Wicklow Gary Reilly & Johnny Reilly caused a huge shock when they ousted Wexford’s Darren Lambert & James Maddock in the 3rd round of the Leinster Juvenile A 40 x 20 championships at U-17 doubles level. The feat was all the more remarkable considering Johnny Reilly was a late replacement for Jack Tunney. It goes to show the strength in depth that the Crossakiel club have now at their disposal with a Juvenile club only started in the club 12 months ago. Reilly & Reilly took the 1st game by 21-14 but were caught by the Wexford lads in the second with the slaneysiders recording a narrow win in game 2. In the tie breaker and urged on by Johnn Reilly Snr & Kevin Reilly the Royals roared back into contention. Getting the breaks at the right time the duo held firm despite a spirited comeback by Wexford. At the end of a fantastic match Gary & Johnny had beaten a strongly fancied Wexford side. A great result by all accounts and this will stand to them into the knockout stages of the championships.
Result: Gary Reilly & John Reilly (Meath) dft Darren Lambert & James Maddock (Wexford) 21-14, 17-21, 11-6