The Portobello club emerged as top dogs both collectively and individually when another instalment of the BMC Cup commemorating the late water polo coach and administrator, Brian Campbell, took place in Dunfermline.

Porty under-18 boys successfully defended the main event in the most nerve wracking manner when they defeated Rotherham on penalties after the teams had finished 9-9, Ben Williamson grabbing a “hat-trick”. Earlier they had overcome Stirling and Celtic Dragons in knock-out ties.
Meanwhile, in the under 14 development tournament, Porty again came out on top followed by Warrender (5th) and Edinburgh-based Stingrays (7th).
Joe Mathieson of Portobello was top goal-scorer in the under-18 event with 22 while his colleague, Struan Bailey, was named leading goalkeeper.


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