Bann had opened the scoring with a fine individual try by left winger Andrew Laverty and some good kicking by Farr gradually edged Bann in front. This coupled with a good scrum, some great lineout steals by Marshall and an all round superb display by the backrow meant that the Bann lads were never really in any danger of losing the game.

Further tries by Matthew Irvine, John Ferris and Neville Farr who also kicked two penalties and four conversions sealed the game for Bann before Portadown got a late consolation score.,p>Congratulations go to coaches Roy Stevenson and Collie Broderick who have once again ensured that Banbridge remain one of the top youth outfits in the province.