We are very proud that our MBC Junior Football team completed an undefeated season in 2024. During tournament week, we headed to Christchurch to compete against the top football schools in the South Island.

Lots of hard mahi and growth occurred throughout the season; the team were well drilled in the role they needed to play towards our expansive and pressing format for success.  The team culture entered tournament week with awesome focus and positivity. We hit the ground running in the pool play phase, winning all four games with a total of 31 goals scored and only 2 conceded.

A physical semi final against Otago Boys’ High School ended with a 3-1 victory, booking the Junior Football Falcons their well-deserved spot in the final against a highly organised, tenacious and skilful Shirley Boys’ High School.

The final was the sixth game in three days and in a close game, a penalty in Shirley’s favour saw the MBC team trailing 1-0 with the final whistle looming. The team responded well to a late tactical shift that activated our impressive strike force to take it level with one minute to spare. The final (and the recipient of the cup) was then destined to be decided by the cruelty of a penalty shoot-out. MBC held their nerve to take out the penalties 3-2 and lift the South Island U15 Cup.

A great group of young men, showing awesome growth in so many ways, leading to a well deserved accolade that topped off an awesome season.