20/09/2026
ONE POINT. ONE HELL OF A BATTLE.
Porty U16s fell to an agonising 33–34 defeat against a physical Aberdeen Grammar side at Cavalry Park this afternoon in the National Youth Plate.
Playing into a stiff breeze in the first half, Porty struck first through a trademark Huey Holden break, before Aberdeen hit back. Birthday boy Max Mill then powered over from close range to put Porty back in front.
There was more drama as Porty had a try ruled out for a knock-on in contact, before Aberdeen scored two quick-fire tries. Porty responded through Max again, his second of the afternoon, leaving the visitors just two points ahead at the break: 19–17.
Aberdeen came out strongly after half-time, scoring twice in the opening five minutes. Porty refused to let the game slip away, with Huey reducing the deficit before Aberdeen won a scrum against the head and capitalised to restore their advantage with only minutes remaining.
But Porty weren’t finished.
Huey completed his hat-trick, setting up a frantic finish. With the clock running down, Porty broke again and looked for the score that would turn the game around — but Aberdeen managed to bundle the attack into touch on the final whistle.
Full time: Porty 33–34 Aberdeen Grammar.
A brutal one-point defeat, but an outstanding effort from the lads in a fiercely contested game. These are the matches that test you, shape you and ultimately make you stronger.
👏 Huge effort, Porty.
Congratulations to Aberdeen Grammar and best of luck to them in the next round.
For Porty, it’s straight back to work as we turn our attention to league action against Lasswade next weekend.
INSPIRE : EDUCATE : DEVELOP
FORGED TOGETHER. FEARLESS FOREVER.
