A Clydebank school is once again celebrating football success on the national stage.
St Peter the Apostle High School’s U16s capped off a remarkable 2024–25 season by winning a stunning invincible treble.
The team lifted the Scottish Shield, the prestigious national tournament, with a commanding 5–1 victory over Inverurie Academy at Falkirk Stadium last month.
The boys showed incredible character, executing their game plan to perfection and demonstrating the hard work and determination they’ve put in all season.
Their journey to the final included tough away fixtures against schools from Dumfries, Glasgow, and Edinburgh — all backed by a loyal group of supporters.
Following national success, the team completed the treble by claiming both Glasgow competitions: the U16s League and the RS McColl Cup.
The league title was secured with a hard-fought 3–2 win against Bannerman, with Mac Massie scoring twice and John-Paul Murphy netting the decisive winner.
This marked the team’s third league title in a row, an exceptional run of consistency and dominance.
In the RS McColl Cup Final, the boys once again faced Bannerman and delivered a spectacular performance, running out 7–2 winners. The goals came from Mac Massie (3), Ciaran Dick, Cole Goldie, Harris Holloway, and John-Paul Murphy. Massie’s hat-trick brought his season tally to an incredible 27 goals for the school.
This is the first time in 14 years that a team from St Peter the Apostle High School has achieved this historic treble — a phenomenal achievement for everyone involved.
Kieran Gallagher, manager and Computing Science teacher, praised the team for their commitment over the last year.
He said: "Most of these boys have been together since U13s, and they’ve grown into a fantastic team.
"Winning three Glasgow League titles is a huge achievement, but to top it off with the Scottish Shield and complete the treble this year is incredible.
"They’ve worked hard, stuck together, and fully deserve all the praise that’s coming their way."
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The school also won the Football Association Senior Shield final at Hampden Park, winning a tense encounter 3-2 on penalties after a last-gasp equaliser from Max McArthur.
Logan Bryce saved two penalties in the shootout and Fraser Goldie converted the winning spot kick.
This incredible victory marked a second consecutive Senior Scottish Shield title, making them only the seventh school in over 120 years to achieve this feat.
Even more impressively, many of the boys have now won three Scottish School Shields in a row, having first lifted the trophy in S4.
The team completed the double with an impressive 3-1 victory over local rivals Bearsden Academy in the final of the GSFA league at Holm Park.
Goals on the night came from Max McArthur, Ryan Keegan—recently capped for the SSFA National team—and Fraser Goldie.
Mark Ferrier, manager and teacher at the school, explained why he was "unsurprised" at the senior side having so much success.
He said: "This was such an enjoyable team to be part of, and it didn’t surprise me at all when we went on to win both the SSFA Shield and the GSFA league.
"I wish all the boys every success for the future.”
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