Monmouth Comprehensive School's (MCS) Year 7 football team have had an incredibly successful first year led by Captain Johnny Dunckley.

The Welsh Cup started early in the season with MCS winning convincingly 6-0 and 8-0 versus Chepstow and West Mon respectively.

The next round led to tougher opposition in Croesyceiliog and only a last minute strike from Ryan Davies in extra-time saw Year 7 through to the last 32.

MCS were drawn away against a strong Caerleon team and, despite an early goal from Dan Brain,

Caerleon were too strong and MCS crashed out of the Welsh Cup with a 3-1 loss. To get that far in the tournament, however, was a fantastic achievement which  raised their confidence in the Newport Cup.

 The first round of the Newport Cup saw a strong performance v Llanwern with MCS finishing 5-3 winners. 

This was followed by a tense 3-2 quarter final win against Newport High.  St Julian's provided stern opposition in the semi final but MCS showed their quality with goals from Dan Brain (2), Johnny Dunckley (2) and Lewys Bevan in a 5-2 win.

MCS then progressed to the Newport Cup Final where they were drawn against St Joseph's, a team they knew little about. The final was played in great conditions which suited MCS.

It was a nervy first half but MCS managed a goal just before half time; Hywel Williams with a neat finish from a Lewys Bevan cross. The second half saw MCS create numerous chances hitting the crossbar four times.

St Joseph's managed to pull a goal back with ten minutes remaining from a free kick but MCS had the majority of possession and were determined to find a winner.

With just three minutes remaining, Dan Brain scored a low drive from within the six yard box to seal the victory and MCS were crowned Newport Cup Champions!