On Saturday past both Academy sides where in action in different competitions.
Crusaders U18's progressed in the Harry Cavan Youth Cup that saw the tie go to extra time. They where in front at half time 2-1 with goals from Aureli Karrabecaj and Aaron Ellis and in the second half it was an additional time goal from Coleraine U18's that saw the tie move into extra time. In the first minute of added time Scott Macleod scored what turned out to be the winner and Crusaders U18's go into the draw for the next round.
Crusaders U16's suffered defeat when they travelled on play Ballymena United U16's on Saturday morning. They went 1-0 down mid way in the first half but Luke Hill popped up just before half time to equalise for Crusaders U16's. They then went behind eight minutes into the second half and despite their best efforts could not get back into the game and at the whistle it was 2-1 to Ballymena United U16's. It leaves Ryan Caddells side 11th in the table.