Clough Ballacolla stay on title course

COUNTY champions Clough Ballacolla remain hot favourites to retain the Laois SHC crown as they booked their place in the quarter-final.

Willie Hyland was to the fore and top scored in their 1-17 to 2-11 win over Borris-Kilcotton. Not even some good performances from Brian Stapleton and Matthew Whelan could save Borris-Kilcotton from elimination.

Ballinakill will join Clough Ballacolla in the quarter-final from this group as they limped over the line against Camross.