Kingussie's James Falconer will be back to the school books and studies this morning after helping his side end their eight-year wait for the Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup.

The 16-year-old Kingussie High pupil swapped his school blazer for a club blazer on Saturday and was a stand-out substitute in the 4-0 win over Glen Urquhart in Inverness.

The victory, Kingussie's first since 2006, sparked joyous celebration in the village square on Saturday evening. Don't bet against the likelihood of a few parties still going on today.

Due to his age, Falconer couldn't fully participate in the 'celebrations' in the same manner as his more senior team-mates. Instead, he will probably be taking the plaudits of his classmates.

That didn't dull the experience, though, of one of the most magical moments in his young life to date. "I was at school on Friday and I have to admit it was hard to concentrate on what I was working on because I was thinking of the game," he said.

"I wasn't certain I would get on but I played a couple of weeks ago and there were rumours I might have been lined up as a substitute.

"I never expected to play but it was amazing. It was such a feeling to be part of an occasion like that and be with the team. There are a number of younger players now and it is good to think we may be involved in more of these finals in the future."

It was Falconer's run at the Glen Urquhart defence in the second half which led to striker Savio Genini's second goal, in 68 minutes.

Genini, a trainee gamekeeper in Badenoch, is, himself only 17 years old. He also grabbed the first goal of the match, running onto a Ronald Ross assist to bury the ball behind Glen keeper Stuart MacKintosh.

"We have been building towards this victory," said Kingussie co-manager Russell Jones. James is 16, Savio is 17 and Ryan MacWilliam and Rory McGregor are 18. It was great to see them all involved and making an impact.

"We went very close in 2010 and 2011, losing by one goal in each final. But what do you do? You go away, work harder and you come back. That's what we have done."

A crowd of 5000 people, the best attendance for many years, turned out for a final replete with local interest and intrigue.

Billy MacLean and David Menzies' Glen Urquhart stood on the verge of history, having never won the sport's major in their 129-year history.

Their fans arrived in droves and their section below the Bught Park Grandstand was awash with red and black flags; a colourful spectacle as the teams entered the fray.

For Kingussie's support, this was the chance to bring an end to what must have seemed like an aeon without the Camanachd Cup.

It is strange to think that the trophy almost used to walk to the village's Silverfjord Hotel on its own steam. Bar a spell in the match when Glen Urquhart's James Macpherson should have connected with a cross-ball, with the scores at 1-0, Kingussie dominated the 107th showcase.

What was also fascinating was the return to peak form of Kings veteran Ross, who helped himself to two goals. Perhaps it was his reputation that made the judging panel plump for the 39-year-old instead of team-mate Genini when handing out the Albert Smith medal for man of the match. Still, there was no doubting his contribution.

His first goal in particular was a piece of artistry. First, he pushed the ball around one defender. Then, with the ball probably around 60-40 in favour of the defender, he used his pace and power to shake off his opponent and thunder the ball beyond MacKintosh.

It was the quintessential Ross goal. Even at 39, it is arguable whether anyone else in the sport could have managed it. He ended a perfect afternoon for Kingussie with the fourth in 83 minutes, converting from close range.

A party, which has been so long in the preparing, had begun.