Valiant Wanderers Battle To Victory
Beverley Town Wanderers bounced back in style this week in a vigorous effort, full of strength and purpose.
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Beverley Town Wanderers bounced back in style this week in a vigorous effort, full of strength and purpose.
AFC Tickton Sharks drew and lost at Longcroft School as they hosted Hessle Sporting Boxfish in the Hull Boys Sunday League.
Hull College Girls were beaten in the U14 Plate Competition in the preliminary round by Hessle Rangers Juniors. The girls were a player down throughout the game as they battled it out on the field against the lads.
Mill Lane United Whites met their younger club mates Mill Lane United Blues in another Beverley local derby. The Blues were not about to let White’s physical advantage put them off as they fought for every ball, closing their opponents down denying them any space.
Mill Lane United Blues travelled to Selby to play Brayton Belles U14s on Saturday on the first really cold day of winter. In a biting wind, gloves and thermals were very much in evidence but this didn’t prevent Mill Lane from being quick
Following heavy rain the pitch condition was heavy and both teams had to concentrate to keep possession in the early part of the game. Spartans started the better and caused Beverley trouble with well worked counter attacks.
Two goals from Rob Northern and a strike from Richard Gibson ensured Beverley Town FC continued to keep in the hunt at the top of the HUmber Premier League.
This weekend at the Bonus Arena a team of amateur boxers from Australia took on England. The card of fourteen fights, including Jonathan Thorn, featured both male and female boxing and hosted by St Paul’s Boxing Academy, Hull.
Jonathan Thorn made a return to boxing at Bonus Arena as he represented England in an international against Australia. With an army of fans in the stands cheering on the Beverley fighter he looked in good shape until his opponent, Zach Baugalupo
Another good day for Beverley RUFC. They needed to record a big win here to boost their points difference and they did it in fine style. Darlington are having an unhappy time since their promotion into North One East
The blue and golds bowed out of the Tom Beautiman Cup on Saturday at the Beverley Leisure Centre. They had ample opportunity to win this tie and will again kick themselves for not making the most of their chances in attack.
Molescroft Rangers were beaten three one by Hornsea Town Reserves nil the East Riding County League. Thomas Fox, Jaccob Saddiqui and Jack Rome scored for the visitors at the Beverley Leisure Centre.
The Bridlington Half-Marathon took place last Sunday and attracted runners from all the local running clubs, including Beverley AC.
The blue and golds will resume playing this weekend in the second round of the Tom Beautiman Cup at home to Haworth Park. The two sides met only three weeks ago in the league with Beverley ARLC being edged out 24-22 in a game they led for long periods.
This weekend Beverley RUFC entertain Darlington in their North 1 (East) league fixture and they will have high hopes of repeating last week’s performance when they convincingly beat Durham City by 59 points to 17.
Fog could not stop the rugby this weekend at Beaver Park with two games taking place. Beverley RUFC’s U16s took on Malton & Norton, playing in red and white while the U15s played one of the best sides
The Beverley Cougars faced a tough away match when they travelled to Normandy Barracks to face the Army Wild Dogs, another new basketball team hoping to get some pre-season confidence.
Using an attacking formation in the first match, AFC Tickton managed to use all of the pitch. With a fine cross from Jack Thompson on the right wing, Robbie Wainright tipped one in passed the courageous goalie.