Local sporting news featuring football, rugby union, rugby league new from Beverley’s key clubs
Bridlington got off to the perfect start scoring early on, but it didn’t take long for Tickton to respond as John yeo tapped in the equalizer . Bridlington with the help of the strong winds kept AFC Tickton under pressure and finally regained the lead going in at the break. Into the second half and AFC Tickton came out fighting with Charlie Hargreaves grabbing an equalizer and not long after…
Beverley Town Reserves were beaten 3 – 2 at the Norwood Recreation Ground by Sculcoates Amateurs Reserves. The result leaves Towns second string routed to the bottom of the Premier Division of the East Riding County League. Next weekend Beverley Town Reserves are away as they face high flyers South Cave. Photos by Paul Linton & Matthew Linton Final Score Beverley Town Reserves 2 Sculcoates Amateurs Reserves 3 [nggallery id=1810]
The blue and golds went down to defeat in dissapointing style at the Leisure Centre last Saturday. A stuttering below par performance saw them have ample chances to win the game against a much improved Horners outfit from last season. The hosts started brightly as Steve Davidson’s long pass found Lee Facus out wide who sprinted away and did well to score despite the best efforts of at least 2…
In a closely fought derby Mill Lane United came out on top in a great match. Although at the opposite ends of the table both teams were well matched which resulted in an exciting competative match. Mill Lane United started well putting the Phoenix defence under pressure only to be thwarted by excellent defending by the dependable backline of Molly Lunn and Molly Reaney. Hope Barrett was directing play for…
Not much quality rugby here but Beverley RUFC came out of it with the win they badly needed and a bonus point to go with it. For much of the game Beverley were outplayed and could hardly get their hands on the ball. At 20-7 down early in the second half and penned in their own half they looked to be heading towards another defeat. But the game was completely…
Hodgsons FC were pegged back and then beaten by Hedon Rangers in the Humber Premier League. The defeat leaves the Tanners routed the to the bottom of the table with just six points from their nine games. More frustrating for gaffer Lee hastings will be that fact his side have once again lost despite leading the game. Next weekend Hodgsons FC face Hessle Rangers who earned good away point as…
Fourteen athletes from Beverley Athletic Club travelled to Bridlington last Sunday for the annual Brid Half. The challenging undulating course takes runners out into the East Yorkshire countryside via Sewerby, Flamborough and Bempton and returns via Sewerby to a finish on the sea front. It was a pleasant sunny day and conditions were good for running. Steve Peacock was the first Beverley runner to cross the finishing line. He completed…
Altrincham Kersal are the visitors to Beaver Park this Saturday for what is an important game for Beverley RUFC. It is important that the Beavers win and win well to avoid being cast adrift at the bottom of the table. Altrincham are struggling at the bottom with Beverley and although neither club is far behind those around them in terms of points at the moment, they will both be anxious…
James Pearson of Beverley Athletic Club is celebrating after finishing second in last Sunday’s Abingdon Marathon and beating his personal best at this distance by an incredible five minutes. He was up against strong competition as the fast flat course which starts and finishes at Tilsley Park Stadium attracts quality club runners all keen to attempt a new personal best. Conditions were perfect for marathon running – cool and still…
It was a family affair in the Netherlands last Sunday when Beverley Athletic Club member Jacqui Dickinson was joined by cousins Susan Oliver, Denise Thompson and Katie Winwright to run the Amsterdam marathon and half-marathon. It was a near perfect day for running – sunny but not too warm and hardly any wind. Spectators lined the city streets to cheer on the athletes making it a memorable experience for all…
The blue and golds got their first league points of the season in convincing style on their travels to Lambwath last Saturday. Rich Shaw was able to field easily his strongest side thus far this season. Suddenly the prospects for the season look far brighter with team playing as a well organised cohesive unit. They looked far stronger in the pivotal positions with half backs Steve Connolly and Steve Davidson…
Mill Lane United returned back to winning ways with a 5 goal win over the visiting side Sproatley. The game got off to a good start with some good runs down the wing from Hope Barrett providing a well deserved first goal to Isobel Gillyon. Mill Lane passed the ball well between Chloe Davidson, Millie Gray and Connie Forward and pushed forward enabling Hope Barrett to score. Sproatley never bowed…
Beverley RUFC juniors were knocked out of the Yorkshire Cup at Beaver Park by Moortown. Beverley did take the lead though the side from Leeds came back to win the match 34 – 12. The Beavers Yorkshire Cup campaign may be over though the side will now concentrate their efforts on the Plate Competition. [nggallery id=1802]
AFC Tickton entertained top of the league Harriers at Longcroft School this weekend. The matches finished honours even with AFC Tickton winning the first match 1 – 0 and the Harriers winning 3-1 in the second. Man of the match Sam Hopson for AFC Tickton in two hard for fought matches for both teams. [nggallery id=1801]
AFC Tickton Sharks U9 kept up their great form this season with a 2-0 win. In the first match Christopher Sebastian scored a superb opening goal after brilliant build up play by Joseph Grady and Alex Innes. East Hull kept working hard but were kept goal less through outstanding defensive work by Rhys Uscroft and Aaron Allison. Josh Jones blasted the ball over the keeper for a great second goal….
Beverley Town Mohicans came out on top at Longcroft School on Sunday with a 7 -6 win over Cottingham Rangers. Nathan Mist was the main man for the Mohicans as he racked up an incredible six goals in the games. Picture: Mohicnas player flys through the air with the greatest of ease to make a volley [nggallery id=1798]
A depleted Beverley Braves team saw a draw against top side Skirlaugh at home in the Yorkshire cup. With players out with injuries, the boys on the pitch really had to work hard and the first half they did just that showing they were definitely up for the challenge. Owen Harrison’s halted the first onslaught by stopping the Bulls like a brick wall with a strong low tackle. Kurt Pelham…
Hodgsons FC boss was left frustrated as his saw his side sacrifice a two goal lead against St Andrews. The Tanners went two nil up though were unable to finish off St Andrews in their Humber Premier League Encounter. Scott-Jon Tyler and Chris Robinson got the goals for the Tanners though a point was not enough to lift them out of the bottom three of the Humber Premier League. Hastings…