Dixon Scores as Town are Held at Home by Willerby

March 31, 2011

Mathew Dixon scored Beverley Town’s only goal as they were held 1-1 by Westella & Willerby at the Norwood Recreation Ground. The result leaves Town in mid table ahead of another home fixture this weekend when they host 12th placed Hedon Rangers. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=1347] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to…

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Victorious Moley’s Continue Pursuit of Leaders Warne Ferry

March 30, 2011

A powerful second-half display from Molescroft Rangers saw them crush local rivals Skidby Millers 3-0 at Beverley Leisure Centre. Ahead at the break, Rangers turned up the pressure that keeps them four points behind league leaders Wawne Ferry Reserves in the East Riding County League Division Two. Rangers manager James Healey refuses to accept their title challenge is over. He told HU17.net: “Rangers can still mathematically win the championship, although…

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Beverley To Host Hull RUFC in the Yorkshire Cup

March 30, 2011

Beverley RUFC have been drawn to play local rivals Hull RUFC in the second round of the Yorkshire Cup . The match will take place on Wednesday 6 April with a kick-off time of 6 p.m. and is sponsored jointly by Smailes Goldie & Co and Moduflow Plumbing Systems Ltd Selection of the squad for the game cannot be made until after the league fixture against Stockport this weekend but…

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Airkool Walkington 10k: Entries Now Being Taken

March 30, 2011

Entries are now being taken for the Airkool Walkington 10k and all those who were disappointed at not getting a place in the Beverley 10k are encouraged to enter. Both races are organised by Beverley Athletic Club and are very popular with local runners.  The Beverley 10k filled up in record time this year and those who were unable to secure a place may want to run at Walkington instead….

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Mill Lane Make it Five Wins Out of Seven

March 29, 2011

An Andrew Stott double secured another excellent win for resurgent Mill Lane United. New signing Stott was the inspiration as United rolled over Charlston FC 3-1. The other goal came from Christie Hall, and this made it five wins in seven games as United’s continued the form that has lifted the shadow of relegation. Manager Keith Boynton, in his final season with the club, told HU17.net he was delighted with…

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Pearson, Chadwick & Johnson All Get Silver at Thirsk

March 29, 2011

Beverley Athletic Club’s James Pearson, Matt Chadwick and Andy Johnson are celebrating after winning silver medals in the team competition at the Northern 10 Mile Road Running Championships held in conjunction with the Thirsk 10 last Sunday. Pearson led the team home in 55.34 and in eighth position overall against strong competition from club runners from all over the north. He was followed by Matt Chadwick who was taking part…

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‘Spring Into Racing’ as First Westwood Meeting Nears

March 29, 2011

Racing returns to Beverley Westwood in less then two weeks with the curtain-raising ‘Spring Into Racing’ meeting at Beverley Racecourse. The hotly-anticipated meeting, on Wednesday 6 April, launches a season of quality-racing and quality events at the Westwood. The biggest draws of the year remain Ladies Day, on Wednesday 10 August, and Lucky in Love Night, on Thursday 16 June, last year’s successful addition to the calendar. On its first…

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Beavers See Off Goole With Two Converted Tries

March 28, 2011

Beverley RUFC juniors showed their class scoring two converted tries to defeat Goole at Beaver Park this Sunday. Ollie Bennett opened the scoring for the Beavers with Hazel adding a second try. Joey Franklin converted both the kicks. Goole also scored two tries, although a missed conversion proved to be costly and the difference between the sides. Final Score: Beverley RUFC 14 Goole 12 HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the…

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Braves Running Game Too Strong for Wyke

March 28, 2011

James McGahey set the tone for a fantastic 54-18 victory for Beverley Braves under-13s over an outclassed but battling Hull Wyke side. But it was a real team performance, with Joe Wardill on hand at the right time to help himself to a quartet of tries and everyone on the pitch playing at the top of their form. The match started with a minute’s silence for Councillor Brenda Petch, who…

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Revenge is Sweet as Beverley Seconds Hammer Ionians

March 28, 2011

Revenge was indeed sweet for Beverley RUFC seconds on Saturday. They showed power and precision to hammer East Yorkshire rivals Hull Ionians 38-7 at Beaver Park, with Phil Cromie leading the way. He bagged a superb hat-trick to lay the platform for success, which was built upon by fellow try-scorers Dave Brant and Ben Sherwood, while Jamie Gill was on target with the boot. Captain Ian Archibald was delighted with…

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Tanners Put Six Past Inter at Longcroft

March 28, 2011

Hodgsons FC gained another valuable three points in their push for the Humber Premier League Division One league title as they turned over Inter Charter 6-3. The Tanners overcame a determined Inter side that never stopped working from start to finish, but they did give the ball away on numerous occasions to emphasise their lowly position in the table. The home side had to wait until the 13th minute to…

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Town Held at Home By Pock in Humber Premier

March 28, 2011

Marshal Tyres sponsored Pocklington travelled the short distance to the Norwood Recreation Ground to face Beverley Town for their third game in 8 days and with both sides effectively canceling each other out, a typically hard fought local derby saw Pock record their second draw in 4 days. With three players unavailable from the midweek game, Manager Rich Bower brought in Rob Kunkel, Martin Day and on loan Dave O’Connor…

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Milner Free Kick Rescues Point For Rangers

March 28, 2011

With several key players missing Moley produced one of their poorest performances of the season slipping up in the promotion race managing only a draw as both Wawne Ferry and Hodgsons won.  Conditions were atrocious with a hard bumpy pitch and strong winds making attractive football difficult but the hosts seemed to adjust to it the quicker without really testing the Molescroft keeper. Chances were at a premium and Molescroft…

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Tickton Girls Poor Start Proves Costly

March 28, 2011

AFC Tickton Under 14 girls came into this fixture in a buoyant mood having won both their last fixtures, keeping a clean sheet in each. But the mood was swiftly dampened by some terrific opening moves by Hessle Town which saw them go 2- 0 up in the opening 8 minutes. The AFC Tickton team started to come into the game but they were left in no doubt that they…

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Marshall Scores Three as Rozzers Beat Firemen

March 28, 2011

The Police nicked the glory on Sunday as they beat the Fire-Fighters at Longcroft School. The ‘Rozzers’ playing in white, took the lead through Lee Marshall who went on to complete his hat-trick in a scrappy match. Goals for the firemen were scored by Mathew Dixon and Gary Marshall with the Man of the Match being awarded to Phil Drew. Final Score: Humberside Police 3 Humberside Fire & Rescue 2…

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Blue & Golds Are Utterly Outclassed

March 27, 2011

As the massive 80-0 scoreline suggests, this game was one-way traffic with Beverley being totally outclassed by a powerful Duke of York side. The runaway leaders of the division, whose side contained several ex professionals, were far too strong for Beverley. The Blue and Golds had only 14 fit players for the game due to injuries, work commitments and a myriad of other reasons. And to add insult to injury,…

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Beavers Claim Victory in Bottom of the Table Clash

March 27, 2011

A gripping match and a real cliff-hanger.  Beverley RUFC got there in the end but it was a mighty close thing.  Six times the lead changed hands as both sides went flat out for victory to ease their relegation fears.  Only three points now separate five clubs two of whom will join Rochdale in the drop.  For Beverley RUFC this win will have done them a power of good after…

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