Local sporting news featuring football, rugby union, rugby league new from Beverley’s key clubs
Beverley ARLFC captain Steve Davidson believes his team’s ‘in-your-face’ defence can bring his side cup glory on Saturday. Stand-off Davidson, 26, leads his team into their biggest match of the season when they take on Cottingham Tigers in the final of the Ray Speckman Cup at Haworth Park (ko 1.30pm). In a season of ups and downs, victory over their biggest rivals will provide a massive filip for the club…
A fine performance with the ball and some sensible batting took Beverley Town CC under 15s to a crushing nine-wicket defeat of big rivals Hornsea at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Hornsea had got off to a flying start, Monkman smashing four fours and a six as they raced to 35 from their first six overs. But things soon turned Beverley’s way as James Grainger dismissed Monkman and when keeper Robert…
Beverley bodybuilder Paul Lock has set his sights firmly on becoming the champion of Britain following a superb performance in the regional qualifiers on Saturday.
Cricket is alive, well and set for a bright future thanks to the efforts of everyone at the Norwood Recreation Ground. On a bright but slightly chilly Monday night, dozens of youngsters flocked to Beverley Town CC’s ground to get their first tastes of what is hopefully a life-long love affair with the game. Senior players give up their Monday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm to introduce under nines to…
Beverley Town CC 1st XI showed grit, determination and talent to push York CC all the way in their ECB National Club Championship first round clash. It was always going to be a tough fixture for Beverley to win, especially at the Clifton Park ground of the reigning Yorkshire Premier League champions. But a superb all-round effort saw them push York all the way, eventually falling 27 runs short of…
Football action from Tickton where the under 9’s ended their campaign winning the first of two games. Captain, William Watson scored hatrict for the home side winning the match 3 – 0 ensuring the team ended on a high. William Watson scores the second of his three goals in a memorable game against Driffield. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size…
Action from Longcroft School and the end of season friendly between Molescroft Rangers first and second sides. It was the Molescroft Rangers first team who won beating the second string 2 – 1 with goals from Nicolson and Nelson for the first and Davies for the seconds. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=659] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Beverley Lions continue their fundraising activities when they hold their annual golf day at Driffield Golf Club. Already 34 teams have signed up for the event, which starts at 9.30am on Friday 28 May and is one of the highlights of the Beverley Lions’ fundraising year. Following the day’s golf, prizes and a raffle will be held before the two highlights of the day take place. A painting of St…
Beverley Town CC 1st XI gained their second draw of the season at Dunnington on Saturday. The York side, thanks in the main to an unbeaten 90 from J Bolam, reached 210-9 from their overs. Pick of the Beverley bowling was Alex Morrell, who picked up 4-36. With such a big total to chase it was always going to be tough for Beverley, but they stuck to their task well….
Budding women footballers are being given the chance to hone their skills in Beverley. Beverley Leisure Centre is holding a weekly informal woman’s football session at the gym for anyone over 18, regardless of ability. The aim of the session is to develop skills and fitness, but it is also a chance to meet like-minded people. Held every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm in the sports hall, each session costs…
Superb innings from Ben Fish and Tim Fordon, and a fine performance with the ball from Paul Fleming, helped Beverley Town CC 3rd XI to their first victory of the season. They racked up an impressive 184-5 at home to Driffield 4ths, Fish hitting an impressive 63 and Fordon an unbeaten 58. When Driffield batted there was no doubt who the star performer for Beverley was. Fleming, with help from…
Faisal Abid almost led Beverley Town CC 2nd XI to a memorable victory at home to Harrogate 2nds. Abid hammered an impressive, unbeaten 130 as Beverley almost chased down Harrogate’s imposing target of 250 at the Norwood Recreation Ground, finishing on 226-9 and securing a losing draw. Despite conditions certainly favouring the bat, John Lewis put in some hard yards with the ball and finished with three hard-earned wickets despite…
Walkington Cricket suffered their first defeat despite setting visitors a target of 196 to chase. South Cave passed the require score loosing just three wickets and in just 32 over’s. Craig Ford fell just short off his half century when a moment of madness saw him caught out on 40. Pip Pearson misjudged a run sending his leaving his partner scrambling to make it to the crease only to end…
Tennis action from the Norwood Recreation Ground, featuring players from clubs 3rd team. It was the first game back for many of the players and a lack of practice and match fitness was to blame for the defeat. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=653] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to…
Beverley Town Bowls Club were in action playing in the Humberside Evening Triples League at the Norwood Recreation Ground, Beverley Town rode their luck though came out on top winning each of the matches on the three played. Rink 1 – Result 22-11 Score does not reflect the game as luck was on Beverley’s side but as the opposing skipper fired on most ends Beverley’s luck held out and they…
Only two games this week in the premiership as Shanghi have withdrawn from the league (they have been replaced by a new team who start on Wed 19 May). The first game saw last season top two go head to head. The usual tight match ensued, and once again it was a jinking touch and sweet finish from Danny Moore which saw Waterside take the points over Weighton. PSV Hangover…
Beverley Town Cricket Club face one of their toughest-ever fixtures in the first round of the ECB National Club Championship on Sunday at York CC. They face a trip to the reigning Yorkshire ECB Premier League champions’ Clifton Park ground as they embark, along with 255 other clubs, on the road to a Lord’s final. It’s a tale of contrasting fortunes at the moment for teams competing in two of…
Beverley ARLFC’s rugged pack laid the foundations for the Blue and Golds to power into the final of the Ray Speckman Cup. With man-of-the-match Aaron Horsfield setting the example, Beverley proved too strong for a game Hull Isberg side, running out 36-26 victors to set up a mouthwatering final against East Riding rivals Cottingham Tigers. Although the scoreline suggests a tight game, Beverley’s dominance was such that in reality they…