Local sporting news featuring football, rugby union, rugby league new from Beverley’s key clubs
After the club’s annual presentation evening on Saturday, 15 dedicated Beverley Athletic Club runners tackled the Snake Lane 10-mile race at Pocklington on Sunday morning and with a head wind to contend with in the first half of the race the cobwebs were soon blown away. Runner of the Year James Pearson continued his excellent form and was the first Beverley runner to finish despite a strong challenge from Rob…
Action pictures from the game at Longcroft School that saw Hessle Town Girls play Brandsburton on the 3G all weather pitch. Playing with just 10 players Brandsburton held on only loosing by a single goal that was scored midway through the second half. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=489] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below…
Members of Beverley Athletic Club gathered at Tickton Grange Hotel last Saturday to celebrate their achievements in 2009. In an Oscar style presentation ceremony trophies were awarded to runners in recognition of success, improvement, dedication and commitment. Well-respected local athlete and former Beverley AC member Darran Bilton presented the prizes. The coveted Runner of the Year trophy was won by James Pearson, Beverley AC’s current star male runner. Since joining…
Bishop Burton College hosted a ‘clinic’ by British Eventing where riders were given valuable lessons by experienced riders on their Showjumping techniques. After a few practice runs outside riders then moved indoors where the tackled jumps before having their performance analysed by expert riders. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=484] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture…
Exclusive pictures action football from the game at Bishop Burton College where Waterloo FC took on Skirlaugh in the league on the all weather 3G pitch. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=483] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
The Tanners continued their return to form with a 5 – 2 win over Holme Rovers, Hodgsons FC found themselves a goal up within in minutes of the start. With less then ten minutes on the clock they were two up and after Danny Catwright was fouled though the Adam Foster was unable to convert the spot kick. Matt Dexter was in good touch as he saved a Rovers Penalty…
Action from the football match held at Longcroft School in Beverley that saw the Hull College School of Excellence U14’s take on the Leeds United School of Excellence U14’s on the 3G all weather pitch. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=481] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
Hull College Girls School of Excellence were back in action as Leeds United Girls School of Excellence travelled to Beverley to play at Longcroft School. Despite the conditions the game was still of a high standard though it was Leeds Untied who went away with the victory. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=480] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on…
Adam Lyth who plays for Yorkshire was in Beverley this evening where he present awards to the young players of Beverley Town Cricket Club. Lyth who is described as a ‘flamboyant left-handed batsman with a fine array of shots’ spent time answering questions after handing out awards the various junior teams. Beverley Town Cricket Club were very grateful to Adam for giving up his time to hand out the awards…
After a disappointing home defeat by Penrith last Saturday, courtesy of a dubious last minute penalty, Beverley RUFC travel to Cleckheaton this weekend to take on the West Riding outfit in the National League 3(North) fixture. Although languishing in the bottom three in the table for most of the season, Cleckheaton looked one of the better sides when the visited Beaver Park last September and coach Barrie Pearce is expecting…
Weighton went into the opening game sitting top of the table with a 2 point cushion, but failed to maintain their impressive new year form, after being held to a 0-0 draw by Real Soldierdad. The result was disappointing for both sides, with Soldierdad looking to move into second spot at the start of the night. Apologies to Weighton for missing off their write up last week – By all…
Bishop Burton College played their first home game as their newly formed Basketball team beating visitors East Riding College. The game which ended 30-17 was the second time the Bishop Burton side had played losing their first game to leagues strongest side Hull College. Coach Peter Walker said after the game; “Overall we played well though we need to improve on our shooting, it was really good to win our…
British Showjumping action pictures from the equestrian centre at Bishop Burton College where riders competed in various competitions. These pictures are from the Newcomers and 1.15 Open. To purchase team photos from these events click here HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=472] HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size
The Humber Premier League select captained by Beverley Town’s Jonny Ricardo claimed the British Legion Cup at the Roy West Centre as they defeated the East Riding Amateur League though needed penalties to claim the trophy. The Humber Premier League side featured two players from Beverley, Jonny Ricardo and Michael O’connell, both players delighted to get their hands on the cup which was presented at the end of the game…
Beverley RUFC 2nds travelled to Bridlington hoping to avenge a heavy defeat the last time the two sides met. Despite the late loss of influential back rower Martin Shaw to an early morning groin injury and another couple of no shows from the selected squad the Beavers had a much stronger team than their previous visit to Dukes Park in November and made strong start after a somewhat lacklustre warm…
This was a real thriller with the result in doubt until the very end. Fixtures between these two sides invariably produce fast enjoyable encounters and this was no exception. Their two games this season have yielded a total of 88 points with only a margin of two points difference between the sides. Today it was once again a nail-biting affair in which Penrith snatched victory with a penalty at the…
Pictures from the football match featuring Molescroft Rangers who suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Eastrington Village as they lost 8 – 2 at the Beverley Leisure Centre, despite the defeat the manager of Molescroft Rangers was in good spirits and was confident his lads would overcome this set back. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size [nggallery id=469]…
Beverley Town climbed to second in the Humber Premier League after being held to a 1 – 1 draw by Pocklington Town at the Norwood Recreation Ground. Beverley Town were missing a number key attacking players and the conditions of the pitch made things difficult for both sides. The point however brings them level with Reckitts AFC who suffered a shock defeat to on the road to Heddon Rangers. Next…