Sharks hit back to defeat Knights and close gap at top
The Sharks trailed 10-4 at half-time but hit back to record their fifth win of the season.
Aiden Chandler scored their only first-half try but further scores from Derrell Olpherts (two), Andrew Fawkes, Danny Flowers and Shaun Squires, who also added three conversions, sealed victory.
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Hide Adn Dewsbury Celtic suffered a 38-16 defeat at Hunslet Warriors in Division One despite tries from Bartley O’Brien, Dave Adleigh, Danny Crabtree and Mike Foulstone but it wasn’t enough against an impressive Warriors.
n Birstall Victoria play their first Yorkshire Men’s League game on Saturday when they host Moldgreen, Shaw Cross Sharks entertain Scarborough Pirates B and Heavy Woollen play Hunslet Parkside Academy. Thornhill Trojans opponents Walton Warriors have withdrawn from the league without playing a game.
n BARLA Under-17s take on Shaw Cross Under-18s in a charity match in aid of injured Sharks player Ryan Glynn on Monday at Leeds Road (noon), while BARLA Under-18s meet Dewsbury Moor Under-18s, also on Monday at noon.
n Dewsbury Moor are also staging a fundraising event for their injured player Connor Squires this Saturday, when over 20 teams are expected to take part in a touch rugby tournament from 11am. Further details are available from Jordan Moorhouse on 07582 448433.
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Hide Adn Wyke ARLFC are seeking coaches for their first and second teams for next season.
Anyone interested should apply to Jason Whomack, Wyke ARLFC, 358 Huddersfield Road, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8BX, e-mail jason.whomack@powel lind.com or call 07774 429351.
Thornhill Trojans Awards
A Team Most improved: Mindaugas Bendikas. Supporters Player of Year: Luke Carter. Players Player of Year: Mark Hodgson. Player of Year: Chris Woodcock.
1st team Most Improved Player: Ben Kendall. Coach’s Special Award: Rob Kelly. Supporters Player, Players Player and Player of the Year: Jake Wilson.
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Hide AdClub Awards Margaret Ward Trophy: Anthony Broadhead. Rod Brook Award: Kevin Johnson. Stanley Gath Memorial Cup: Mark Mitchell. John Bragg Memorial Trophy: Richard Turner. Roy Harrison Memorial Trophy (Clubman): Jake Ratcliffe.