Today our under 11's travelled to Oldham to face a strong Waterhead side.
Conditions weren't great , the early start, and long journey showed early on as the lads conceded two early try's. To trail 12-0.
The boys came to life after that. A combination some strong defence lead by the likes of Dylan Cain, Josh Yates, and Connor Stubbs.
Some elusive running from the likes of Brad Abbot, Liam Wright, and Ellis Horton brought Pilks back to within 2 points at the break .
Half time
Waterhead 12-10 Pilks.
The boys carried on where they left off in the second half. Our D was as good as it's been all season . The boys going the half without conceding a try.
With the ball we scored some great try's running in 5 in the second half.
Full time .
Waterhead 12-38 Pilks Recs u11s.
Try scorers were
George Edmundson
Connor Stubbs x4
Brad Abbot
Aaron King
Conversions Brad Abbot x5 (from 7).
Our awards went to
Auto Safety Centre Most improved.
Josh Yates- ( rarely missed a tackle and showed great awareness in where to attack).
Universal Tanker Solutions Coaches Award.
Connor Stubbs-( 4 more try's but some really strong effort in defence).
Manheim Autos Man of the Match.
Liam Wright-( unlucky not to get on the scoresheet but he's elusive running made countless metres for the team, and hardly missed a tackle all day).
Really pleasing performance from all 15 players again today.
Well done boys keep it up!