Culcheth Eagles vs Pilkington Recs u13

Today our under 13s travelled the short distance to Culcheth Eagles .
The lads got off to a slow start conceding two quick trys .
Pilks hit back before the break with three really well worked trys of their own . All three coming from superb passing moves down our right edge. Two from Ellis Horton and one from Brad Abbott
Half time
Culcheth 12-16 Pilks Recs.
The second half couldn't have gotten off to a better start, with Pilks scoring straight from receiving the kick off the ball going straight to Brad Abbott, who set off on a lateral run until he found a gap in the line and went virtually full length under the posts.
Three further scores from Lewis Graham, Ellis Horton (completing a brilliant hat trick), and Connor Stubbs took the game away from the Eagles. Who hit back with two late trys of their own.
Full time
Culcheth Eagles 24-40 Pilks Recs

Our coaches Man of the Match was shared
Josh Yates ( Brilliant in both sides of the game today. Really strong aggressive running, and hardly put a foot wrong in defence)

Ellis Horton (Dragged the team back into the game with his determination and bagged three fantastic trys).

Opposition Man of the Match
Connor Stubbs (always in the thick of the action. Strong as ever in defence. And scored a great try).

The great start continues. It's great to see this group developing into a really good unit!