WEST HULL JUST REMAIN AHEAD IN CLOSE FOUGHT FIRST MATCH

In the first match of the 2012 season, the U8 ‘Blue’ team got off to a great start. The scoreline was almost equal throughout, with end to end tries, although Wyke never quite caught up to West Hull who remained a point or two ahead until the finish.

The team consisted of new players Billy Rex, Finley Rex, Charlie Yeomans, Tyler Leaighton and James Abdul, together with veteran team members, Nathan Belcher, Sam Lawson, William Kynman, Liam Robinson and Morgan Taft.

The first half saw two quick tries from Billy, and Morgan also sailed over the line. There was some wily running and dodging from Tyler and impressive tackles from Sam, Morgan, Tyler and William.

As the match re-started after the break, our defence seemed to slip, and West Hull were easily running through our line to touch down. However we were also gaining points with a try from Sam, a further from Billy, and a hat-trick from Nathan.

This half also saw runs from Charlie, Liam and James, and the defence improved towards the end of the match as Sam, Tyler and William put in some tough tackling.

A promising start to the campaign for the new look U8s.

STATS:

Tyler - 7 Tackles, 7 Drives
Nathan - 6 Tackles, 6 Drives, 3 TRIES
Charlie 1 Tackle, 1 Drive
James - 2 Tackles, 2 Drives
Sam - 3 Tackles, 6 Drives, 1 TRY
Will - 7 Tackles, 6 Drives
Morgan - 1 Tackle, 5 Drives, 1 TRY
Liam - 1 Tackle, 1 Drive
Fin - 6 Tackles, 7 Drives
Billy - 6 Tackles, 6 Drives, 3 TRIES