WITH key players missing because of illness, Leigh East U12s got off to a slow start against Waterhead.

But they hit top gear in the second half and crusied to a 26-6 win.

Tries came from Holcroft, Shepherd, Thomasson and Roper with man of the match Shepherd also kicking three goals. The top tacklers were J.Unsworth and A.Thomasson. Most improved was R.Holcroft.