PILKINGTON Recs under nines completed their successful pre-season campaign by winning the Balckbrook Competition on Monday.

They defeated the hosts in the final. Earlier in the summer they won their own tournament, beating Portico in the final. But in the final of the Portico compeition, they were beaten.

Player of the year was James Axon, players' player was Mike Wright, most improved David Knapper and clubman Mike Sexton.

Tom Marren was top try scorer. Coaches Ben and Dave would like to thank the players and parents for their support during the year.