Pilkington Recs 16 Widnes Albion 5 A FINE all-round effort saw Pilks take the spoils.

An early Mark Jackson penalty gave them the lead.

But for the next 20 minutes they found themselves under the cosh.

It resulted in an unconverted try for the Widnes side. As half-time approached, Pilks broke through the strong-running Andy Traverse and Beard. From the play-the-ball Shaun Allen made good yards, before offloading to Jackson, who, in turn fed Killgannon for a try near the sticks. Jackson added the conversion.

In the second period Albion grabbed a drop goal. But the powerful Andy Crehan and Jackson made the space for Leadbetter to sprint 50 yards. It led to Burrows sending Jackson in for a try in the corner.

Pilks continued to press and they were rewarded with two penalty goals by Jackson.

Alan Fletcher took the Specialist Fireplace Supplies man of the match award, while others in from were Burrows, Rees and Ledger.

Pilks under 15s 6

Crosfields 12

Pilks went down fighting in this top-of-the-table encounter.

Their points came from a James Lacey try, converted by Mike Woodhead. Man of the match was John Morse, and others in form were Ste Rawsthorne, Ian Kenny, Mark Ashton and Stu Tickle. Awards were sponsored by St Helens Roofing.

Pilks under 13s 8

Leigh Rangers 18

Mistakes proved costly for Pilks, whose tries came from debutant Mike Smith and Rob Burkhill.

The St Helens Motor Auctions man of the match was Jamie Smith, while Lee Davies also did well. Pilks under 12 1

Ashton nil

A Ryan Rogers drop goal earned Pilks an extra time Lancashire Cup victory.

Rogers earned the man of the match award in a great defensive display, but there were other notable performances from coaches award winner Chris Key, most improved Jamie Callaghan, and top tackler Danny Colquitt.

Others to catch the eye were Ste McBride, Dave Northey, Ian Redcliffe, Anthony Stanley, John Topping, Martin Langley and Andrew Melia. Awards were sponsored by Pilkington plc.

Leigh East under 11s 18

Pilks 14

Pilks were second best to a Leigh side who defended superbly. All Recs tries came from man of the match Mark Briody (3). Coaches award winners Greg Smith kicked a conversion. Others on form were top tackler Karl Foster, Daryl Craine and Andy Bacon. Awards were sponsored by Nichols Food Ltd, Haydock.

Leigh East under 10s 4

Pilks 20

Pilks continued their good form with tries from Thomas Armstrong, Robert Foreman and Gareth Frodsham (2). The Dietiker Metals awards went to unsung heroes Matthew Holding and Gareth Frodsham, top tackler Sandy Lee, most improved Robert Foreman, coaches award winner Danny Filson and man of the match Thomas Armstrong. Pilks under 10s A 18

Woolston 34

TMT Catering Services awards went to performer of the week Paul Whittaker, top tacklers Scott Pennington and Matthew Owen, coaches award winners Greg Benyon and Paul Owen and man of the match Paul Rigby.

Leigh East under nines 16

Pilks 6

Both defences worked hard, with Leigh just coming out on top. Pilks points came from most improved Jonathan Frodsham. Man-of-the-match was David Saunders, coaches award winner Darren Quirk and top tackler Shaun Pritchard. Mark Hamon and Matthew Twist also impressed.

Pilks under eights 30

Woolston nil

Recs' tries came from man of the match Tom Marren (4), top tackler James Axon, coaches award winner David Knapper (2), most improved Josh Greaves and Mike Wright. Andrew Fraser, Darren Magson and debutant Chris Lee also played well.

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