Pilkington Recs 10 Wigan Spring View nil THIS was not one of Recs more inspiring victories this season.

But their solid defence that held the key to victory, while they lacked imagination in attack. Forwards Peter Cahalin, John Meadows and Mike Dennett featuring highly in the tackle count.

Recs enjoyed success in going forward on the left side of the field through strong running centre Mark Leadbetter and his wing partner Jeff Albin.

As neither side seemed able to take the initiative during the first 40 minutes the closest either side came to scoring was through two missed penalty attempts from skipper Craig Burrows.

Recs started the second half more enthusiastically and their defence was forcing handling errors from the visitors. From a scrum Kilmurray, Dennett and Andy Traverse handled to put wingman Chris Hillam diving in to score by the corner flag.

Fifteen minutes later the only real break of the game saw second row man John Rees on a 40 yard run, setting up the position for Kilmurray to put wingman Albin over in the corner.

Minutes later a penalty goal from Criag Burrows gave Recs a 10-point lead.

The Sutton Moss Boarding Kennels man of the match award went to hard working Peter Cahalin. Second row men John Meadows and John Rees pushed him close, while in the backs centres Mark Leadbetter and Andy Traverse had strong games. Latchford A 14 Recs A 2

This was a disappointing display from Recs second team against strong looking opposition. Their only reward was a penalty goal from Steve O'Neill. The St Helens Roofing man of the match went to strong running Bob Pickersgill, while Ste Traverse also ran well. Returning Jimmy Dooley worked hard.

Recs under 13s 12

Orrell St James 6

Recs re-discovered their winning touch thanks to tries by J. Sheffield and N. Moore, who also added two conversions.

The Qualglass man of the match was K. Langley and the parents' man of the match A. Parr. Also on form were D. Toohey, M. Bonney and I. Langley. Trophies were sponsored by the Queens Hotel, Fingerpost.

Recs under 12s 24

Ince St Williams 6

Recs hit back to win after Ince had taken an early lead. Tries came from J. Smith, C. Polding, R. Burkhill, St Helens Motor Auctions man of the match K. Mason and R. Griffiths. Most improved was R. Pilling.

Recs under 11s 6

Wigan St Cuthberts 16

Pilks bowed out of the cup after a hard-fought encounter. Man of the match was Ste Houghton, while the coaches awards went to James Campbell. Chris Key scored all their points.

Recs under 11s nil Blackbrook 14

Recs' man of the match award was shared by Ryan Rogers and Danny Colquitt, while coaches awards went to James Campbell and Chris Key.

Recs under 10s 12 Orrell St James 6

Recs reached the last eight of the North West Counties Cup after a nail-biting tie.

Man-of-the-match Adam Harris scored both Pilks tries, but an all-round team effort was the key to victory. Players on form included top tackler Andy Webster, coaches award winner Phil Henry, Luke Smith, Martin Hutton, Damon Lee and Greg Smith, who kicked two conversions. Trophies were sponsored by Nichols Foods Ltd, Haydock.

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