Lock Lane lose out to leaders while Featherstone Lions suffer first defeat
Lock Lane could not back up their first victory of the National League Premier season with another as they went down to unbeaten leaders West Hull.
The table toppers posted a sixth successive win with a 30-4 victory at Castleford.
There was little between the sides at the break, however, Wests having gone 10-4 up with a Tom Verity try on the half-hour.
But Lock Lane were unable to add to Morgan Punchard’s touchdown – which had been registered in the 12th minute in response to Jack Lazenby’s early score and the first of Jack Sanderson’s three goals – in the second period.
Ryan Langton crossed for the Green & Golds on 48 minutes, Kian Goodhand nipped over as the game entered the final quarter and victory was sealed with tries in the last 12 minutes for Luke Moss and Kieran Masike.
Second from bottom Lock Lane are at home again this Saturday when they host Waterhead Warriors who have won three and lost three so far.
Featherstone Lions suffered their first defeat of the season in the Yorkshire B Conference when they went down to title rivals Skirlaugh.
In a close contest Skirlaugh came out on top 26-18 to leapfrog the Lions into second place in the table, one point above them.
Featherstone face another big test this Saturday when they are at home to leaders Newsome Panthers who have won five and lost once so far.
A local derby in the Yorkshire B Conference saw Fryston Warriors come back from their short travel to Kippax Welfare with a 36-18 victory to climb to fourth.
They host Skirlaugh this Saturday while Welfare have another derby game at Normanton Knights.
In the Yorkshire Men’s League, Upton came out on top 36-24 against Sharlston Rovers in Division One.
Castleford Panthers continued their good start in Division Two with a 40-20 win at Goole Vikings, but Cutsyke Raiders were well beaten, 68-0 at West Hull.
Hemsworth Dragons went down 36-10 at home to Sherburn Bears in Division Four.
There was a defeat too for Knottingley Mustangs in a high scoring Division Five game at home to Garforth Tigers when they went down 36-32.
Featherstone Lions’ YML team were not quite able to bring joy to the club as they were edged out 28-26 at home to Boothtown Terriers in Division Seven.
Entry Level team Lock Lane A went down 26-14 to Heworth.