Spennymoor: Spennymoor Under-14s kept themselves in the promotion hunt in the Russell Foster Youth League Division One with their sixth win on the trot, this time away to fellow hopefuls Hilda Park.

An inept first half saw Spennymoor out-battled, out-thought and outplayed by an excellent team and Moors were extremely fortunate to find themselves only 2-0 down at half time.

However, whatever was in their half time refreshment seemed to revitalise the team and they produced a magnificent second half fightback. With 20 minutes remaining Todd Franey slotted the ball past the goalkeeper from an acute angle following his own good work down the left.

Five minutes later Craig Nichols glanced a near post header in from a corner. The comeback was complete when Franey made it 20 for the season with a 25-yard volley which went in off the post.

Well played to the whole squad for keeping the season alive.

Ferryhill Town Youth

THE Under-10s, sponsored by Lloyd's Brierley Hill, played midweek at home against Bishop Auckland St Mary's B and won 3-0. A poor start to the game meant a 0-0 score at half time but after the re-start Nathan Ball scored the first goal followed shortly after by David Gibson. Nathan then finished the game with his second strike. Man of the match went to Reece Woolly.

The friendly match was won 2-0. The first goal was a lovely chip over the keeper from Christopher Divine giving a 1-0 lead at half time. Shortly after the kick off Jonathan Bains blasted the ball in to the back of the net. The man of the match went to Kieran Harnett.

Ferryhill Under-10s were at home again at the weekend winning 4-1 against Newton Aycliffe. At half time Ferryhill were 3-0 up with two goals from Nathan Ball and one from David Gibson. Ball got his hat-trick in the second half. Aycliffe pulled a goal back before the final whistle. The man of the match went to Ball.

The friendly saw Ferryhill 1-0 down at half time. Callum West equalised before Aycliffe went ahead again. Their third came from a penalty. Ferryhill pulled back when Christoper Divine found the net. The final result was Ferryhill 2, Aycliffe 3 and man of the match was West.

Riverside

Chester-le-Street

Riverside Under-13s went down 4-2 to leaders Grindon. The performance was the old Riverside full of commitment, some good passing play and never giving up, even when four goals down. Phil Blacklock reduced the arrears with a 20-yard shot set up by Marck Broom who then drove home Kane Haig's corner. The whole team played well with Liam Thompson taking the man of the match award.

The Under-14s gained three valuable points away to Nissan thanks to a Brad Hopper hat-trick and two goals from Adam Barker. Final score Nissan 1, Riverside 5.

Durham County Council Lomax Enterprises Youth League

Redheugh have emerged as champions at the end of the first season.

They have completed their fourth round and have 27 points from 12 games and will end at least two points better off than Willington.

Willington and Darlington Spraire Lads, are battling it out for the runners-up position. Spraire Lads are two points adrift of Willington.

At the bottom, Consett Badgers end without a point following proud attempt.

The League, which is run by Durham FA, are looking for new clubs for next season and if there is sufficient interest North and South Divisions will be organised.

The aim of the league is to promote junior football on Saturdays and to encourage sides, flexible kick off times can be arranged.

John Topping can be contacted on (0191) 3848653.

Bishop Auckland College

OSunday Bishop Auckland College Under-18s played their last game as a team as their league finishes at under-18 level.

They took on Durham County who were second in the league and to mar their last game together only eight of the team turned up.

The game got underway thinking what a way to finish their team together. The lads which did turn up played with hearts of lions, they never stopped running and they made the coaches, supporters and, most of all, themselves, proud at half-time having kept the score down to 1-0 after some outstanding saves from Lee Dobinson.

The second half started and soon afterwards the College won a free-kick just outside Durham's box which Dale Dunn took and although the keeper couldn't hold on to it, the ball was cleared to outside the box where Anthony Ebdon struck an unstoppable shot.

Ten minutes later Durham took the lead again, but the Bishop lads got stuck in again and after a strong surge they equalised through Jonathon Robinson so the game ended 2-2. All the lads were given man of the match.

Peter Ebdon would like to thank all the players for their time together.