Junior Football

The Under-16s kept their unbeaten league record with a 3-2 victory at previously-unbeaten South Bank Juniors. Allstars scored in the first minute of each half but allowed the home side to get back into the game by easing up after taking a 3-0 lead. Stuart Ford became leading scorer at the club with a brace of goals, making it 13 for the season, and Paul Strickland got the other one. Goalkeeper 0avid Raine saved a penalty and he was named Man of the Match.

The Under-12 team gained their second league victory out of four games played, a 1-0 derby match win at Spraire Lads. After a goalless and even first half, Allstars started the second-half strongly and scored the only goal of the game, Kyle Swankie netting after good build-up play. While Dan McLachlan and Scott Wilson both had excellent games, Swankie shaded the Man of the Match award.

The Under-13 team were up against an Under-14 side, Sunderland Hendon Vics, in the Durham County Cup, a home tie played as an away game, and battled valiantly for a 3-3 scoreline at full-time. Extra-time saw Allstars continue their impressive display but the older side eventually gained the ascendancy, Allstars finally losing 7-4. John Paul Swift had a day to remember, scoring all four goals and winning the Man of the Match award.

The Under-11 Colts were in Richmondshire League Cup action against Thirks and despite more than holding their own up to half time, produced a second-half display where they primarily did not play their usual game and eventually lost 3-1. Craig White got the goal and Sarn Hickman was Man of the Match.

The Under-13 Colts returned to league action, after a gap of seven weeks, at top-of-the-table Whinney Banks YCC and while scoring their first goals of the season, went down 10-2. Adam Yeadon and Chris Wood got the goals and Darren Bennett was Man of the Match.

The Under-11 side travelled to Hartburn Juniors and disappointingly lost 5-2. In a poor performance which brought only their second defeat in seven league games, Mark Buckley and Man of the Match Jack Henderson got the goals but Hartburn were worthy winners in the end.

At seven-a-side level in the Richmondshire League, the Under-9s travelled to Catterick Village and lost 2-0 against a well-organised team. Josh Phillips was named Man of the Match for a tenacious performance. The Under-9 Colts were also at Catterick Village and won 4-0. Man of the Match Andrew Collins scored a well-deserved hat-trick but the highlight was a first Allstars goal for Thomas Airey.

A and C Kelly Gateshead Youth League

Leam Rangers A conceded their first point in the Under-11 division when they were held to a 3-3 draw by second-top Redheugh.

And it looked grim for Leam at the half-way stage since the Reds held a 3-0 margin. Kevin Hempsall quickly gave the visitors the lead and his goal was followed by strikes from David Nevins and David McInture.

Leam rose to the second period challenge and after Michael Harding reduced the deficit, Scott Fenwick put them in with a chance of saving the match and Kyle Moffitt equalised to earn his side a share of the points.

In the Under-12 section, Sandhole lost for the second time in eight outings when they went down 3-1 at home to Felling.

Dale Clark scored the home team's only goal while Liam Henderson bagged a brace and Craig Rankin also scored for Felling.

Redheugh, who won 3-0 at Whickham Glebe, now share the leadership with Sandhole. They coasted to victory with strikes from Sam McIntosh, Carl Dodds and Matthew Books.

Two games also went ahead in the Under-13 division and both resulted in draws.

Stocksfield shared the points with Redheugh as the match, the match ending 2-2. Gary Beadle and James Prince netted for Stocksfield with Michael Henderson and Liam McPharland on target for Redheugh.

Second-bottom Ryton also shared the spoils at home to second top Leam Rangers. Lee Farmer struck for Ryton with Anthony Boyle on the mark for the visitors.

No games were possible at Under-14 level while in the Under-15 division Leam Rangers extended their lead over Sandhole to eight points with a 9-1 success at home to Prudhoe whose only goal came from Robert Birksand. Chris Batey was undoubtedly man of the match as he rifled six goals and others scorers for Leam Rangers were Mark Smith, Paul Beat and David Hughes.

Sandhole overtook Cleveland Hall who were without a match, when they won 4-0 on their visit to Wear Valley.

Shaun O'Kane, Ben Manning, Shaun Richardson and Michael Hope all found the net for Sandhole.

Consett also recorded a good victory, defeating Spen Rovers 3-0 ft when Matthew Clark, John Page and Richard Parkin netted.

David Moore and Anthony Thompson earned Felling a 2-1 win over Swalwell whose goal was scored by David Field.

New County North Durham Youth League

No games went ahead in the Under-16 division but at Under-17 level there were victories for South Shields and South Tyneside.

Gary Stephenson and Adam Hallwell both scored twice and Jordan Sharp and Andrew Hart completed the scoring for South Shields in their 6-4 win against Lanchester whose marksmen were Martin Megson, Joe Burnhoffe, Dale Clark and Richard Hodge.

A hat-trick by Tate, and other goals by Pick and Bell saw South Tyneside to a 5-1 victory at Derwent Valley whose only goal came from Darren Roberts.

In the Durham County Under-16 Cup Usworth bowed outm beaten 5-1 by Hartlepool West View.

Darlington Spraire Lads

THE Under-15 team continued their excellent start to the season with a 7-0 victory over Hartburn Juniors.

In another good all round team performance the goals came from Richardson (2) Palmer (2), two headed goals from full back Bowman with the other coming from Wakefield.

At Under12, Spraire played local rivals All Stars and in a close game, All Stars grabbed the points with a 1-0 victory. The only other full-sided game was the Under-16 against Whinney Banks and in an excellent game Spraire went 1 0 down. However, Thompson equalised. Ralph headed Spraire in to the lead and they looked set to win the game. However, Whinney Banks came back with two goals to take all three points.

In mini soccer at Under-8, Spraire also played Whinney Banks. This time, thanks to some good play by Dale Johnstone, John Elliot and James Barnet, Spraire secured a 3-0 victory.

The goals came from Jackson Kneeshaw (2) and Rob Chambers, while in defence Jamie Lyle and Adam Howesby played well. Also starring were Todd, Hart, and Headley.

In the friendly that followed Spraire won 5-0, goals coming from Headley, Kneeshaw (3) and a 15-yard effort from Johnstone.

At Under-9, Spraire went out of the cup losing 4-2 to Newton Aycliffe, the Spraire goals coming from Smalley and Raper.

The B team had better luck, winning 4-0 against Coulby Newham, goals coming from Gordon (3) and Blewitt.

l Anyone interested in playing for Spraire Lad and Lasses, especially girls 9-13 years, contact Dave Scott on 253581.

City of Durham Youth

In the League Cup, Durham Under-12s earned a very hard- fought 2-1 win over First Division Barnes. The pitch conditions played a major part, but some battling performances from the Durham lads saw them through to the next round of the cup.There were few scoring chances in the first-half which was goalless. In the second half a goal from Stephen MacKenzie gave Durham the lead, but Barnes equalised shortly after. Durham regained the lead with a goal from James Booth and a man of the match performance from Michael Eggleston helped Durham on to victory.

Thirsk Falcons

Results of matches played on Sunday. Under-9: Thirsk A 10 (Ramsbottom 6, Newcombe 2, Saunders, Davison), Brompton A 0

Thirsk A 7 (Ramsbottom 3, Barwick 4), Brompton B 0; Thirsk B 4 (Moseley 2, McKendry, Easton), Brompton B 1; Thirsk B 10 (Moseley 5, McKendry 3, Easton 2), Brompton A 0

Under 10: Thirsk A 1 (Rose), Northallerton A 3; Thirsk B 1 (Christen), Northallerton B 3; Thirsk A 0 Northallerton B 0; Thirsk B 1 (Christen), Northallerton B 6.

Under 11: Thirsk 3 Darlington 21st All Stars 1

Padgett 2, Fountain

Under 15: Thirsk 3 (Anderson 2, Richardson), Bedale 4