Playing their first game at under 12 rules, effectively the full rules of rugby league, the 2013 Beverley Braves under 11s were taught a harsh lesson by a fast and mobile Castleford Panthers.
Beverley Braves under 11s rounded off their Hull and District season with a strong performance against East Hull. Both teams made several mistakes with the ball in hand, but this did not take away from an exciting game with lots of good skill on show.
After an eventful weekend last week taking on the best the West side of the River Hull could provide the Beverley Braves were brought down to earth with a bump by one of the best sides to the east of the river, Holderness Vikings.
The under 11’s west of Hull festival took place at West Hull and provided mixed fortunes for Beverley Braves.
Beverley Braves under 11s returned after an eight-week break from playing rugby league due to players not being available during the summer holidays with a convincing win over a battling Hull Victoria side.
Beverley Braves under 11s did not make enough use of the possession they had in this game and as a result came out on the wrong end of a 4- 24 score line against Holderness Vikings at Longcroft.
Beverley Braves under 11s lost to Hull Wyke by just two points in sweltering heat. A draw would who have been a fairer result as the two teams fought out a great game scoring four tries each.
Beverley Braves under 11s never recovered from a slow start and crashed to 12-28 defeat against Dockers at the Beverley Leisure Centre. The result means Dockers retain the Curly cup played for in memory of Paul ‘Curly’ Quiney
Matches between Beverley Braves and Myton Warriors have always been tight affairs at this age group and Sunday’s game at Beverley leisure centre was no exception.
Despite a slow start which saw them go 6nil down the Beverley Braves under 11s eventually ran out convincing winners by 32-6 against Lambwath Lions.
Beverley Braves under 11s pulled together to secure their first win of the season and progress to the quarter finals of the Admiral of the Humber cup with a 8-14 win at Myton Warriors.
The Beverley Braves under 10s rugby league squad ended the season with their presentations at Hodgsons recently. All the boys received a trophy in recognition of their efforts, presented by special guests.
The Beverley Braves under 10s finished their season with a disappointing defeat at Holderness Vikings. The game rearranged from earlier in the season played on Saturday 6th October in lovely sunny conditions ended in a 40-12 defeat.
After the disruption caused by the summer holidays Beverley Braves played their first game in four weeks and were able to pick from an almost full squad for the first time in seven weeks.
The Beverley Braves under tens put in a huge amount of effort but weakened by holidays and injuries, they were simply outclassed by the bigger and faster Cottingham Tigers which inflicted the heaviest defeat on the Braves this season.
On another wet Summer day, the Beverley Braves U8s started in typical fashion, Jacob Parkinson driving through the heart of the Wyke defence leaving Samuel Shrimpton space to run down the line to score the opening try.
Although the Beverley Braves had their biggest win of the season against Lambwath Lions, credit must go to their opponents who never gave up.
In driving wind and rain Beverley Braves under 10s, severely depleted by holidays and illness, put in a huge effort but fell just short against West Hull.