HEXHAM Hornets U12 had a sting in the tail for club rivals Hexham Hunters U12.

For goals from George Brady, Jack Maxwell, James Oakenfold and George Buchanan Mapplebeck earned them success over their counterparts in the Championship, man of the match Dan Connolly and Dan Twizell replying for Hunters.

Playing a big role in the victory, goalkeeper Adam Sayburn was named star man for the Hornets.

Hexham Greens U13 continued their push for the Premier League title as goals from man of the match Adam Newton, Charlie Daley, Alex Wates and Matthew Kilby earned them a 4-0 win at West Allotment Pumas.

A late goal denied Allendale U13 anything from their match-up with Morpeth Town, Jake Reed netting and Ronan Humphrey starring in the slender 2-1 loss.

Over in the Russell Foster Youth League, Stocksfield Lions U12 jumped to the top of Division Five with an emphatic victory at Birtley Town.

Ellis Findlay scored four, Sandy Dodgeon three and Seb Glover one as they made it 10 wins and a draw from their opening 12 matches.