UNDER 14 Girls' v Norton. A 7-2 home win ensured the promising Under 14 Girls' kept the pressure on top of the table, Lumley. Goals from Chloe Ryan (4), Becky Potter, Lily Mansfield and Lottie Hall saw off a determined Norton at a foggy Oak Leaf.

Under 13 Falcons 6-3 Heighington. An excellent team performance from the lads. A local derby added with the fact Heighington were top and the Falcons were second on goal difference meaning a big game and all to play for. After going a goal down the lads showed fantastic resolve and belief that got them their rewards. Fantastic goals and work rate from all 15 lads. 3 wins out of 3 and now top of the League.

Under 11 Eagles were on 2nd round cup duty at Stockton Town Blues. Leo Umudi cancelled out an early Stockton goal to make it 1-1 at the break. Second-half saw Kieran Walton score from 25 yards for 1-2. Then a silly goal for 2-2. Extra time loomed before Brennan Fitzpatrick glanced a header into the back of the Stockton net. James Sear pipped it for MOTM.

Stockton Town Blues 2-1 Under 12 Eagles. League cup action saw the Eagles trail 2-0 at half time. Second half the boys battled really hard and got themselves back into the game following a fantastic strike by Aaron Ross. Last minute saw a great save by the Stockton keeper to keep them in the cup. Well done lads. Man of the match was Aaron Ross.

Under 10s were at Thornaby for a Cup game and lost 2-0 but certainly were unlucky. Fantastic effort from the boys - just wish they could get the win they so deserve. MOTM: Finley Bradon. Second game saw a complete change of team and they produced a fantastic game of football - it was exciting end to end stuff with Thornaby edging ahead with two good goals. Aycliffe reacted superbly and came back strong hitting the post several times making thier goalie pull off some great saves and eventually Harry (J) Smith powered in a fantastic shot to make it 2-1. Eventually beaten by the whistle! Fantastic performance boys. MOTM: Matthew Mitchell.

The Under 11 Girls' were in fine form with two high scoring wins against St Cuthberts' Amazines then Velocity Devils. There was plenty of opportunities for the more defensive players to push forward. Final score against St Cuthberts' 11-0 Hattie 5, Olivia 2, Alex 2, Kate 2. Next up the Devils, playing as a team we looked like scoring every time we got into the opposition half, the defence looked composed taking a touch and finding a team mate everytime. Again, the opportunity to play girls in different positions, saw the goals flow. FT 11-0 Kate 5, Hattie 4, Olivia 1, Ocean Tia 1.

Two tough games at a misty Peterlee for the Under 10 Girls' against Washington and Durham Cestria respectively, both ending in 0-5 losses. There will be easier days than this but the girls all played with spirit and a smile.

Submitted by Vince Ryan