Billingham.

AFTER a run of tough games with results which did not reflect the amount of effort put in, the Under-11s were rewarded with a determined display at Whinney Banks.

Town began the game at a high tempo, pressing right up the pitch from midfield. Liddell struck a great shot which the keeper could only parry into the path of Shackleton, who stroked home.

This was soon followed by a corner which fell to Mudd, who hit a powerful half volley to make it 2-0.

The home side responded with some strong attacking play to keep the Town defence busy and forcing some fine saves from keeper Parker before pulling a goal back just before the break.

Both sides pressed in the second half, with Town increasing their lead through Liddell before Whinney Banks made it 3-2.

The Under-13s got off to a flying start at home to Trimdon with Nathan Ma bagging the opening goal after two minutes. The visitors equalised just before the break..

In the second half, Roberts fired Town in front with a wonderful shot before Ma secured the 3-1 victory.

The Under-14s had mixed fortunes in their two games last week. In a Friday evening game they took home the points at Stokesley with a convincing 6-2 victory, with goals from O'Dowd (2), Matthews (2) and a goal each from Griffiths and Bradburn, but were defeated 5-1 at home to Kader..