Sparkling start to 2026 for Heslerton Juniors FC teams
It was a fantastic return to footballing activities for Heslerton Junior Football Club, after a prolonged festive break, with all but one of their teams gaining victories over the weekend.
The Under 11 Hummingbird Girls kicked things off on Saturday with a fabulous victory over Bishopthorpe White Rose with goals coming from Olivia Perry, Layla Holberry and Ella Duffill.
The Under-13 Girls Fireworks were also victorious with a resounding victory over Wilberfoss with goals for Beth McKay (4), Ruby Cooper (3) and Emily King.
Heslerton Hawks Under-9s returned to action playing away at Osbaldwick.
A first-half goal from Harry Malthouse gave the Hawks the lead at half-time but two goals early in the second half gave the hosts the lead before a last-minute goal from Harry Maw drew the sides level.
Everybody thought the spoils would be shared until up popped Trent Simpson with the last kick of the game to steal victory for the Hawks.
Noah Holderness got the man of the match vote for a tireless display at the back.
Heslerton Under-13 Hounds made the long journey up to Thirsk but came home with three well-earned points with goals from Ethan Layton (2), Eddie Ellis and Dhruv Muddu.
Heslerton Under-14 Hurricanes welcomed Thirsk Falcons to Settrington.
Goals from Chester Driver (2), Theo Watson (2) Ben Harrison and Harry Dalby made sure that the Hurricanes took all threee points in a fine display by all.
Heslerton Under-15s Spiders travelled to Wilberfoss looking for 3 points to strengthen their position in Division 1 for next season.
Alfie Marrington headed the Blues ahead with Freddie Maw doubling the lead, however Wilberfoss pulled one back before the break.
Lucas Armstrong scored from long-range to restore the two-goal cushion but a penalty to the home team was converted to leave a nervy last five minutes, however the Spiders held on for a vital three points.
Heslerton Under-16s Heroes played out a very competitive game against Stamford Bridge at Heslerton looking for a crucial three points.
Finn Campbell, Oscar Curran and Tom Gibson gave the young blues victory to lift them up to fifth place in Division Two.