Aycliffe Juniors Under 7’s continued their amazing start to league football with a superb 9-2 win. The Under 8’s had great success in their opening eight league games and have a fantastic 38 goals in an unbeaten run including six wins and two draws. They have played some really good opposition and shown quality and perseverance to sustain this great run of form. The Under 9’s Russell Foster League side faced Newton Aycliffe Youth. They started brightly with McKenzie shooting just wide. Charlie then won the ball for Jake to go on a great run and score the first goal. The equaliser came despite great defending from Robbie, Charlie and Lucas. With only three minutes left the game was level. Some great play led to a goal for Lucas with Charlie getting two more in a 4-1 win. The man of the match was Jake Smith. The Under 9’s TJFA league side were in top form to win 12-0. Lucas in goal was great when needed with Connor, James, Aidan and Jacob solid at the back. Goals came from debutant Dom getting 5, Jayden scoring 4, Niall got 2 and Rhys added another. The second game was also a convincing win and the men of the match were Jayden and Jacob. The Under 11 Russell Foster League team (pictured) were at home against HFC United Hoops. They were dominant in the first half with attacks built from the back and these forced saves from the visiting keeper, as well as a shot from Tom hitting the post. Half time came with a 1-0 deficit as HFC scored on the break. The second half was much the same and a lot of Aycliffe pressure was met by good defending and HFC again scored on the break to win the game 2-0. Man of the match was Alex. The Under 11 TJFA side put in a great effort against a strong Seaton Carew team. Superb goals in each half from Charlie, both strikes from outside the box, secured a 2-0 win. The defensive effort was superb with Harry, Jake and Aaron first to everything and winning challenges to allow the attacking players to get on the front foot. Each of Evan, Lucas, Jacob and Zack made good ground and created chances during the match. The Under 12’s maintained their 100% league record with an excellent 6-4 win away at Greatham. The Under 13’s had a home game against Saxon Juniors, Aycliffe had more chances early on with Saxon looking good on the break. The visitors opened up a good lead and Zack’s goal clawed one back to make it 4-1 at half time. A good team talk saw the lads start the second half positively with Olly and Adam scoring to get Aycliffe back in the game. This spirited display saw Owen also score but the match ended 7-4 to Saxon. The home team’s man of the match was Zack who was influential and hard working in midfield. Under 15’s continued their great start to the season with a 6-5 win away against Great Ayton. Under 17’s last outing was an away match at Billingham Juniors, injuries led to only 13 players being available. Arron, Nathan and Jamie scored to put them 3-0 up. Billingham got one back to make it 3-1 at the break. Goals kept being exchanged as the score moved to 6-4 before Harrison marked a fine debut with the final goal in a 7-4 win. The Under 23’s had a tough assignment visiting league leaders Guisborough Town, who have not lost at home for four years. They put in a great display, hit the bar twice but could not avoid a 4-0 defeat.