Ashton Bears Under 14's...

Wednesday 09/04/08 - Latchford Albions 14-38 Ashton Bears

  The bears travelled to Warrington for what should have been their final league game of the season. Early tries (2) from Sam Smith saw the team off to a good start however Latchford hit back and always looked threatening. In the second half it was obvious that the Bears were tiring, it being their third game in eight days. A massive defensive effort by Jack Greenough, Jack Peet, Josh Wolfenden, Jordan Hulse and especially man of the match Jordan Turner saw the Bears secure the win and joint top spot of league two. Further tries by Ryan Bimpson (2), Jordan Hulse, Jack Bierley, and Daniel Peet. Goals by Jack Peet (3) and Jack Bierley (2).

         Ashton now play Leigh East at Leigh East on Sunday 13th April 2008, kick off at 10:30 to decide the champions of the league. The lads would appreciate a big turn out from family, friends and other club members.

Sunday 6/4/08 - Ashton Bears 46-0 Saddleworth

     A superb team performance saw hat tricks from Sam Smith and Josh Eddleston. The Bears were in control through-out the game and played a very open and attacking game. Top Tackler was Jordan Turner, who was pipped to the man of the match award by Josh Eddlesotn. Further tries by J.Brierley, A. Cunliffe, D.Peet.   Goals by J. Eddleston, J. Peet, J. Brierley and A. Walsh.

Wednesday 2/4/08 - Ashton Bears 44-0 Crossfield Vipers

     The Bears under fourteens entertained the Vipers at Bryn Rec, the score some what flattered the Bears who struggled to use the ball effectively. Excellent performances from Tom Wolfenden and Jordan Hulse saw the Bears home. Top tackler was Jack Peet, man of the match jordan Hulse. Tries from J.Hulse,

 J. Wolfenden 3, S. Smith, A. Walsh, D. Peet 2, J. Peet.    Conversions by J. Brierley, J. Peet and J. Wolf.

Ashton Bears 24-12 Chorley Panthers

A good win for Ashton against a strong Chorley side.  It was a good all round performance from Ashton, with some outstanding defensive work by Jack Peet and Jordan Turner. There was strong running throughout the game from Jordan Hulse, Aaron Walsh and Sam Smith, who also showed his skill with the ball. There was 4 outstanding try's scored by Danny Peet and one scored by Ryan Bimpson.  Chorley attacked hard in the second half but Ashton stood up to the challenge.

Ashton Bears 40-0 Crosfield Vipers

 Ashton from the start  looking determined and organised.  With the forwards driving Crosfield back on every drive, allowing the playmakers to distribute the ball throughout the field with some fine work from  Sam Smith (hooker) moving the ball around the field  producing excellent drives from the forwards Aaron Walsh , Chris Thomason and Ryan Bimpson continuously harassing the Crosfield defence this opened up the defence producing some excellent tries from Jordan Turner and Daniel Peet with continuous solid defence and dominant possession of the ball Crosfield never really looked any threat to a strong Ashton side.

 MOM - Adam Cunliffe for excellent defence

 Tries - Sam Smith 2, Daniel Peet 2, Ryan Bimpson 2, Josh Eddleston 1, Adam Cunliffe 1 

Conversions - Jack Brierly 2  

Latchford Unicorns 16-18 Ashton Bears

 Ashton visiting Latchford with an injury hit side was slow to start, allowing Latchford to constantly run at them for the first 15 minutes, but with some excellent defending Ashton held them at bay. Ashton started to gain momentum scoring a try and this seemed to inspire them and from thereon constantly drove the ball up field with some excellent drives from props Ryan Bimpson and Jordan Hulse, going in at half time 16-24. The second half produced some fantastic work between the halfbacks moving the ball around to great effect and producing tries from all flanks. Excellent ball work from Sam Smith with fantastic support from all the team and a special mention for Adam Cunliffe who scored his first try for Ashton.

 Tries - Jamie Greenhall (2) Sam Smith, Daniel Peet, Ryan Foster, Jordan Turner

 Conversions - Jacque Peet 2, Josh Eddleston 1

Leigh East 12-24 Ashton Bears

 Ashton in their usual fashion applied pressure from the start. Ashton’s forwards continually gaining ground allowing the playmakers to work their way over the line and Leigh not seeming to have the answer. Ashton going in with a commanding 18-0 lead at half time. The second half Leigh came out as a different team continually battering Ashton’s defences and this paid dividends with Leigh scoring two tries, Ashton managed to step up a gear in the last ten going over the line to secure the win but a hard fought game with some excellent displays of rugby from both teams.

 Tries Sam Smith 4, Daniel Peet 1

 Conversions Jack Brierly 1,Josh Eddelstone 1.

 MOM  All team excellent display

Chorley Panthers 0-28 Ashton Bears

Ashton in typical fashion controlling the game from the start with Ashton gaining the ball from kick off and scoring three consecutive tries denying Chorley any possession for the first quarter. Chorley started to come into the game but unable to complete a set gave easy possession to Ashton who capitalised at every opportunity with some excellent work from Aaron Walsh , Jack Brierly and Ryan Bimpson driving the ball forward at every opportunity. In the second half Chorley came out a different team driving forward constantly but Ashton’s defence remained strong with Adam Cunliffe Daniel Peet Jacque Peet and Sam Smith providing some exceptional defence along with fantastic support from all the team provided a solid defence that could not be penetrated. As the game went on Chorley became frustrated and conceding penalties gave Ashton valuable yards which they capitalised on with the remaining tries.

 Tries - Ryan Bimpson 1,Josh Woolfenden 2, Sam Smith 2, Daniel Peet 1, Josh Eddelston 1.

Coversion - Josh Eddelston 1 , penalty conversion Josh Eddelston 1.

 M.O.M -  Aaron Walsh.

Crossfield Vipers 4-38 Ashton Bears

Ashton from the start closed a big Vipers side from the outset with some excellent defending from all quarters and with the aid of some fantastic work Sam Smith constantly badgered the opposition with dummy runs and ball work allowing full back Daniel Peet to score from defending position, this was not the only show of the day again from some excellent ball play  by the team a host of spectacular tries followed from all areas of the team with Crossfields scoring their only try in the 50th minute was the only answer to a fantastic Ashton performance debut Adam Cunliffe an excellent first game. Daniel Peet scored 3 tries with Sam Smith and T Woolfenden each grabbing a brace.  C Black and Jack Brierly completed the scoring.

Ashton Bears 38-0 Saddleworth Rangers

Ashton again started quickly from the whistle putting Saddleworth on the back foot straight away. With Saddleworth unable to cope with the early pressure from Ashton's forwards who were gaining good yards from every drive. The platform laid down by the forwards allowed Ashton's playmakers to open up the Saddlewoth defence on numerous occasions, running out eventual 38-0 winners. Ashton went on to defend their line and the whole team should be credited for some excellent defensive work.

Ashton's tries were scored by Daniel Peet who grabbed a brace, Jacque Peet, Sam Smith, Jack Brierly, Aaron Walsh and R Bimpson, with Jacque Peet converting once and Josh Eddlestone twice. Ashton's man of the match was Chris Black . 

Ashton Bears 12-6 Latchford

 In a heated contest Ashton had the better of the first half but not taking the opportunities presented and with some good defensive work from Latchford kept the score to 6-0 at half time.

Into the second half with both teams becoming frustrated by the good defensive work Latchford eventually broke through to make it 6-6, but with constant pressure from Ashton in the dying minutes Ashton broke through with some fine work from Sam Smith to make it 12-6

Ashton Bears 4-28 Waterhead

Ashton met Waterhead in the North West Counties Cup in a tie that was always promising to be tough. There was plenty of hard tackles and skilfull play as expected but the visitors had the edge from the start capitalising on Ashton's open wings as Waterhead scored 3 easy tries. Ashton kept pushing and were eventually rewarded for their efforts with a try from Sam Smith which went unconverted. Waterhead had 2 tries disallowed in the second half as Ashton's performance improved but unfortunately it was still not enough to see the Bears through. Ashton's MOM was Josh Woolfenden.

Ashton Bears 16-10 Leigh East

In the Under 15's first match of the season they came up against a big Leigh East side and failed to control the game for the first quarter allowing two easy tries for Leigh. But from then on, Ashton came back into the game with some excellent drives from Aaron Walsh and Jack Brierley and pinning Leigh in their own half. Excellent defending from Leigh East kept Ashton at bay, and the Bears went in at half time 10-0 down. 

The second half continued as the first had finished with sustained pressure from Ashton. The pressure eventually paid off with a try from Daniel Peet and a conversion from Jacque Peet. Shortly after a try from Sam Smith and a  crucial conversion from Josh Eddleston put Ashton 12-10 up. In the final moments Aaron Walsh sealed the game with a fantastic power drive. Jack Brierley was the MOM.

Last Season....

Crossfield Vipers 15-8 Ashton Bears

Ashton making a slow start and too many errors on a very hot day could not capitalise on their possession and dominance in the Crossfield half and allowing Crossfield's too much possession from penalties. The second half continued much as the first but with Ashton running uphill and looking drained never seemed to be able to get into the game.

Tries - Jacque Peet, Sam Morris.

M.O.M - Daniel Peet

A slow start for Ashton for the first quater but with some fine defensive work Ashton gained momentum with some oustanding work from the hooker Andy Flemming distributing the ball and confusing the saddleworth defense with the forwards Jack Greenough , Jack Haseldine and Chris Thomason driving Ashton forward allowing some skillfull kicking from Daniel Peet and excellent chases from the wings. 

M.O.M Jordan Turner. 

Top driver Andy Flemming /Josh Woolfenden. 

Top Tackler Josh Woolfenden. 

Tries Jack Haseldine 2, Chris Mather 1, Tom Woolfenden 1,Daniel Peet 2, Sam Morris 2, Jordan Turner 1. 

Conversions Andy Flemming 1, Jack Haseldine 1