High-flying Whitby Fishermen hammer Wolviston Reserves to boost promotion challenge

Man of the match Karl Storr slammed in a hat-trick as Whitby Fishermen’s Society surged to an 8-1 home win against Wolviston Reserves to keep their North Riding League Division One promotion bid on track.

By Andy Bloomfield

Published 13th Feb 2023, 06:00 BST

Whitby Fishermen roared to an 8-1 home win

Jord Purvis also smacked in a brace of goals, with Kaleb Grevett, Sam Hall and Sam Russell also on target for the third-placed side, who head to Wolviston in the return fixture this Saturday.

Leaders Lealholm were forced to fight back from 2-1 down to win 6-2 at home to Whinney Banks, with Brad Lewis smashing in a hat-trick.

Leading goalscorer Carl Gray, man of the match Sam Spenceley and Calum Ripley were also on target.

Whitby Fishermen beat Wolviston Reserves 8-1.

The Tigers are at home to New Marske this coming weekend.

Fishburn Park were edged out 1-0 at Premier Division leaders Newmarket last weekend.

Park host Kader this weekend while Staithes Athletic are at Thirsk Falcons.

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