Canowindra Junior Tigers travelled to Parkes for their first away games and only the Under 14s came away with a win.
Under 8s
The Chris Williams Under 8s continued on their developing way under as their combinations continued to progress.
Max Coady, Josh Middleton and Codie Reid made some damaging runs which always gained ground but never quite got over the try line.
William Ellis, and the Warne dynamos, Harrison and Lachlan, combined with the more experienced Jacob Fisher to halt the progress of the Parkes side.
Andrew Cutmore showed his speed as he crossed the line twice while Austin Pengilly landed his first conversion of the year.
The 8s progress hows promise for the next home game on the 26th April at the Oval, so come along early and cheer on the youngest Tigers.
Under 10s
The Canowindra Services under 10s tried hard against their speedier opposition but couldn’t score as often as their Parkes opponents who ran out winners 40-6.
The Tigers team of nine was bolstered by some Parkes blood but the 10s were out played despite some valiant-tackling- efforts from Connor Donelly, Joe Coady and Angus Fisher.
Jelena Cutmore and Kyra McClintock joined Shae Reid with some damaging runs but it was Harley Smith who crossed the line for the Tigers only try.
Jordan Kemper kicked the conversion for the Tigers tally of six
Under 11s
The Canowindra Hotel under 11s comprised some of the 10s that had already played and the younger 12s yet to play and they went down to Parkes 48-0.
The tigers kicked off and Parkes didn’t relinquish the ball much for the rest of the game.
Shaun Ovington and Sam Willson tackled strongly from the opening kick off but it wasn’t long before Parkes broke through for their first six pointer.
Kevin Beath and Nathan Whatman tackled gamely some times three in a row and yet still had enough energy to hit the ball up.
Nathan combined with Callum Clyburn for a strong run almost to the try line but a dropped ball saw the movement break down.
The Tigers were unlucky to go to the half time break three trys down as right on the hooter a kick ahead rebounded it a Parkes attackers arms and they scored a try.
The second half was similar to the first as Parkes attacked and the tigers defended, with Jordan Kemper, Joe Coady, and Harley Smith all making a fine defensive effort.
Hopefully when Parkes comes to the Oval in round 2 the 11s will be ready for the rematch.
Under 12s
The Earsmans Concrete Under 12s suffered the same fate as the 11s as they kicked off and Parkes didn’t want to give possession back.
Jumara Cutmore and Nathan Whatman tackled strongly from the opening whistle however Parkes ran in two unconverted trys.
Zac Whitehead, Cal Clyburn and half Max Wensley tried to get many attacks going but Parkes never gave too much room to move.
Gene Tarrant and Tylah Reid made ground but once again were closed down before they could cross the line.
A top defensive effort from the whole team left little left for attack but the boys continued to try right up to the full time siren.
Under14s
Parkes Under 14s scored first and again must have thought they were in for a winning time, however they didn’t count on the spirit and talent of the Canowindra Produce Under 14s who ran out winners, 56-12.
Strong hit ups from Isaac Beath, Michael Watt and Lachlan Clulow took the 14s inside the quarter from where half Bradyn Cassidy darted over from dummy half.
Tim Middleton brought his kicking boots and added the extras for the first of his five conversions.
The Tigers next try was a beauty as five eight Jayden Brown had dropped back for the restart which went to Kurt Tidswell who took the initial run before Jayden got the ball and sprinted through the defence and under the posts for another six pointer.
Runs from Tim Middleton and Curtis Hughes again brought play close to Parkes’ line from where Bradyn darted around the Parkes prop and scored next to the posts.
A Josh Trayhurn special put the fourth try on the board and the Tigers went to the break 24-6.
Parkes narrowed the gap to twelve points with another try at the beginning of the second half, before Jayden Brown was under the posts again, straight over the top of the Parkes’ halfback.
Bradyn Cassidy added the extras and the gap was again two converted trys.
Curtis Hughes was next on the try-scorers list as he went from just inside his own half through the defence and outpaced the defenders to score next to the posts.
The score stretched to 40-12 with an unconverted try to Bradyn after another darting run from halfback.
Josh went in for his second which Jayden Brown converted before a back line passing move off the scrum saw Michael Watt cross the line wide out on the left of the posts.
The teams last score came as Isaac Beath capped off a great game as he pushed through the defence and planted the ball over the line as he was tackled.
Bailey Cain added the extras for a 56-12 full time score.
Under16s
The Ken’s Service Centre Under 16s tried to repeat the 14s efforts but went down to Parkes 38-4.
A question before the report itself; which-motor-bike-riding-father failed to ensure the playing jumpers were in his car before he took off on his bike on Saturday? [We can hope the error will not be repeated.]
Strong combinations at centre from Josh Cooney and Harry Myers saw either ground gained or Parkes momentum stopped.
Dan Middleton and Luke Watt directed play at the halves as they sent Sam Barker, Elijah Beath and Kain Earsman at the Parkes line.
However mistakes let the side down and Parkes scored four trys and converted three for a 22 -0 half time score.
The tigers held Parkes out for most of the second half as strong running from Gerard Eppulstun, Blake Willson, Angus Clulow and James Watson saw the Tigers gain more possession and yardage but it wasn’t until late in the half that Gerard Eppulstun pounced on a loose ball and the Barker-Beath combination saw Elijah Beath force his way over for a four pointer.
Parkes scored a four pointer of their own for a full time score of 38-4.
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