Burtonwood Bridge 18 Oldham St Anne’s A 36
BURTONWOOD failed to capitalise on an early try from loose forward Ryan Farnan when they lost on Saturday.
Further scorers were Dave Quigley, Jacob Almond and captain Rikki St Pier, each converted by Andy Shelley.
Impressive performances came from debutant Callum Farnan, St Pier, and the industrious Jacob Almond.
Player of the match went to current player-of-the-year Ryan Farnan.
Next week marks the start of the league campaign when Bridge travel to the outskirts of Wigan to take on Ashton Bears.
Burtonwood: Wil Maudsley; Jake Boardman, Robbie Batty, Mark Waine, Dave Quigley; Brad Allen, Andy Shelley; Gary Whaley, Jacob Almond, Rikki St Pier (c), Tommy Leyland, Jack Knowles, Ryan Farnan, Ryan Price Jones, Tom Roach, Callum Farnan, Martyn Wakefield.
Meanwhile, Bank Quay Bulls marched on in the Trophy with a 26-18 home defeat of Leigh East A.
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