Eagle 14 Hutton 8

EAGLE edged a low-scoring encounter with Hutton to keep their promotion hopes alive.

Owen McInroy crossed the line, with Jason Jackson converting, and Eagle held that lead a the break.

Five minutes into the second half Hutton opted for three points when awarded a penalty after Eagle infringed at the ruck.

But a quick reply from the set piece saw centre Bainzyk power through the midfield to score and Jackson converted.

Hutton broke through for a try and losing bonus point after Eagle lost two players to the sin-bin.

Eagle seconds were beaten 31-7 at Heaton Moor.

Scott Gerrard crossed, with Dominic Ball adding the extras.