NEWTON Storm under 13s Rugby League side afforded Haydock too much respect and this inevitably caused their downfall.

Newton's points in the 30-6 away day defeat came via a Matthew Reeve try which was converted by Aarron Reeve.

Newton's player of the match was Aarron Reeve.

James Rafferty was their referee's award winner and top tackler while John Jenkins was their most improved player.

On Sunday, Storm play hosts to Leyland at St Aelreds High School, kick-off 10.30am.