Astley & Tyldesley travelled to Bury for the second round of the Northern Fours and Junior League series. A & T were off the pace in a tough Fours League match, with only captain Damien Hack competing effectively at this level.

Northern Fours League match final score:

Bury 48 Sheffield 48 Heckmondwike 37 Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTADirect 26.

A & T scorers:

Damien Hack 10, Mike Hack 6, Rob Longworth 4, Steve Holland 4, Becky Heslop 2.

A & T's youngsters once again turned in an excellent showing in the Junior League match that followed. Becky Heslop recorded her best ever team score, dropping just 1 point in the U-13 category. Rob Longworth also dropped just 1 point, with John Nuttall again in fine form. Damien Hack dropped just 2 points in the U-19 category. However, Mike Hack took a heavy fall in the first race of the Senior Combination category and was taken to hospital suffering from a dislocated shoulder, which will keep him out of action for several weeks.

Northern Junior League match final score:

Stoke 90 Bury 89 Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct 74 Sheffield 66 Hull 63 Tameside 44 Heckmondwike 0.

A & T scorers:

Becky Heslop 15, Rob Longworth 15, Damien Hack 14, John Nuttall 12, Chris Heslop

10, Steve Holland 8, Mike Hack 0.