Warriors and Sedbergh left to reflect on missed opportunity (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Warriors and Sedbergh left to reflect on missed opportunity

12:15pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

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Wibsey Warriors and Odsal Sedbergh were among a handful of teams that managed to beat the wintry weather on their travels but they both bowed out of the ANDREW BENNETT MEMORIAL TROPHY at the second-round stage.

The Warriors lost 34-22 at West Leeds after galloping into a 12-0 lead following a touchdown by James Bogle, together with a conversion and three penalties from stand-off Andy Robinson.

The hosts hit back to level matters but when full back Mike Derrick reached the chalk, Wibsey were back in front at 16-12.

They failed to capitalise on a succession of chances as the game see-sawed between the two sides but when Robinson forced his way over to make it all square at 22-22, the game was there for the taking.

Unfortunately it was the Leeds side who had all the late firepower to add a further 12 points to their total, leaving Wibsey to ponder the earlier lack of finishing which contributed to their downfall.

Meanwhile, Sedbergh lost 30-16 at Dodworth, despite looking resplendent in their new kit sponsored by ASK Glazing.

They pushed the huge home pack all the way and were rewarded with three cracking tries from Jason Marshall, Steve Suddards and Johnny Ward.

Jamie Kay kicked two conversions but Odsal were left to concentrate on the forthcoming JACK SENIOR MEMORIAL BRADFORD CUP semi-final visit of Division One high-fliers Birkenshaw.

Queensbury will entertain Clayton at Hilltop in the other last-four contest, to be played when all the fixture chaos is finally sorted out.

In the PENNINE LEAGUE, Wyke A posted a 44-14 Division Six win at Emley Moor A.

Black and Whites centre Simon Binns proved to be the most hard to pin down player on the field, scoring four long-range efforts.

Aaron Priestley (2), Sam Kitson and Cliff Bacon also got on the scoreboard with tries, while Shaun Godfrey kicked six conversions.

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