Crusader Colts 10 Leo's Colts 7 - HIGH WINDS and a heavy pitch ensured Keighley's clash with Leodensians Colts would be a forward battle and the Crusaders made heavy weather of overcoming the spirited Leo's.

Keighley forwards dominated with impressive second row Chris Morris winning a constant supply of line-out ball, but the visitors took a surprise lead when smart handling, slack marking and weak tackling in the Crusader backs led to a converted try.

The home side fought back and after being held up over the line three times they finally scored an unconverted try. Strong running by number 8 Morgan Bailey sent him over from 10 metres out.

The second half continued in the same vein with the Crusaders pack dominating. Twice more they were held over the line, but they showed they had perfected the 'pick and drive' technique to keep Leo's on the back foot.

With time running out the ball was finally shipped to the backs and quick passing brought a three-man overlap which resulted in Peter Lee-Gallon romping over for a match converted try.

The Crusaders deserved their 10-7 victory, although a bigger winning margin would have reflected Keighley's domination. The next match is against Blackburn (Sunday) meet 11am.

n Keighley Under-12's produced their best performance of the season to beat Skipton 56-14. They ran in eight tries with Scott Dyson converting them all and contributing a hat-trick of tries. Danny Ollson provided quick ball for stand-off Matthew Langstaff to spark the backs, scoring two tries himself.

Oliver Robinson was back to his brilliant best with two tries and the ever present Chris Lyle showed pure pace for a try.Cameron Aitcheson was an unsung hero working hard all the time in the loose well supported by the rest of the forwards providing ball for a display of handling and running which many senior sides would envy.

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