Usman Shazad scored from an acrobatic overhead kick to make his claim for Silsden Under-16's goal of the season, as his side raced to a 10-0 victory over Ventus United.

Man of the match Steve Gott scored a hat-trick and there were goals from Adam Baluk, Chris Simpson, Adam Rogowski, Adam Whiteoak (2) and Chris Simpson. The win keeps Silsden top of the league, having dropped only one point from their first eight league matches.

On sunday they travel to Seacroft Lions aiming for a place in the quarter-finals of the County Cup.

Oaklee Under-16's were too hot for Sandy Lane B, and ran out 8-2 winners. David Bennett scored a hat-trick and Alex Love added four with James Wilkinson picking up the other goal.

Sandy Lane's scorers were David Snook and Ashraf Khan. Stephen Morris was outstanding for Oaklee.

Long Lee Under-10's C came out top in a close contest with Burley B. They won 3-2 thanks to goals from Luke Carter (2) and Matthew O'Hara.

Long Lee Under-9's battled through a sea of mud to beat Burley 5-2. Adam Spencer claimed four goals and the man of the match award, Kris Gott was the other scorer.

Haworth Under-12's secured a 3-3 draw with Bolton Woods, despite playing with 10 men. Scorers were Patrick Roche (2) and Sam Coates.

Long Lee Under-7's completed a hat-trick of hat-tricks in their 10-0 victory over Eastburn Rangers. Thomas Arthurs, Jack Pearson and Daniel Riley each netted three times with Ryan Gordon completing the scoring. Eastburn were playing only their second ever game and deserve credit for refusing to give up.

Wilsden Under-9's A fought back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Queensbury. They dominated the second half with Ben Reynard and Thomas Sugden commanding the midfield.

Reynard equalised Queensbury's first half goal and although Wilsden rained shots on the opposition goal they could not find a winner. Daniel Garrod was man of the match.

Wilsden Under-9's B brushed Queensbury B aside to win 4-0 thanks to a brilliant team performance. Goals from David McCarten (2), Joshua Thornton and a fabulous header from man of the match James Leng sealed victory.

Goals from Patrick King, Tim Quinlan, James Mountain and Mathew Miller gave Long Lee Under-8's A a 4-0 win over Oakworth. Arley Barnes was again outstanding in defence.

A hardworking performance from Long Lee Under-8's B brought little reward as they went down 3-1 to Cowling. Zachary Pearson was the solo striker for Long Lee.

Steeton Under-15's reached the league cup semi-final with a 2-1 win over Bolton Woods. Despite the tight scoreline the result was rarely in doubt as the Summerhill side turned in a solid team performance in terrible conditions. Chris Lyons scored his first goal for the club and Wajahat Syed crashed home a 25-yard effort. James Gill was man of the match.

Oakworth Under-9's A played their best football of the season to beat Shelf 9-1. They slipped into top gear, after going behind, and goals followed. Dale Hawker and Andrew Fox bagged seven between them supported by Thomas Thompson and Kurtis Towler who also scored.

Oakworth Under-9's B had an emphatic 7-0 win over Shelf led by Adam Marks in midfield. Goals were scored by Glen Wallbank (2), Thomas Clark (2), Adam Smallwood, Adam Marks and an own goal assisted by Duncan Aitchison.

Oakworth Under-9's C opened the scoring through James Natynzyk before being swamped by Church on the Way. After going 5-1 down by the break Oaks regrouped and limited the home side to one further goal. There were good performances from Matthew Sayer, Sam Wardley and goalkeeper Thomas Sanderson.

Oakworth Under-8's went down 4-0 to Long Lee with notable performances from Harry Walkeden, James Tiler and Adam Scott.

Silsden Under-12's went down 2-1 to Guiseley who secured victory with a late penalty. James French scored a brilliant goal for Silsden and man of the match was full back Stephen Throup.

Silsden Under-11's suffered a 7-1 defeat at the hands of Cross Roads. Craig Whitaker was named man of the match for a stirling performance in goal, without his efforts the score could have been doubled. Daniel McNulty scored Silsden's goal.

Silsden's Craven League Under-11's gave a solid all round display to beat Ilkley 4-1. Alan Brewer opened the scoring with a penalty and they stepped up a gear in the second half with two goals from Daniel McNulty and a Gavin Shearer special completed the scoring. McNulty was man of the match with Luke Greenway, Matthew Abbott and Chris Page also on form.

Silsden Under-10's A recorded their fifth successive win with a 10-2 victory over Eldwick. Man of the match Andy McLean scored twice, backed up by Sam Dowgill (3), Andrew North (4) and Xander Pietrovito. Hamish Munro and William Maisey were solid at the back.

Silsden Under-10's B beat Eldwick 7-0 with Jordan Harrison and Scott Greenwood scoring first half goals. As they continued to pile on the pressure Greenwood completed his hat-trick together with goals from Clark Greenwood and Tom Hill. Luke Lockwood never missed a tackle and was man of the match.

Talented Stevie Roberts scored two goals in Silsden Under-9 A's 5-0 victory over Bradford Park Avenue. Andy McNulty also weighed in with two as Robert Wardley completed the scoring. Alex Baldwin was man of the match.

Silsden Under-9's B started slowly before beating Bradford PA 7-2. Scorers were Aiden Mozejko (2), Thomas Ayres (2), James Greenway, Richard Golson and Jack Ogalbe. Thomas Ayres was man of the match.

Silsden Under-10's C outclassed Eldwick in an 8-0 victory. Thomas Kaye was man of the match and scorers were Matthew Hammersmith (4), Nick Emblem (3) and Chris Oldcorn.

Silsden Under-7's put in an excellent performance to gain their first win of the season, beating Church on the Way 2-1. Ben Stead scored a goal and was named man of the match and Callum Lowe also hit the target. The youngest player on the field, Harry McEaney, also showed some nice touches.

Silsden Under-8's A suffered a narrow defeat, going down 4-3 to Bolton Woods. Silsden scorers were Jonjo Berry (2) and man of the match Tom Smith, Lee Thompson worked hard in midfield.

Silsden Under-8's B beat Bolton Woods 5-1 with man of the match Danny Whitaker scoring four goals. Sean Mackie completed the scoring while Sam Athersmith and Robert Windle controlled midfield.

Silsden Under-8's C beat Embsay 2-1 with goals from Same Davey. Chris Austin was man of the match.

Long Lee Under-13's A beat Silsden 8-0 with Luke Sagar opening the scoring. Pick of the other goals was a strong run from Mark Hird which he also finished, other goals came from Jack Kershaw (2), Graham Holmes (2), Danny finn and man of the match Harry Holmes.

Long Lee Under-12's B went down 3-0 at Bradford Allstars despite an excellent performance from keeper Jamie Andrew. Matthew Langford was also outstanding in a defence reorganised through injury.

Eastburn Under-7's were much improved in their second game, despite going down to Long Lee.

Eastburn Under-8's fought back from 2-0 down to equalise against Bankfoot, but were robbed of a share of the points by a late goal.

Eastburn Under-9's won their first game of the season, beating Harden 1-0. Scott Nelson scored with Farron Reynard named man of the match.

After several weeks out of action Cross Hills Under-15's returned with an 8-5 victory over Sandy Lane. The 'ring rusty' side went three goals down early in the game before strikes from Ashley Miller and Tod Buchanan put them back in the game. Lane restored their three goal lead, but Miller pulled one back on the stroke of half time.

Hills tightened their defence in the second half and scored at regular intervals with Miller and Whiteley completing hat-tricks and Appleton also scored.

Oakworth Under-13s made heavy weather of the first half away at Shipley where only Thomas Woodward, heading home a brilliant solo effort from Liam Blacka who struck the crossbar, lifted the gloom. It was very different in the second half, as goals from Daniel Heap Joe Marshall exyended their lead. Shipley had a chance to get back with a penalty but missed the target. Blacka showed how it should be done with a penalty at the other end before Heap finished off the scoring with a beauty from a Dunn cross for a 5-0 victory.

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