Newquay AFC secure sixth place finish in Western League

Newquay AFC have secured a sixth-place finish in their first season in the Western League after a 2-0 victory over Shepton Mallet.

Goals from Jack Bray-Evans and Matt Searle ensured the Peppermints ended the campaign on a high in front of a crowd of 576, the second highest attendance at Mount Wise this season.

The result means Newquay finish the season with 17 wins from their 34 league matches.

Elsewhere, St Mawgan suffered a setback in the St Piran’s League Premier Division, losing 4-0 at home to Saltash United seconds.

Newquay AFC reserves maintained their position at the top of Division One with an emphatic 11-0 win away at St Dominick, opening up a five-point lead over second-placed Nanpean Rovers.

St Newlyn East extended their winning run to five matches with a 2-1 victory over Saltash United thirds.

In rugby union, Newquay Hornets Colts won the County Plate after a 21-17 victory over Perranporth. Wilson Atkinson, Freddie Harrow and Kittow Lewis each scored tries, with Lewis also adding a conversion. Ed Eyre was named player of the match and kicked twice to help secure the win.

Meanwhile, Newquay boxer Brad Pauls has indicated a further major fight announcement could be imminent after signing with promoter Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.

Pauls recently claimed the IBF International middleweight title with a ninth-round stoppage victory over Shakiel Thompson.