Peppermints title hopes continue

Newquay AFC extended their lead at the top, local hockey teams delivered high-scoring performances, and two Newquay Hornets players starred for Cornwall U20s in a standout weekend of sport.

Newquay AFC extend lead at the top with dominant win over Liskeard

Newquay AFC strengthened their grip on the South West Peninsula Premier West title with a convincing 3-0 victory over closest rivals Liskeard Athletic at Mount Wise.

In front of a bumper crowd, Louis Price struck twice, either side of a goal from Tom Shepherd, as the Peppermints moved nine points clear at the top of the table.

St Piran League Action...

In the St Piran League Premier Division East, St Mawgan secured a 3-0 win at Polperro to keep the pressure on the top three. Meanwhile, St Newlyn East remain top of Division One East after an emphatic 6-1 victory at Lifton.

Win and draw for Newquay hockey teams...

Newquay’s first hockey team produced a dominant display, defeating Devonport Services 7-3 at home to move up to third in Division One South. The second team drew 4-4 with visiting Bude.

Newquay Hornets duo shine for Cornwall U20s

Newquay Hornets players Rhys Bowery and Lowen Mears-Ollerenshaw had the honour of representing Cornwall Under-20s in their midweek victory over Camborne School of Mines. The young Cornish side claimed a 45-15 win at Hayle, with both players playing key roles. They will hope to be involved again when Cornwall take on a Cornwall Clubs XV at St Austell on February 26.