COWLEY suffered defeat at the hands of a bigger Bolton School side on Saturday. But there were fine performances from Riley, Smith and Rigby.

Meanwhile, the second team were beaten in a hard game against Bolton. Errors cost them dear, but they earned some consolation with a try by debutant Ward.

Molyneux and John Moran also did well.

The Year 10 squad drew with Bolton thanks to a try by Cook. Healy also shone. At Year 9 level a lack of discipline consigned Cowley to a 19-5 defeat. Dyson scored the Cowley try, while Birke had a solid game.

The Year 8 team turned on the style to win 45-5, with Pinder and Rigby playing starring roles.

And the Year 7 team won a thrilling encounter 15-5, with Paul Hunt scoring a hat-trick of tries.

On the hockey field Cowley enjoyed a clean sweep against Ormskirk Grammar.

The first team won 3-1 with goals from Sue Winstanley and Carly Burrows.

The under 15s romped to a 6-0 success with goals from Nicola Hughes (2), Tania Jones (2), Lauren Hill and Jay Friar.

The under 14s continued the winning streak with Claire Harrison netting both goals in a 2-1 win. They under 13s won by a similar margin, with Kay Kenwright on target.

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