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Grassroots: Sharks back to winning ways, Trojans come from behind

Shaw Cross Sharks sealed an important victory in their battle to avoid relegation from National Conference League Division One, while Thornhill Trojans produced a superb second-half display to maintain their momentum at the top of the table.

The Sharks, who headed into the game bottom of the pile, produced a great performance to beat promotion-chasing Milford Marlins 23-10.

Try scorers for Shaw Cross were Brandan French, Joe Halloran, Sam Ottewell and Paul March, while former Ram Shaun Squires kicked a goal and a drop-goal.

Thornhill were trailing 20-16 away at Bradford Dudley Hill at half-time, but produced a ruthless display after the break to run out 22-52 winners.

Will Gledhill scored a hat-trick, while former Dewsbury player Zach Johnson grabbed two tries.

Martyn Holland (2), George Woodcock and Danny Ratcliffe were Trojans’ other try scorers.

Casey Johnson kicked eight goals.