THE Tea Gardens Hawks were enthusiastic in a trial game on Saturday, defeating Lambton by 36 points to 20.
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A sound display from a strong forward laid the ground work.
John Shultz starred with strong ball running off his halves.
Kirran Shearer was non-stop up the middle, supported by Luke Gilbert and Brooke Roach.
Halves Luke Handsaker and Jeff Wortley directed the team, with Aaron Waters in support.
David Edmonds was elusive out of dummy half.
The Hawks will travel to Malabulla next Saturday to play in round one of the 2014 competition.
The game will kick off at 4pm.
The Myall River 16's played a second trial game at Raymond Terrace on Saturday.
In stifling conditions they were beaten by East Maitland by 20 points to four.
Best for Myall River was Riley Price, who never shirked at the hard work.
Tarryn Roach defended with venom with Jordan Gregory taking on a leadership role in attack.
Captain Ben Johnston led his side up front.
The 16's will play their first competition game on Saturday, April 5.
The Myall River juniors kicked off at Myall Park on Saturday, the six years and under team making their debut.
Coach Peter Nolan was happy with the effort.
Logue White and Sam Alchin scored tries.
They were supported by Dallas Stokes and Seth Rawlings, along with Jack Noland and Delilah Newlin.
Gabriel Faasolo and Lewis Smith tackled well.
The Masonic Centre nine's defeated West Newcastle 22 points to 20.
Zane Ridley, Zane Pietsch, and Issac Mitchell scored and converted tries.
Shaq Saunders and Tye Carter ran strongly, supported by Lilly-Anne White and Sophie Fraser.
The BP 10's were beaten by Mallabula 24 points to 18.
Tries were scored by Billy Watt, Riley Wilton and Ezra Faasolo.
Shannon Powick and Seth Gregory played well, supported by Riley Kerry, Jamie Freebody and Jarryd Schmidt.
Anyone interested in supporting the clubs in any way is urged to phone 0429 846 747, email nreynolds.2@bigpond.com or go online to Facebook HAWKS Tea Gardens.
Neil Reynolds
Secretary