The Bradford Boars U10 A's headed to Wakefield for the opening even of the YYHL season! Riding high on a strong finish to the 2024/25 campaign, the squad was back in the thick of the action in Division 2 and ready to make a statement.

Game 1: Harrogate
Kicking off against eventual league champions, Harrogate, the Boars showed their mettle right out of the gate! It was a tense, tactical battle—a true clash of titans. Despite a solid performance, Harrogate just managed to sneak the advantage in what was an absolute nail-biter.
Result: 0-1 (Close, but a sign of things to come!)

Game 2: Barnsley
Shaking off the narrow opening loss, the Boars hit the pitch with razor-sharp focus and immediate intensity. The pressure was relentless! Our midfield were absolute workhorses, dominating possession and laying siege to the Barnsley goal. Their goalkeeper was simply heroic—until Hunter smelled blood! Reacting like lightning to a rebound, he hammered the ball home for the Boars' crucial first goal of the season! The relief and roar were immense!
Result: 1-0 (First win locked down!)

Game 3: Adel
This was a true test of the Boars' character! Adel swaggered into this game, having demolished their first two opponents with a whopping 5 goal advantage. They were confident, but they hadn't reckoned with the Bradford Juniors' legendary resilience. Adel struck early, taking the lead and aiming to crush the Boars' spirit. Instead, it lit a fire! Bradford cranked up the pressure, refusing to yield, and once again, our clutch man Hunter was in the perfect place at the perfect time! With just a few minutes left on the clock, he pounced, smashing the ball past the keeper to snatch an incredible equaliser!
Result: 1-1 (A thrilling comeback!)

Game 4: Thirsk
Despite Thirsk having a tough day, the Boars stayed disciplined—no easy victories were assumed here! This was a showcase of superb team chemistry. The juniors resisted the urge to crowd the ball, instead moving it with precision and teamwork, leading to a comfortable rout! The goals rained in: two more rockets for Hunter and a brilliant duo for Charlie!
Result: 4-0 (Dominance!)

Round 1 Verdict: Mission Accomplished!
What an extraordinary day of hockey! Thanks to their incredible teamwork and fighting spirit, the Bradford Boars U10 A's stormed to a 2nd place finish, falling just 2 points shy of the division winners, Harrogate. The foundation for a sensational season has been set!

Bradford Boars U10 B's.

With a few key players unavailable, the Boars U10 B's forged an exciting alliance with Aire Valley! Together, this powerhouse squad headed to Slazengers to tackle the challenges of Division 3 West in the opening round of the YYHL season. Well done to Callum, Callie and Henry for playing some great hockey today ?