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Imogen's pride at move to huge cycling team
THE ink had not dried on the contract Imogen Wolff signed with elite cycling team Visma-Lease a Bike before was she out performing in their jersey.
The 18-year-old from Silkstone Common was unveiled as one of the Dutch giants’ new signings this weekend and then finished 13th in the La Choralis Fourmies Féminine one day race on Sunday.
It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the precocious star who picked up two golds...
Wath Academy alumni Fallon signs pro contract at Sheffield United
FORMER Wath Academy football scholar Fallon Connolly-Jackson has signed her first professional contract at Sheffield United.
The Scotland under-19 international made the step into the senior first team squad at Bramall Lane last season, making her debut in September 2023 in a win against Lewes, going on to make multiple senior appearances across the campaign.
The left back, who has recently turned 18, signed her first pro contract at the Blades this month....
Wath beat rivals Houghton Main to ensure their safety
WATH coasted to safety with a nine wicket win over already relegated Houghton Main.
Given the forecast and needing victory for survival, Wath set about Houghton with the ball and dismissed them for a mere 95.
Skipper Rob Barlow took four for 23 and Shawn Hopkins bowled a double wicket maiden to polish off the innings.
Danish Hussain offered some resistance with 38.
Wath got to the target in the 17th over...
Some of world’s best cyclists set to take on Hound Hill on Thursday
SOME of the world’s finest cyclists will be tackling a tricky local climb when the Tour of Britain sweeps through Barnsley next week. Ashley Ball speaks to local riders about Hound Hill Lane
With King of The Mountain points available and it being the penultimate climb of the stage, Hound Hill, between Stainborough and Worsbrough Common, could be critical in deciding the Tour of Britain stage winner.
So how hard is it? It’s a...
Dearne win at Athersley
Dearne and District won the Barnsley derby at Athersley Rec in NCEL Division One.
Regan Kelly got the goal just before half-time.
Dearne moved up to second behind Wombwell Town who dropped their first points of the season on Friday with a 0-0 draw at Horbury Town.
Worsbrough Bridge drew 1-1 at Harrogate Town, thanks to a late Owen Birks leveller.
Penistone Church won 4-2 at Frickley in the Premier Division.
Nathan Keightley scored twice,...
Dodworth MW set for final day title decider at Bramley
DODWORTH MW visit Bramley Buffaloes in a ‘winner takes all’ finale to the Yorkshire League Division Three season tomorrow.
Dodworth are currently two points clear at the top having won 12 of their 13 games this season, so would clinch the title with a win or draw.
But, if Dodworth lose, Bramley will overtake them as the Buffaloes have a superior points difference.
Coach Matthew Brocksom said: “To win the league would be a tremendous...
Bridge get first win
Worsbrough Bridge won 3-2 home to Prestwich Heys in the vase on Sunday in the FA Vase.
Keelan Grist scored a hat-trick, putting the hosts 2-0 up at half-time then netting in between two late goals for the visitors. It was Worsbrough's first win of the season in all competitions.
Wombwell Town won 4-0 at home to Nostell Miners in the FA Vase.
There was an Eddie Agnew brace, a Gavin Allott penalty and...
Barnsley v Barnsley on Wednesday as town’s women’s teams play cup tie
THE TWO women’s teams with Barnsley in their name are due to play on Wednesday for the first time ever.
Barnsley FC’s women’s side are due to host the League Cup game on the Oakwell showcase pitch – in the training ground – against Sheffield-based Barnsley Women’s FC. It is scheduled for a 7.45pm kick-off.
The Oakwell-based club were promoted into the National League Division One North – the fourth tier in England – last...
Darfield back into promotion place after dramatic win at Rotherham
DARFIELD moved back into the South Yorkshire League Division One promotion places after a one-wicket win at Rotherham Town.
Joe Stickland took five wickets as Rotherham were dismissed for 110.
Darfield were 106 for five then 109 for nine before the hosts bowled two wides.
Darfield are in the second of two promotion places but just four points clear of sixth with four games left.
Monk Bretton chased 200 for a four-wicket win at home to...
Wombwell Town make it five from five
Wombwell Town made it five wins from five NCEL Division One games on Saturday.
Town won 5-3 at Glasshoughton Welfare on Saturday.
They fell behind then were pegged back after going 2-1 up before leading 5-2 until a late consolation. Gavin Allott hit a hat-trick with Daniel Patterson and Jordan Kershaw also netting.
Dearne and District drew 2-2 at home to Appleby Frodingham. Shay Evans-Booth and Justin Circuit put Dearne 2-0 up but the visitors fought back. ...
JUNIOR CRICKET: Idris takes 6 for 5 in victory
IDRIS Hassett took six wickets for five runs as Penistone under 11s beat Monk Bretton in a cup game.
Emily Shaw and Stanley Foster top-scored for Penistone
Frankie Beachill took two wickets for the Monks then top-scored.
Division B champions Darfield under 15s beat Penistone by six wickets.
Zach Painten top-scored for Penistone and Ty Jowett for Darfield.
There were two wickets each for Darfield’s Joshua Sixsmith and Ole Wilkinson.
Eight-a-side league winners Rockingha
Narrow loss for Barnsley Woolley
Barnsley Woolley Miners lost narrowly at Tickhill.
Owen Smith made 89 and Sheryaar Ali added a run-a-ball 50 in Barnsley’s 235. Adam Copley took four wickets but Tickhill won with three wickets and an over left.
Cawthorne bowled Whitley Hall out for 121 in a seven-wicket win.
Liam Wiles took four wickets then Nicholas Lowe carried his bat with 55 not out.
Third-bottom Barnsley and fifth-bottom Cawthorne are level on points in the...
Dearne hope for big crowd against Wombwell Town
TWO CLUBS about five miles apart with ambitions of being among the highest-placed ever Barnsley teams will face each other on Saturday.
Dearne and District, based in Goldthorpe, host near neighbours Wombwell Town from 3pm in Northern Counties East Division One.
Dearne, who are in their first NCEL season, and Town, in their second, are both unbeaten in the opening weeks.
They have both previously stated that they want to go several leagues higher.
Dearne’s...
Greaves stars as Cawthorne win quarter-final at Shaw Lane
CAWTHORNE stunned Barnsley Woolley Miners on Sunday to reach the semi-final of the K3 Dental Cup, completing a good weekend after a crucial win in their relegation battle.
Cawthorne were 69 for five and 122 for seven at Shaw Lane, chasing 219, but former Yorkshire academy player Archie Greaves smashed 88 off 56 balls with five fours and nine sixes to secure the win with three balls left.
Michael Jepps and Greaves took three wickets...
Becky Moody secures Olympic bronze medal
Gunthwaite Olympian Becky Moody will be bringing a bronze medal back home after her dressage team secured third spot in Saturday's Grand Prix finale.
The 44-year-old was travelling reserve for Team GB but was drafted into the team at the eleventh hour following the exit of Charlotte Dujardin.
She contributed a PB score of 76.489 on her horse Jagerbomb to put her teammates in a strong position to challenge for the medals.
A score of...
Barnsley girls Maya and Vanessa win golds at English Championships
TWO TEENAGE girls from Barnsley won gold at the English Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Maya Schofield, 14, from Royston, took the under 15 800m title with a personal best of 2-11.4.
She took 14 seconds off her previous PB which she set earlier in the month when taking bronze at the English Schools Championships.
Maya said: “I am very happy with the win due to overcoming injury and illness this year and feel I have...
Dressage star Becky Moody to make her Olympic bow this afternoon
YOUR chance to watch Barnsley’s sole competitor in the Paris Olympics starts this afternoon.
Becky Moody, 44, from Gunthwaite, was called up to the Team GB dressage team at the eleventh hour after Charlotte Dujardin was removed from the squad following the release of a controversial video of her whipping a horse.
Becky’s Olympic campaign starts this afternoon in the glorious surroundings of Chateau de Versailles.
Moody is in Group C with a...
Houghton lose basement battle
Houghton Main moved closer to relegation from the SYL Championship after comprehensive defeat in a basement battle with Barnsley Woolley Miners 2nd XI.
Houghton were removed for 100 in the eight-wicket loss and are 60 points off safety.
They have won just once all season and been deducted 18 points.
Barnsley, for whom Nick Robinson took six wickets, are just five points off third-bottom Wath who lost by seven wickets at home to Sheffield Collegiate...
Friday night Barnsley derby at Rec to kick off new non-league season
THE LOCAL football season in Barnsley begins on Friday night with a derby between Athersley Rec and Worsbrough Bridge.
The Northern Counties East League Division One game is due to take place at Sheerien Park from 7.45pm.
Both clubs finished in lower mid-table last season and are hoping for more this time.
Worsbrough manager Lee Morris said: “We start with a big Barnsley derby which is always a good start.
“You always want to start...
Rowland completes ‘great’ season with victory in home race
OLIVER Rowland finished the Formula E season with victory in the final race in London, putting him fourth in the overall standings.
The Penistone man, who is 31 next month, has enjoyed his best ever season as an individual.
He finished on the podium six times and won two races. His team Nissan came third in their championship.
Rowland had picked up just a point from the previous four races, having been ill for the...
