PREMIER DIVISION
By PHIL HODGSON
SIDDAL are the Minor Premiers.
The Halifax outfit, who also topped the standings in 2024 -only to lose to Hunslet ARLFC in the Grand Final -retained the prestigious trophy by ending THATTO HEATH CRUSADERS’ five-match winning run with a stunning 44-8 victory.
Thatto, who had been edged 18-16 in St Helens, had to wait until the 64th minute, by which stage Siddal were 40-0 ahead, to open their account with a Sean Leicester try.
And, after the hosts’ Harvey Williams had grabbed his second touchdown – extending his total points input for the contest to 20, taking into account his six goals – the Crusaders posted a consolation score for Mason Phillips.
Otherwise, Siddal dominated. After Williams landed two penalty-goals in the opening quarter, Sam Walsh posted a scintillating hat-trick in the last 13 minutes of the first half.