WESTHOUGHTON Lions Under-10s were at their try-scoring best in notching up a 60-8 victory against Leyland Warriors.

The Lions got off to the perfect start when Ben Grindley-Roberts raced the length of the pitch to open the scoring with a try under the posts.

There was no let-up for the Warriors when Cooper Bainbridge raced clear to score the Lions second of the game with Jack Lee adding the extras as the Lions were well and truly roaring.

The Lions were in control of the game and Joshua Hall scored his first try for the Lions and widen the gap on the scoreboard, Dan White added the two points.

It was then time for a great solo effort from Zak Taylor, crashing through multiple tacklers to force his way over the line for the Lions fourth of the game under the posts.

Further scores by Ali Malik and Kieran Cooke saw the Lions leading 34-0 by the break.

The try-scoring did not stop there as Dan White raced clear to score in the corner, Ben Sixsmith added the extras.

The Warriors scored a try before the Lions hit back straight away with Dan White taking advantage of a loose ball to glide in under the posts.

A great solo effort from Josh Thompson and further tries by Kieran Cooke and Jacob Lovett rounded off the scoring for the Lions.

Earlier in the day, the Under-9s set the ball rolling with a 30-0 win against Haydock.

Meanwhile, the Lions Under-16s took on a strong Chorley Panthers peppered with scholarship players and former Lions who proved too hot to handle in a 37-12 defeat.

Determined to make an impact against formidable opposition, Westhoughton shocked their visitors by storming into an 8-0 lead.

James Teixeira and Dec Ali both capitalised on high kicks that caused the Panthers problems to touch-down unopposed.

The tries were unconverted but the Lions had the upper hand.

The Panthers began to use their size and bulk to put the home team on the back foot.

Four unanswered first half tries saw Chorley take a 20-8 lead into the break.

Three further second half tries put the visitors completely in the driving seat until Tyler Dwyer-Hodge darted in at the corner close to the end of what was a tough and uncompromising match.

Chorley had the last say with a timely drop goal at the death to make the final score 37-12 in their favour.

Teixeira and Matt Galvin shared the players' player award while Stefan Austin took the coaches' award for his tackling and metres gained.