Kingston Sharks Under 16's delivered a dominant performance away against Whitley Bay Tomahawks, cruising to an emphatic 6-1 victory. The team controlled proceedings from start to finish, dominating all three periods in a comprehensive display.
William Durgan stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, proving unstoppable in front of goal throughout the match. William Leach, Daniel Dowd and Charlie Barker also found the net to complete the scoring.
The playmaking was spread across the team, with George Sibary, Archie Cobb, Charlie Barker all recording assists.
Overall, a positive result that will give the team confidence heading into their next fixture.
| Player | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Durgan#7 | 16 | 38 | 17 | 55 | 3.44 |
| Charlie Barker#95 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 36 | 2.57 |
| Charlie Farrow#91 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 1.80 |
| Lucas Bradley#53 | 15 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 1.13 |
| William Leach#17 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 1.31 |
| Archie Cobb#25 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Joshua Beddoes#3 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 1.27 |
| Elliot Beddoes#8UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0.92 |
| George Sibary#23 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.69 |
Kingston Sharks Under 16's are in exceptional form, picking up 18 points from 6 games - that's 100% of all available points. Their 6-0-0 (W-D-L) record shows a winning mentality with 6 victories in this stretch.
Momentum is firmly on their side with a sizzling 6-game winning streak. This run of consecutive victories has built confidence and demonstrates the team's ability to close out games.
The attack has been devastating, averaging 8.2 goals per game with 49 total goals in 6 matches. This level of firepower puts immense pressure on opponents and provides a cushion for the defense. Encouragingly, scoring has improved in recent games, suggesting the forwards are finding their shooting boots.
The defense has been respectable, allowing 12 goals at 2.0 per game. While there's always room for improvement, this is a solid foundation. Positively, fewer goals have been conceded recently, indicating improved defensive organization. The impressive +37 goal difference reflects overall dominance in recent matches.
Performance has been fairly consistent regardless of venue - 2 wins from 2 at home and 4 from 4 on the road.
In goal, Jacob Mardell has been exceptional with a 93.3% save percentage and 2.45 goals against average across 14 appearances. This elite netminding has been crucial to the team's results, with 279 saves from 299 shots faced.
Most recently, a 6-1 victory over Whitley Bay Tomahawks was a dominant display. Notably, 6 emphatic wins by 3+ goals show the team can be dominant on their day.
Kingston Sharks Under 16's currently sit in 2nd place with 42 points from 16 games played. They are projected to maintain their current position through the remaining 0 games, finishing with approximately 42 points.
The team is in outstanding form with a rating of 100/100. This exceptional run has been built on strong attacking output (8.1 goals/game) and solid defensive work (1.3 conceded/game).
Performance has been consistent regardless of venue: 7-1-0 at home and 7-1-0 away.
The projected finish range of 2nd to 2nd reflects the uncertainty in any prediction. This narrow range suggests a relatively predictable finish, though close competition means every point will matter.
Overall, the outlook is positive. Key strengths like excellent current form and high-scoring offense provide a solid foundation for the run-in.
| Metric | This Season | Last Season | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Points | 42 | 27 | +15 |
| Wins | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| GF | 102 | 91 | +19 |
| GD | 75 | 56 | +19 |
| Daniel Dowd#67DIV · U16 NORTH 2 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0.78 |
| Noah Lamplough#4 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.43 |
| Joseph Nock#6 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.29 |
| Alfie Brown#57 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Joseph Kirby#49 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.13 |
| Luke Paddison#88UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.08 |
| Charlie Purvis#56UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Daisy Barnard#10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ellis Foston#13UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Harry Duncan#11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jacob Mardell#41 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| James Brattan#81 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jenson Hargreaves#40UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Marcel Mikolaj Wziatek#29UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Hutchinson#15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Toby Keegan#47UP · U14 NORTH 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
