Football

Halkirk United will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's disappointing home defeat when they take on Bonar Bridge on Wednesday night.

Wick will try to finish the season as the best among a group of clubs that are currently bunched together in the lower half of the Highland League.

Caithness Ladies remain at the top of the SWF Highlands and Islands League after an impressive 4-1 victory over Clachnacuddin at Grant Street Park.

Scott Davidson admits Thurso have put themselves "right up against it" after losing at home to Bonar in last weekend's North Caley basement battle.

Wick Academy's players are "getting their just rewards" in the Highland League after stepping up their performance levels, according to Gary Manson.

A deal on free-to-air live TV coverage of two Scotland friendly matches ahead of Euro 2024 has been hailed as "a big win" by local MP Jamie Stone.

Manager Ewan McElroy says it "speaks volumes" for the quality of his Halkirk United players that they have twice held their own against Invergordon.

Head coach Tom McKenna has detected a greater confidence within Caithness Ladies as they aim to build on the impressive progress they made last year.

Wick Academy will be taking nothing for granted when they face Strathspey Thistle, the Highland League's bottom club, at Seafield Park in midweek.

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Gary Manson wants Wick Academy to start taking their good home form into away fixtures as they prepare for Saturday's match against Inverurie Locos.

Last season saw Caithness Women hit new heights in the Highlands and Islands League – and they are determined to keep that momentum going in 2024.

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy acknowledged that an away match against the team at the top of the table is "as difficult as it gets".

Caithness United secured second spot in HFL Under-16 Highland with a 6-1 victory over Fort William at Lochaber High School at the weekend.

ScottishPower will award the prize to four different women's or girls' teams across the Highlands and Islands.

Wick Academy are "in a good place right now", manager Gary Manson declared after the Scorries' impressive 3-1 victory over Formartine United.

Halkirk United will continue to concentrate on themselves and not pay too much attention to the other North Caledonian League title contenders.

Gary Manson hailed the improved resilience of his Academy squad after they picked up a well-earned point in the midweek derby at Harmsworth Park.

Ally MacDonald admitted the title now looks to be beyond the reach of Brora after they had to settle for a share of the points with 10-man Academy.

Wick Academy will face three away trips in an eight-day spell from March 9-16 as they play catch-up on their Highland League fixtures.