Football

After scoring a late winner for Wick against Inverurie, defender Rob McLean says he is enjoying the challenge of playing at Highland League level.

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson said his team "defended brilliantly" in Saturday's dramatic 2-1 Highland League victory over Inverurie Locos.

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Wick Academy staged a stunning second-half recovery at Keith in SHFL Under-18 North, emerging as 3-2 winners having been two goals down at the break.

Wick Academy have been given a rearranged home fixture against Nairn County in the Highland League due to Brora Rangers' Scottish Cup commitments.

Wick Academy will be looking to prolong Inverurie Locos' difficult start to the Highland League season when the teams meet at Harmsworth Park.

A difficult run of games in the coming weeks will be a test of Halkirk United's North Caledonian League title credentials, manager Ewan McElroy says.

Scott Davidson is confident that Thurso will soon start climbing off the foot of the North Caledonian League after Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Golspie.

Wick Academy were left with nothing to show for their efforts at the weekend as they lost 2-0 to Nairn County in the Highland League.

With a string of home matches coming up before the end of the year, Thurso's Scott Davidson wants to ensure no team enjoys visiting St George's Park.

Wick Academy will finally return to Highland League action tomorrow when they make the journey south to Nairn County's Station Park.

Coaches and young players alike benefited from the visit of two coaches from the Portuguese giants.

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy is wary ahead of this weekend's match against an Orkney side who have won four of their last five matches.

Ethan Kevill knows the road towards first-team recognition at Ross County is long and winding – and strewn with hazards.

Gary Manson acknowledges Wick Academy will face one of their toughest assignments of the season on Saturday – away to leaders Formartine United.

Halkirk United continued their strong start to the season in the North Caledonian League when they beat Golspie 2-1 at Morrison Park on Wednesday.

Committee members and players from Wick Thistle have been praised after carrying out voluntary work in the World War II memorial garden in Bank Row.

Sophie Kinghorn hopes the progress made so far by Caithness Ladies can inspire local girls who want to get into competitive football.

Halkirk United have been hit by postponements on the past three Saturdays but are due to return to action in the North Caledonian League in midweek.

Carly Erridge says Caithness Ladies have benefited from having greater depth to their squad this season with players fighting for a starting place.