Coinciding with Bruce Cormack’s departure as long-serving manager, county league club Top Joe’s staged an “Old versus New” challenge match at Ormlie.
The postponement of Wick’s home match against Banks O’ Dee means the Scorries will go at least two-and-a-half weeks without any competitive action.
A medical emergency in the crowd has caused the abandonment of a football match.
Wick Academy take on Banks O’ Dee at Harmsworth Park in the Highland League on Saturday, one week on from their Scottish Cup penalty shootout loss.
The first Jock Mackay Cup final since the competition was reinstated will effectively be an away game for Halkirk United.
Caithness United under-16s ran out 8-0 winners against Balloan United in Thurso on Sunday, while the under-14s beat Alness United 2-1 in Easter Ross.
Lewis Gallacher admitted there seemed to be “a spark missing” as Wick Academy suffered an agonising Scottish Cup exit at the hands of Benburb.
Sir Alex Ferguson was hailed as “a legend who has got a big heart” after Benburb overcame Wick Academy to reach the third round of the Scottish Cup.
Gary Manson was left to reflect on a “massive missed opportunity” as Wick Academy were again knocked out of the Scottish Cup in a penalty shootout.
Coaches from Portuguese giants Benfica helped more than 70 youngsters develop their football skills at a session in Thurso.