Co-manager Michael Bremner admitted a first-round tie against Wick Groats in the David Allan Shield seemed like “a free hit”, but Halkirk won 3-2.
Watten produced a club record score as they marched into the quarter-finals of the David Allan Shield with a runaway 11-0 home win against Top Joe’s.
Tom McKenna is happy to have a supporting role in Thurso’s new management set-up as the Vikings look to revive their North Caley fortunes.
Highland Council has fixed the damaged fence at Ormlie Park in Thurso and says it will monitor the situation “for any signs of deterioration”.
Appeal was thrown out and game will go ahead at later date.
Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray warned that “everybody has got something to play for” in the closing month or more of the 2025 summer season.
Conor Trueman produced a man-of-the match display to help Pentland United win the Eain Mackintosh Cup – and he is hoping for more silverware.
Two ties in opening round before quarter-finals are contested.
Wick Thistle have “a lot to look forward to” after securing a quick return to the top flight of Caithness summer football, according to Owen Harrold.
The second piece of silverware of the summer season will be at stake when Castletown take on Pentland United in the Eain Mackintosh Cup final.