Valkyrie Under-19s pick up first ever victory against Warrington

York Valkyrie Under-19s picked up their first ever victory at York Acorn at the weekend, beating Warrington Wolves 36-10.

Courtney Marsh (2), Alisha Roper, T'Leesha Fredericks-Maynard, Charlie Lawson, Chloe Smith and Kacey Sexton scored the Valkyrie's tries. Marsh (3) and Smith (1) contributed the goals.

The result was the Under-19s' first victory since their formation at the start of this year and followed their inaugural match on Wednesday evening, a 44-30 defeat to Huddersfield Giants Under-19s.

York: Izzy Smith, Alisha Roper, Charlotte Lawson, Chevelle Clark, Eva Izumi, Chloe Smith, Cody Marsh, Poppy Howdle, Grace Simpson, T’leesha Fredricks-Maynard, Oceana Faulkner, Hope Throw, Courtney Marsh

Subs (all used): Sophie Duffy, Millie Dearn, Kacey Sexton

Tries: Cou. Marsh (2), Roper, Fredricks-Maynard, Lawson, Smith, Sexton

Goals: Cou. Marsh (3), Smith (1)

York Valkyrie continue their Betfred Women's Challenge Cup Group Four campaign on Sunday (12pm) against Hull KR at the LNER Community Stadium as part of a double header, with York Knights facing London Broncos later that afternoon (3pm) in the Betfred Championship. Tickets for the double header are priced at £20 for Adults, £15 for Concessions (17-21-year-olds and over-65s) and FREE for Under-16s. General admission tickets can be purchased HERE. For Hospitality tickets, please email info@yorkrlfc.com. #RiseUp | #WeAreYork