Craig R. Christie

3 weeks ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Two key players at a Highland League club have signed contract extensions to add to a recent new face coming in. Keith have secured defender Ryan Spink on a deal until 2028 to prolong his second spell with the Kynoch Park. And last season’s player of the year Jordan Lynch has also earned a new deal, a year after making his loan move from Formartine United a permanent one. The Maroons have so far added one new signing with forward Lee McAllister being recruited from Aberdeen East End juniors.

3 weeks ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

Two sisters were on the same podium at a primary school athletics event. The Moray primary schools long Jump championships were held last week at Knockando’s Scottish Athletics-standard horizontal jumps facility. Boys and girls events were staged at under-11 and under-13 level, with the home school of Knockando prominent in the medals. Two sisters from Aberlour primary, Evie and Gracie Shortreed battled it out against each other in the under-11 girls.

3 weeks ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

There was a Highland dominance as a popular basketball tournament returned to the sporting calendar. The Claymore Cup was contested at Moray Sports Centre in Elgin after a hiatus, and showcased the talents of six teams from Moray and the Highlands in a pulsating day of action. A tournament spokesperson said: “Historically a staple of Scottish basketball, the Claymore Cup has drawn clubs from across the country in years past.

3 weeks ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

The top two sides kept up their winning ways. Fochabers made it seven wins out of seven in the Moray welfare league with a 7-0 win over bottom side Portsoy on Tuesday. And nearest rivals Aberlour Villa maintained their 100 per cent start by staving off an RAF Lossiemouth comeback for the second time this term. Four goals by Jordan Clark and one each for Ewan Edwards, Steven Shand and Warren Orford saw Fochabers to their biggest win of the campaign against Portsoy.

3 weeks ago | northern-scot.co.uk | Craig R. Christie

The latest major Highland League transfer involves a player making a permanent switch to his loan club. Former Elgin City winger Mitch Taylor has signed a one year deal with Brechin City following a successful loan spell with the Angus outfit. The 25-year-old had an 18-month spell at Elgin after signing from Camelon Juniors in 2023.