Sports in Axminster

Axminster Reserves continued their high-scoring form with a 7-0 victory over Pinhoe 1st on Saturday following a 9-1 win over East Budleigh the previous week.

Saturday's kick-off was delayed to 4.30pm so as not to clash with the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.

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Axminster Town Ladies are helping a Nigerian girl to fulfill her ambition of playing football in the UK.

In Benin, Nigeria, Omorovbiye Aigbe has broken the mould in her community by being the only girl playing football with the boys. She trains with Celestial FC as one of only three girls in the club.

Axminster Town Under 9s, part of the Tigers vibrant youth set-up, were back in action on Saturday morning in a friendly against Sidmouth.

The club is looking for more coaches and anyone interest should contact Mark Burrough on 07816 769154.

Seaton featured in a high-scoring pre-season friendly yesterday against local rivals Sidmouth 2nds, winning by 107 Runs.

Batting first in the 40-over game, Seaton amassed 332 runs for the loss of just five wickets, the highlight of which was an impressive knock of 100 by Josh Cann, his first century for the club.

UPLYME and Lyme Regis Cricket Club's ambition to be one of the most forward thinking sporting organisations in the area was underlined over the weekend with the unveiling of a new electronic scoreboard.

Uplyme has one of the most picturesque locations in local cricket, often referred to as the idyllic village cricket ground, with it's old pavilion preserved, village pub nearby and quaint wooden score box.

The Perry Street Spring Series started with Uplyme 1sts facing a tough test at home to Division 1 team Pymore.

After a long layoff, the fitness and sharpness of players was an unknown, but a 3 – 1 win showed their form had continued from the cancelled season.

Axminster Town manager was a bit concerned when his Reserve side were given two games in three days after the long lockdown period.

But he believes it actually did them a favour. The Tigers second string struggled in their first game back in the Devon and Exeter League Division Two East with a 2-2 draw at neighbours Millwey Rise on Easter Saturday.

LYME Regis 1st started positively on a very open and uneven pitch and dominated the opening half an hour of the Dorset Senior Trophy against Poole Borough, creating three or four clear openings.

Against the run of play Poole took the lead after a quick counter attack when their best player on the day broke through from centre mid and lobbed keeper Brett Garner from 25 yards.

Lyme Regis Reserves were well on their way to another three points at home to Clyst Valley 2nds – and then gave away two late goals to leave managers Matt Preece and Dec Ellis frustrated, especially after last week's 8-0 victory.

Before kick-off the two teams stood in silent tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.