Hawks Eye Yorkshire Derby Glory

The West Yorkshire Hawks will face the Sheffield Sharks this Saturday in a pivotal match for both teams. The winner will claim second place in the division.

The Hawks come into this game on a three-game winning streak, including a dominant 20-point victory over Stockport last Saturday. With their offense clicking and defense solid, the team is playing with confidence and is determined to keep the streak alive. However, the Sharks are eager to bounce back after a tough loss to Tameside Vikings, knowing that a win would put them right back in the race for the top spots in the standings.

Last season, the Hawks came up just short in a narrow three-point loss at the Canon Medical Arena. The defeat has left the team hungry for redemption, and they’ll be looking to turn that near miss into a win this time around.

Hawks Head Coach Danny Byrne is focused on what’s ahead: “This will be a good test on Saturday. Sharks are a well-organised team with a good mixture of youth and experience. I expect our guys to have to step up a level to come away with the win, but I know we are ready for the game and more than capable of taking this important win.”

This will also be the Hawks’ final game of 2024, and they’ll be looking to close out the year with a statement victory as they continue to build momentum for the second half of the season.

With both teams bringing their best, Saturday’s game promises to be an intense and high-stakes battle. Tip-off is set for 6:15pm, and fans can expect an exciting showdown as the Hawks look to secure another big win before the break.