Royal and Gymns make winning starts

Douglas Royal, four-times winners of the Floodlit Cup, kicked off this season’s competition with an 11-1 win against Castletown on Sunday.

Leading 4-0 at the break, Leanne Quayle (four), Donna Shimmin (three), Bekkie Colquitt, Sarah Breen, Siobhann Lockwood and Rebecca Cole netted for the Whites.

The southern consolation came via a Kira Buchan effort.

In the remaining Warehouse Fitness Gymnasium Group A match, Gymns defeated Rushen Utd 4-0.

There were two goals in each half with Sammie MacDonald, Lauren Millar, Mia Brigantova and Alannah Hall on target for the Tromode outfit.

In the only league match played, Colby defeated Laxey 15-2.

Fay Holland (four), Natalie Swales (three), Chloe Swales (three), Tracy Wilson (two), Courtney Goldsmith (two) and Laura Beggs scored for the southerners.

The Miners’ reply came via a Rhiannon Brew brace.