Juniors round-up: Bonnyrigg thrash Broughty | Pumphy win South Division

Kerr Young revelled in Bonnyrigg Rose's 5-0 demolition of Broughty Athletic on his 100th appearance for the club.
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First-half goals from Neil Martynuik, Dean Brett, Kieron McGachie and a Kyle Wilson double gave Rose a straightforward triumph, which was made all the sweeter by their Super League title rivals Linlithgow losing to Bo’ness.

“It was a really good result for us with Linlithgow dropping points, but on this special day for me it’s another three points towards the title,” said central defender Young.

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“That’s the second week on the bounce we’ve had the job done in the first half. It was a stroll in the park for the last 45 minutes because it was always going to be difficult for any side to come from five down.

“Bo’ness did us a favour today, but we go there on Wednesday and it will be a tough one. We’ve been accepted for the East of Scotland League, but we have unfinished business in the Super League first.”

Elsewhere in the Super League, Broxburn were held to a 2-2 draw at Kennoway, but still maintain their fourth spot in the table. Their goals came from Scott Richards and Kieron Anderson. Newtongrange fought out a seven-goal thriller but lost 4-3 away to Lochee.

Congratulations are due to Pumpherston Juniors, who won the South Division title despite losing 4-3 at home to Lochgelly. It’s been a huge task for manager Craig Martin and his players after coming close last season. It’s been many years since Pumpherston won silverware, which makes it even more rewarding.

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In the Premier League, leaders Musselburgh now only need one more win from their last four games to win the title after drawing 1-1 at Thornton, Steve McDonald grabbing the vital equaliser. Chasing side Fauldhouse had a good 2-1 win away to Downfield, while Haddington maintained their push for promotion with a 4-2 win at Kirriemuir.

In the Fife and Lothians Cup, Penicuik had to work very hard to overcome a plucky Harthill side in a 3-2 win. On the scoresheet for Penicuik were Andy Forbes, Aaron Sommerville and Callum Connolly, while Craig Johnston bagged a double for the visitors.