Football

Competition starts next week.

Halkirk, back in the CAFA league for the first time since before the pandemic, got their second division campaign off to a perfect start.

Head coach Tom McKenna reckons Caithness Ladies’ commitment and growing belief can help them challenge for silverware this season.

Wick Academy looked to be on course to claim a well-earned point against Formartine United in midweek only concede twice in the closing 10 minutes.

Michael Gray believes “every team seems to be getting stronger” as the new Caithness Amateur Football Association season gets under way.

Wick Academy face a demanding schedule of three away matches on successive Wednesday nights in the concluding weeks of the Highland League season.

Ewan McElroy said his Halkirk United players have been “brilliant all season” after their last chance of silverware was blown away by Invergordon.

Manager Gary Manson insists Wick Academy have the pace and power to cause problems for Highland League Cup winners Brora Rangers in Saturday’s derby.

Manager Ewan McElroy accepts that Halkirk United will be underdogs in their North Caledonian Cup semi-final against new league champions Invergordon.

Thurso will be aiming to round off their underwhelming North Caledonian League campaign on a positive note when they take on Loch Ness.

The Caithness amateur football scene will have a 15th club this summer as Halkirk return to the fold for the first time since before Covid.

Gary Manson was left to reflect on the loss of two "cheap" goals as Wick’s six-game unbeaten home run in the Highland League was brought to an end.

Wick Academy will be looking to inflict some damage on Brechin City's quest for back-to-back league titles when the teams meet at Harmsworth Park.

A new date will have to be found for Halkirk United's North Caledonian Cup semi-final against Invergordon after the tie was postponed on Wednesday.

Thirty years on from the vote that secured Wick Academy's place in the Highland League, current chairman Pat Miller has been sharing a few memories.

Caithness Ladies tasted defeat for the first time this season in the SWF Highlands and Islands League when they were beaten 4-2 by Ross County.

Caithness United produced a strong second-half display to round off their HFL Under-16 Highland campaign with a 4-0 victory over Clachnacuddin.

New champions Invergordon will stand in the way of a cup final appearance for Halkirk United when the teams meet at Morrison Park in midweek.

Owen Harrold reckons Wick Academy's improvement since the midway point of the campaign shows they are getting the measure of the opposition.

Gary Manson hailed Wick Academy's "formidable" home form after they produced another spirited display to put a serious dent in Buckie's title hopes.