A string of intense matches unfolded over the weekend for Pershore Town's youth football teams.

Peter Wood's Under 12s, recovering from a heavy defeat, managed to secure a resounding 7-2 victory over Hockey Heath Panthers.

Jenna Lienerth's Under 12 Girls suffered a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Worcester Raiders Girls.

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AJ Mountain's Under 13s were beaten 7-0 away to Kidderminster United, and Jon Dean's Under 13s lost 6-2 to Inkberrow Falcons.

AJ Mountain's Under 14 Girls lost 4-1 away to Worcester City Whites despite taking the lead in the first half, courtesy of a goal by Grace Mountain.

Jason Neville's Under 14s suffered a 4-2 defeat away to Tysoe Juniors, despite Lorenzo Lamb scoring twice for The Plums.

Rich Morley's injury-ridden Under 14s fought to emerge victorious 2-1 against Cookley Sports.

Wayne Lomax's Under 16's played out a 2 - 2 draw against Leigh & Brantford.

In the Severn Valley Junior League match, Stuart Townsend's Under 16's were defeated 3-1 by Abbeymead Rovers despite a goal from Alex Niesiel giving the Plums hope.

Jay Morgan's Under 17's drew with Rugby Borough, who until now boasted a 100 per cent win record in the MJPL.

Wayne Lomax's Under 16's were put through the ringer against Leckhampton Rovers in a back-and-forth battle that saw goals from Morley Westwood, Will Knowles and Jake Bradley seal a 3-3 deadlock.

Wayne Lomax's Under 16's fought out a tight contest, coming out on top in a 3 - 2 victory over Leckhampton Rovers.

Capping off the weekend, James Moreton's Sunday Team maintained their strong start to the season with a 3-0 win over Bretforton Old Boys as Scott Loader netted twice and Jordan Brant added another to see the Plums progress in the Knockout Cup.