Edge Hill history-makers fall at the final hurdle

As the BUCS season winds down there was a huge fixture for the only Edge Hill University team to reach a cup final.
As the BUCS season winds down there was a huge fixture for the only Edge Hill University team to reach a cup final.
Several Edge Hill University teams have signed off their BUCS campaigns in style this week.
Despite a reduced fixture list, there were plenty of talking points for Edge Hill University’s sports teams as the BUCS campaign neared its conclusion.
It was a testing day for many of Edge Hill University’s sports teams as the BUCS season nears its conclusion – but the men’s firsts badminton squad continued their march for double glory unabated.
Another week, another glut of goals involving Edge Hill University women’s firsts football team who are closing in on the Northern Tier 2 title.
A total of 16 Edge Hill University sides in action in a busy week of BUCS action – and half of the teams tasted victory.
Despite a reduced fixture schedule, the final week of BUCS action in 2019 provided some headline performances, and reason to suggest silverware will be winging its way to Ormskirk in the new decade.
Ben Legge’s four-try haul for the rugby league first team was the pick of the individual performances for Edge Hill University sports teams as the BUCS season closes in on the Christmas break.
It was a tough week for many Edge Hill University teams, but one which did shine was the men’s basketball side, who overcame the loss of key men to defeat Keele firsts 60-59 in a dramatic Ormskirk finale.
Northern Conference Cup action dominated the fixture list for Edge Hill University teams – and there were a plethora of goals to enjoy for many of the winning sides.