SHC M2 Triple Hat-Trick in a 14-0 Triumph Over York M7

Introduction
SHC M2 played host to York M7, achieving their highest scoreline in years. Three players scored hat tricks, and a dedicated defensive effort helped SHC M2 finish with an impressive 14-0 victory and second place in the league table.

First Half Overview
Scarborough set the tone of the match early, with Rikki Lawrence opening the scoring by collecting a rebound in the first minute of play. The hosts continued to pile on the pressure, rarely allowing York to escape their own half. The plan paid off as striker Ian Gilbert completed a quick-fire hat trick in just seven minutes. With Scarborough maintaining their shape and rotating their bench, Lawrence added his second, and winger Will Simpson rounded off the half with his first goal of the day, taking the score to 6-0.

Second Half Overview
Scarborough’s halftime plan was clear: treat the second half as a new game. "No matter what the scoreboard says, we treat the next five minutes like it’s nil-nil," was the mantra. This approach saw continued teamwork and clinical play throughout. Gilbert’s strike partner, Mark Gibson, secured his own hat trick in the first 12 minutes of the second half. Will Simpson followed with a quick-fire double, completing his first hat trick for the club around the hour mark. Scarborough proved their relentless spirit, with Gilbert converting a drag flick for his fourth goal and Will Ward finishing a back-post collection from a penalty corner to make it 13-0. Even in the final minute, excitement remained as Gilbert’s diving deflection was denied by York’s keeper, but Ward calmly slotted home his second to cap off the match at 14-0.

Conclusion
Scarborough’s 14-0 victory, with more goals than the team had players on the day, gave SHC M2 a league-high +39 goal difference. Now sitting in second place, the team faces a new challenge next week when they travel to Hull M4, who are in third place. A win would see Scarborough enter the winter break at the top of the table.

Player of the Match: Chris Instone, for consistent distribution from the backline.