A FIVE-TRY win over the team immediately below them has brought a new look to Hawks' season. It was, though, another depressing day for County, who now sit bottom, still seeking a win.
The pick of the tries was the one that took Hawks' lead to 20-0, centre Stevie Gordonfinishing off good work by winger Jono Wright. Following a brace of penalties from Steve O'Donnell, Ian Noble scored the first try. The second half efforts came fr
om Wright, Michael Adamson and Gavin MacDonald.
O'Donnell kicked a further penalty and two conversions and Adamson added two conversions of his own.
County's brief rally produced a try from Graham Calder and a Brian Archibald penalty.
Scorers: Hawks: Tries: Noble, Gordon, Wright, Adamson, MacDonald; Cons: O'Donnell 2, Adamson 2; Pens: O'Donnell 3. County: Try: Calder; Pen: Archibald.
Glasgow Hawks: M Adamson; J Wright, S Gordon, G MacDonald, S O'Donnell; I Noble, P Boyer; G Strain, J Maclay, G McFadyen, N Caddell, A Kelly, G Harkness, A Jackson, G Strang. Subs used: G Mories, N Nyemba, A Kirkland, S Murray, C Gossman.
Stirling Co: R McGowan; G Lindsay, G Gilliland, D Gilmour, R Aitken; B Archibald, G Calder; M Hunter, A Moffat, W Davies, P Wilson, G Gilchrist, C Deacons, K Bryce, A Ratwa. Subs used : G Mountford, B McFarlane, C Eadie, J Graham, J Hope.
Referee: G Gordon.
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