Highland Wildcats became Scottish champions once again last weekend.

The American football club have a long track record of success in the sport, becoming Scottish champions every year between 2010 and 2015, then again in 2018 and 2019, and going on another run for the last three years to bring their tally to 11.

It was the perfect scenario for them to seal the title last Sunday, getting over the line at their home tournament which also marked 25 years of the club.

Away from the pitch, there was entertainment on offer for all the family to enjoy, including a bouncy castle, stalls and home bakes that contributed to their annual fundraiser for cancer support charity Maggie’s Highlands.

On the pitch, after a minute’s silence to honour former player Andy Adams, one-sided results against the Paisley Bears (28-0) and the East Kilbride Pirates (30-8) were enough to give the Wildcats an unassailable lead over their rivals in the league standings.

That success will see them progress into the play-offs for a shot at becoming UK champions, starting with the northern section on August 11.

The Wildcats will come up against some familiar faces, having played both of their opponents at different stages of the 2023 play-offs – the Chorley Buccaneers and the Manchester Titans.

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