Simmonds leads way in U17s win
Thornhill started well with scrum-half Luke Carter leading forwards Hickling, Simmonds, Lister and Mortimer around the field.
It took 15 minutes before Simmonds forced his way over and Palmer added the goal.
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Hide AdThornhill kept the pressure on with good running form Tinker, Clough and Ryan allowing Simmonds to score his second try, Palmer again converting to put them 12-0 up at half-time.
Thornhill had to do a lot of defending early in the second half as Scarborough threw everything at them.
Simmonds, Lister and Hickling tackled well but the visitors scored a converted try.
Thornhill dug deep but Scarborough scored in the corner to reduce the deficit to 12-10.
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Hide AdAn injury to the impressive Kyle Hammond saw Reece Hadden switch to hooker and he had his best game of the season.
A good try by Lister allowed Thornhill to secure a well-earned victory.
MoM was Brett Simmonds.