Shinty fans were treated to a feast of action across the country this past weekend as teams fought hard in league and cup competitions.
In Mowi North Division 2 on Friday night, Lochaber edged a seven-goal thriller against Inverness.
David Langan opened the scoring and later added a second, with Dillon Brockie and Innes Whyte also on target.
Inverness replied through Graeme Irvine, Nathan Harrison and Jack Leslie, but Lochaber held on for a 4-3 victory.
Saturday’s Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup second round saw Newtonmore in fine form as they swept aside Glenurquhart 4-0.
Meanwhile, Fort William were clinical with a 6-0 win over Inverness, with Victor Smith netting four times.
Inveraray progressed with a 3-0 win over Beauly.
Elsewhere, Oban Camanachd edged Lochaber 2-1, while Kingussie secured a 2-1 win away to Skye.
In Bullough Cup action, Lochside Rovers ran out 5-0 winners over Strachur Dunoon.
Beauly advanced on penalties after a dramatic tie.
League fixtures were equally exciting.
In the Mowi National Division, Newtonmore beat Beauly 4-1 while Skye impressed with a 7-2 victory.
In Mowi North Division 1, Fort William defeated Glenurquhart 6-1 and Lovat recorded a 5-0 win over Lewis.
Aberdeen University claimed a solid 2-0 victory over Boleskine in North Division 2, while Caberfeidh triumphed 6-1 over Lochcarron.
South of the country, Col Glen edged Bute 1-0 in South Division 1, and Uddingston won 2-1 at Bute in South Division 2.
Aberdour were 1-0 winners at Tayforth.
Youth competitions also provided great entertainment.
In the Mowi National Under 17 League, Caberfeidh outscored Beauly 6-3, while Glenurquhart defeated Inverness.
In the Under 17 Development League, Glenurquhart impressed with a 9-0 win over Inverness.
Strathglass also notched a 2-0 win over Lochaber.
There was a packed schedule for the Mowi Under 14 League as well, with standout results including Lovat’s 7-0 win over Newtonmore and Glenurquhart’s 3-0 success against Skye.
Women’s shinty was just as lively.
In the Mowi Premier League, Kinlochshiel won 4-1, while Inverness were beaten 5-2.
Badenoch shone in the National League with an emphatic 8-2 victory.
In the North League, Lochaber’s women impressed with a commanding 9-0 win against Strathspey.
Elsewhere, Glenurquhart saw Rowan Brockie score seven in a big win.
With the season now in full flow, fans can expect more thrills and surprises in the weeks ahead.
