ROSS Juniors Women clattered Kempsey Phoenix 18-0 away in their first game of the new year, with Darcy Baker scoring a magnificent seven goals.

But while the Women and Ladies teams are riding high in their respective divisions, Juniors' sole men's team has seemingly dropped out of the North Gloucestershire League midway through the season.

Only four years ago, Juniors boasted three men's teams, but the apparent demise of the sole surviving NG2 side leaves the town of Ross with no senior men's football team.

Juniors have been asked to confirm the situation, but no reply had been received by the the time the Gazette went to print.

However, their results and place in the table have been expunged from the NG section of the FA website, with their last known fixture back in November, when they beat Milkwall 2nds 3-0 at home.

But the senior women's and junior teams are thriving, with Juniors Women racking up a rugby score win at Kempsey on Sunday.

The club posted: "Ross Women kicked off the new year in style on Sunday, travelling to Kempsey and delivering a ruthless team performance.

"Goals came early and often, with Ross racing into a commanding lead and never taking their foot off the gas.

"Slick passing, strong wing play and a clinical attack saw Ross dominate from start to finish."

As well as Baker's seven, Millie Malsom scored four, Macy Walker a hat-trick, Lauren Creed a brace, and Hollie Mace and Abbie Fuszard one apiece, lifting them to third in the Mid West Counties Female League.

Juniors Ladies currently have a few weekends off, but are also flying nine points clear at the top of the Herefordshire Women's League.

Juniors Women visit Worcester City Lionesses on Sunday (January 25), while Ladies are next in action on February 8 away to Penybont United.