Dewsbury Celtic earn opening win under new coach Heaton
It proved the perfect start to Paul Heaton’s reign as Celtic coach after he replaced Oldham-bound Brendan Sheridan during the close season.
Celtic won the Division Three play-offs last season to earn promotion under Sheridan and they showed their intentions to be contenders again this time.
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Hide AdThe sides were level at 10-10 after 26 minutes, with Barrow scoring tries by Adam Jackson and Ade Wright – one of which Sam Jones converted – but the visitors could only muster a Josh Banham effort thereafter.
Celtic prevailed through a Nathan Waring brace, a try and five goals by Ben Heaton, and further touchdowns for Will Copley, Danny Lee, Danny Thomas, Billy Yarrow and Harry Copley.
Celtic face a second successive home game on Saturday when they host Bradford Dudley Hill in a battle of two unbeaten sides.
Dudley Hill began with a 40-10 victory over 14-man Crosfields last week.
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Hide AdCrosfields were level at 10-10 midway through the first half courtesy of an Alex Clutterbuck brace and a Jack Reid conversion before falling away.
Aiden Batey helped himself to a hat-trick for Dudley Hill, Martin Southwell bagged a brace, and there were touchdowns for Andy Walker, Daniel Lee and Elliott Cousins, with Simon Sewell contributing four goals.