Heysham Atoms duo handed Wigan Warriors scholarships

Two Heysham Atoms youngsters have been handed coveted Wigan Warriors scholarships.
Kyle Barton and Ike Eastwood have been handed Wigan Warriors scholarships.Kyle Barton and Ike Eastwood have been handed Wigan Warriors scholarships.
Kyle Barton and Ike Eastwood have been handed Wigan Warriors scholarships.

Promising pair Kyle Barton and Ike Eastwood, both 14, will travel for training every Monday and Wednesday and on the last Saturday of each month for intense sessions as part of the 18-player under 16 programme.

Heysham High School pupil Kyle and Ike, who attends Ripley St Thomas Academy, joined the Heysham Atoms as 11-year-olds and have starred for club’s under 13 side where they were spotted by scouts from the Super League giants.