By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT
PRESTON Grasshoppers are champions of the Northern Premier and will return to National Two North next season after beating Ilkley 42-26.
The Grasshoppers have been beaten just once in the season to date with 22 wins now secured with three games left and a century of points already surpassed.
The Hoppers crashed out of National 2N just 12 months ago but have bounced back at the very first attempt.
Coach Paul Arnold said: “I am very proud of everyone involved at the Grasshoppers from players and coaches to fans and club officials.”
The Hoppers opened with a try ...