Non-league round-up: Kidderminster land trialist defender, as Hednesford draw

Kidderminster Harriers have completed the signing of versatile defender Zach Willis following a successful trial.

Willis came through the ranks at Birmingham City and also gained loan experience with Peterborough Sports.

He had featured in the past two friendlies for Kidderminster and can also play at full-back and in midfield.

The Harriers will continue their pre-season preparations with a trip to Stratford Town following wins over Halesowen Town and Droitwich Spa respectively.

Hednesford Town came from two goals down to draw 2-2 against a PFA XI at Keys Park.

PFA led 2-0 inside the first five minutes courtesy of goals from ex-Shrewsbury Town frontman John Marquis and Kane Hemmings.

The Pitmen fought back in the second half - with Trialist A halving the deficit, before Ahkeem Roose levelled from the spot.

Kelvin Davis’ charges play host Cymru Premier outfit Connah’s Quay Nomads on Saturday, before rounding off pre-season with another home match against Boston United on August 1.

Meanwhile, Rushall Olympic blew a two-goal lead in their 2-2 draw at Boldmere St Michaels.

Kaiman Anderson forced home Carter Lycett’s cross and Liam McAlinden doubled their lead from close-range for the Pics, but Boldmere mounted a comeback after the break.

Rushall will be in action again when they visit Shropshire side Shifnal Town on Saturday.

Chasetown have landed the signing of former Stoke City academy centre-back Jensen Tortoishell.

The youngster featured 18 times for the Potters’ under-18s and also had a loan spell with Newcastle Town last term.

“We believe Jensen is a very good young players, who can get better and better,” said manager Carl Dickinson.

“He’s shown all the qualities needed in the games he’s played so far this pre-season.”

The Scholars travel to Eccleshall on the weekend, while Halesowen Town host Tamworth at the Grove.

Stafford Rangers have appointed former Port Vale and Luton Town defender George Pilkington as their new technical director.

The 44-year-old made over 250 appearances for Vale between 2003 and 2008 and won the Football League Trophy with Luton in 2009.

He later went on to win the National League at Macclesfield Town in 2017-18 and also finished as an FA Trophy runners-up in 2017.

Stourbridge emerged 3-1 victors in their pre-season friendly at Sutton Coldfield thanks to goals from Jack Tolley, Dan Jarvis and Jai Verma.

The Glassboys continue their pre-season preparations when they host Malvern Town on Saturday.

Elsewhere, Sporting Khalsa won 1-0 at Wolverhampton Casuals and Lichfield beat Brocton 2-0.