Harvie Hill helping name of pal Logan Holgate live on as he makes way at Wigan

HARVIE Hill needs no reminding of the pal he misses as he tries to make it in Super League.

But he and others are making sure the name of Logan Holgate lives on with fundraising efforts.

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The teenager, who was on the books at Salford – where the Warriors head to today, tragically died in January, aged just 18.

Now as Hill, who played at the same amateur club, Hensingham, makes an impact in Wigan's first team, those around Logan are trying to get something good from tragedy.

Logan and Gary's Lion Hearts Fund - also named after Gary McMahon, a coach who worked with the teenager at England Community Lions Under-19s, looks to provide heart screening for amateur players.

And he said: “Logan was one of my very good friends, we grew up together and it wasn’t a good time when he died.

“He was a really good player and a good lad too. He played for England a couple of months before he passed away.

“But they’re doing some good things up in Cumbria now after it. People are fundraising for heart charities in his name.

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“That’s really something people can get behind, including me.”

Prop Hill, 19, was spotted by Wigan playing for Hensingham in a National Cup match at Wigan St Patricks.

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And while his father Howard, who played for Oldham and Whitehaven, can show him the way, there are plenty of Cumbrians he can look towards.

All of that adds to the age-old debate of why is there not a side from the county in Super League?

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“Growing up in Cumbria, you have a lot of rugby league idols you can look up to and follow in their footsteps,” added Hill.

“I’m definitely surprised there’s no Super League side there. Rugby league is big, it’s probably the main sport but they just can’t seem to kick on.

“It’s a bit frustrating but Whitehaven, Workington and Barrow keep trying. Getting a Super League club there would be massive, though.

“It’s more to do with crowds. They need to create some excitement around there. Hopefully that will get more people.

“And Cumbria are actually playing Wales in October. Pulling on the shirt would be a massive honour but I’ll have to see if I get picked first.”