MATCH REPORT: Hethersett Hawks tame Hellingly Lions

Hethersett Hawks/Myhill Decorators entertained Hellingly Lions from Sussex in the South East & Eastern Leagues and ran out winners in both matches by ten points.

The first team established a six point lead in heat 5 with a 7-3 win from Olly Buxton and Josh Herring. After that the Hawks did just enough to maintain or extend the lead before a consolation 7-3 for Hellingly in the final heat.

Although the heat leaders scored well it was the clever second string action from Herring, Morgan and Butler that shaped the victory with only one last place in the main 15 heats.

HETHERSETT    85
L.Cossey 18 (5) H.Hamill 18 (5) O.BUxton 15 (5) J.Herring 12+3 (5) D.Butler 10+1 (5) G.Morgan 9+3 (5) D.Machion 2 (1) L.Hulcoop 1 (1)

HELLINGLY 75
N.Hollebon 19 (5) M.Hollebon 17 (5) D.Welch 16+1 (6) E.Ridley 9+1 (5) G.Morley 9 (6) J.Morley 3 (3) E.Page 2 (2)

Referees – various.

The B team match was much more closely contested with a 7-3 win for the Lions in heat 7 prompting the Hawks to call upon their experienced substitutes.

Indeed it was the use of Hamill and Buxton, that saw them initiate four heat wins in their five outings, and tactical know-how of Morgan and Hulcoop plus a maximum from Dan Butler, that saw the Hawks maintain their 100% record in this Division.

HETHERSETT 85
D.Butler 20 (5) G.Morgan 15+2 (5) A.Larter 11 (5) O.Buxton 10+2 (3) D.Machin 8 (4) L.Hulcoop 8+3 (4) H.Hamill 7+1 (2) D/Longlands 6 (4)

HELLINGLY 75
E.Page 17 (6) D.Welch 17 (5) G.Morley 15 (5) E.Ridley 11+4 (5) I.Westwood 9+1 (6) J.Morkey 6 (5)

Referee – Martyn Hollebon

The Hawks now face three away fixtures against the strong Suffolk sides which will define their season, the first of which is at Whitton Sports Centre this coming Sunday to face Ipswich.