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| Sun 30th March | North & Scotland League Div 2 & 3 | Astley & Tyldesley | |
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Astley & Tyldesley opened the North & Scotland League season with two convincing wins over Heckmondwike at Gin Pit. Track conditions were dry and dusty on a bright sunny day, with a decent sized crowd in attendance. In the Division 2 match, Heckmondwike kept the scores close early on, with A&T leading 26-23 after five heats. The home team then posted four 7-3 heat wins in the next five races,, to move into a 58-41 lead. Heckmondwike claimed inside grids for the remainder of the match, as A&T recorded another two 7-3s late on, to run out 87-62 winners. For A&T Frank White and Paul Graham both raced unbeaten, with Frank setting the fastest time of the day, 44.91 seconds, in heat 15. Oscar Belt had an excellent match with three race wins, with Emily Burgess and Steve Harris both scoring well. The opening pair of Darren Kent and Elliot Long were best for Heckmondwike, with Darren winning three races. North & Scotland League Division 2 result: Astley & Tyldesley 87 Heckmondwike 62 A&T: Frank White 20, Paul Graham 17 (3), Oscar Belt 16, Emily Burgess 14 (1), Steve Harris 10 (4), Josh Pilkington 6, Levi Edwards 4. Heckmondwike: Darren Kent 16 (2), Elliot Long 13, Patrick Beacock 11 (1), Justin Naylor 10, Lee Warhurst 5, Adrian Brownell 4, Dave O'Callaghan 3 (1). Referee - Graham Lush. A&T began their defence of the Northern League Division 3 title with an emphatic 108-13 win. Alex Lawless raced unbeaten in the u-10 category, whilst Josh Pilkington top scored in the u-13 category. North & Scotland League Division 3 result: Astley & Tyldesley 108 Heckmondwike 13 A&T: Alex Lawless 16, Josh Pilkington 15, Levi Edwards 14, James Jackson 13, Riley Candy 12, Jack Challinor 9, Elijah Rechembei 9, Heather Brighouse 8, Charlotte Brighouse 8, Harry Jackson 4. Heckmondwike: Joseph Green 13. Referee - Graham Lush. |
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