East Newport 89 Hellingly 86

Last Sunday East Newport Cycle Speedway Team raced their final league match of the season recording an 89 - 86 victory against Hellingly Lions. On a sunny afternoon, watched by a large crowd the Eastenders secured the victory needed to guarantee at least second place in this years South West division One League.

The margin of the victory looked close, but in fairness to the home side, victory was secured before the final race [[&]] this being achieved despite suffering three exclusions to Hellingly's one from match referee Rich Hughes.

Ryan Hughes returned to form with a good display with both Nicky Evans and Nigel Clark riding well victory was always going to be the home side. Hellingly have to be congratulated for their part played in this entertaining fixture fighting for every point even when victory was beyond them.

The team now face two remaining away fixtures at Southampton [&] Poole with victory in each match being required to win this years league title.

East Newport scores

• Nigel Clark 13
• Aaron Hughes 11
• Matt Davis 7
• Neil Power 10+2
• Rob Absalom 5+1
• Nicky Evans 16
• Ryan Hughes 18+1
• Kieran Jones 7+1

The Eastenders Division two combination side beat Hellingly 41 - 38 to secure vital league points in their quest to finish in this seasons top two placings. Manager Aaron Hughes said The side were once again superbly led by their young Captain Josh Davis and was well supported in this victory by Dan Bock [&] Dan Davies who only took up the sport three weeks ago.

East Newport combination 41

• Colin Wildy 9+1
• Callum Edinburgh 5+1
• Josh Davis 8+2
• G Davis 11
• Dan Bock 4+1
• Dan Davies 4