FIRST MAX FOR FLINT

BERWICK halted their home winless streak at the eighth attempt with a 59-30 win over Plymouth at Shielfield Park.

The result moved the Bandits above Oxford in the Championship, and featured a first senior maximum for Leon Flint as he scored 14+1 from five rides – and skipper Chris Harris was also unbeaten with 13+2, whilst Jordan Jenkins guested at reserve for Jonas Knudsen and racked up 14+3.

Jenkins took seven rides due to his reserve colleague Nathan Stoneman suffering a suspected broken shoulder blade in a frightening Heat 2 crash. Guest Lewis Kerr top-scored for the Gladiators with 9+2.

Berwick boss Gary Flint said: “It’s been a long time coming, which makes victory even sweeter.

“After pushing Edinburgh so close on Friday night we did expect a tough battle from Plymouth but, despite losing Nathan, we stamped our authority on the meeting early.

“Bomber and Leon have been carrying the burden when the going has been tough so it was only right that they should spearhead our victory.”

Meanwhile Berwick Bullets are back on top of the National Development League after running up a huge 67-23 win over thejr Plymouth counterparts.

Ace Pijper scored 12+2 for the hosts whilst Luke Crang (12), Greg Blair (12) and Kyle Bickley (10+2) all recorded maximums. Guest Sam McGurk scored 10 for the Centurions.

OFFICIAL REFEREE SCORECARDS
Berwick v Plymouth (Championship) racecard available here
Berwick v Plymouth (NDL) racecard available here

Photo credit: KEITH HAMBLIN