Middlesbrough Tigers v Buxton Bulls

MIDDLESBROUGH moved up to second place in the WSRA National Development League table with a 56-34 win over Buxton at the Ecco Arena.

Ace Pijper made a successful return from injury for the Tigers with 14 points, missing out only to Bulls guest Jake Mulford in Heat 6.

Nathan Ablitt also scored double figures for the hosts with 12+1, whilst reserve Jack Roberts tallied 9+2 for the Bulls.

Buxton manager Laurence Rogers said: “It’s disappointing to lose so heavily in the end after being very much in with a chance of getting something out of the match at the halfway point.

“But in the second half of the meeting despite our best efforts we were just not able to hold on.”

WSRA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
MIDDLESBROUGH 56: Ace Pijper 14, Nathan Ablitt 12+1, Alex Spooner 9+2, Charlie Southwick 9+1, Harry Sadler 6, Stene Pijper 5+2, Owen Booth (no.8) 1+1, Jade Mudgway r/r.
BUXTON 34: Jack Roberts 9+2, Alfie Bowtell 9, Jake Mulford 9, Arran Butcher 4+1, Luke Harris 3, Jack Shimelt 0, Will Boraston 0.

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