CHARGERS CHARGE UP

OXFORD charged up to second in the WSRA NDL table with a 58-32 win over Buxton in their final fixture of the season.

The home side had started the meeting bottom, but a convincing victory saw them secure match and aggregate points.

Jody Scott scored a 15-point maximum with Darryl Ritchings (11+1) unbeaten from four rides, whilst Harry Fletcher added 10+3 and Senna Summers scored 10.

The Bulls weren’t helped by the withdrawal of No.1 Alfie Bowtell after a Heat 5 crash, with Jack Roberts top scoring on nine points.

Fletcher said: “It was nice to get my first Heat 15, although it was a shame that I just missed out on my first paid maximum. But I had plenty of good races tonight and scored a lot of points.”

Buxton boss Laurence Rogers said: “Losing Alfie in his second ride left us up against it. He is so influential and has been consistent all season for us and is normally good for double figures, and losing him was a cruel blow for us.

“The lads gave their all, and I couldn’t have asked for any more from the team. We now have to turn our attentions to Sunday’s final meeting of the season against Leicester and hope that we are able to continue our good home form.”

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