LION CUBS WIN AT BUXTON

LEICESTER Lion Cubs moved back to second place in the WSRA NDL with a 50-40 win at Buxton despite being without three of their regulars.

The visitors completed a tight meeting with two 5-1s to end with a ten-point advantage in a result which will leave the Bulls with the wooden spoon, albeit after what has been a positive comeback campaign as they build towards 2027.

Skipper Ben Morley (16+1) and Ryan Ingram (16) dominated the meeting for the visitors, whilst Alfie Bowtell and Jack Roberts scored nine for the Bulls.

Buxton manager Laurence Rogers said: “We battled hard throughout the meeting and unfortunately came up short in the end.

“Alfie rode with a hand/wrist injury and he rode well along with Jack, and the rest all chipped in but we just couldn’t get our noses in front on the day.

“On the plus side we’ve done ourselves no harm. We’ve got Buxton back racing here at Hi-Edge Raceway and we are back next season whatever format the league takes, and roll on 2027.”

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