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Mildenhall Fen Tigers v Berwick Bullets

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National Development League 2022

Mildenhall StadiumWest Row, Mildenhall, IP28 8QU

57 - 33
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Date Tapes Up Competition Season
Sunday, September 4, 2022 2:00 pm National Development League 2022

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MILDENHALL raced to the top of the National Development League with two wins from two in their home double-header on Sunday.

The Fen Tigers have completed their regular league campaign on 30 points, which confirms a play-off place, after defeating previous leaders Berwick 57-33 and then Plymouth 56-34.

They overcame the blow of No.1 Jason Edwards crashing out in Heat 1 against the Bullets as he suffered a shoulder injury in an incident which saw Berwick’s Ace Pijper also ruled out with concussion.

But Connor Coles, standing in for James Shanes, top-scored in both meetings with 17 and a 15-point maximum respectively, and reserve Alex Spooner was also a high scorer with 16+2 followed up by 10+4.

Greg Blair scored 13 and Kyle Bickley 11+1 for the Bullets, whilst in the second meeting Adam Roynon notched 11 for the Centurions.

Mildenhall co-boss Jason Gardner said: “Obviously it was a very sticky moment when we lost Jason but the way the lads pulled together and worked as a team was simply outstanding. We are very proud of them.

“It is a great feeling to be top of the table at the completion of our fixtures and more importantly knowing that we are guaranteed a place in the play-offs.

“We are actually the only team in the top four to have lost a couple of home matches and that shows that our away form has actually outstripped all others in the division.”

Berwick manager Gary Flint said: “The track was as good as I can ever remember on a visit to Mildenhall, so that was not our problem.

“In the end with three riders not really on the pace and no tactical substitutions allowed in the National League, we ran out of options.

“It’s a tough lesson but as long as it is one that is learned then we move on and prepare for the play-offs.”

MILDENHALL 57: Connor Coles 17, Alex Spooner 16+2, Josh Warren 10+1, Luke Muff 8+2, Jack Kingston 6+4, Jason Edwards 0, Sam Bebee r/r.
BERWICK 33: Greg Blair 13, Kyle Bickley 11+1, Ben Rathbone 6, Kieran Douglas 2+1, Mason Watson 1, Ace Pijper 0, Luke Crang r/r.

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