Oxford Chargers v Berwick Bullets

OXFORD charged back to the top of the National Development League table with a 60-30 win over bottom club Berwick.

Henry Atkins recorded a faultless 15-point maximum for the Chargers and skipper Jordan Jenkins was also unbeaten with 13+2. Steve Boxall and guest Ben Trigger both picked up ten points for the injury-hit Bullets.

Oxford boss Peter Schroeck said: “That was a great result for us. We were favourites and while we targeted victory before the meeting we were all thrilled to break the 60-point mark.

“It shows the boys have clicked as a team and as I keep saying everyone in the pits is helping one another out knowing we have the talent to go all the way in this league.”

Berwick manager Kevin Little said: “It was a tough night but, despite missing three key men, I was happy with the way the boys battled and gave an excellent Oxford side something to think about.

“They are top of the league for a reason, but Ben Trigger and Steve Boxall in particular made them battle for their points.”

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE
OXFORD 60: Henry Atkins 15, Jordan Jenkins 13+2, Jacob Clouting 7+1, Jody Scott 7+1, Jason Garrad 7+1, Luke Killeen 6+3, Ryan Kinsley 5+1
BERWICK 30: Ben Trigger 10, Steve Boxall 10, Danny Phillips 3+1, Kieran Douglas 3, Sam Woolley 2+2, Jamie Halder 2 Connor Coles r/r
Oxford win the aggregate point

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