Berwick Bandits v Plymouth Gladiators

BERWICK condemned Plymouth to bottom spot in the Cab Direct Championship with a 52-38 win in Saturday’s basement battle at Shielfield Park.

Rory Schlein led the way for the Bandits with 12 points, whilst Jye Etheridge added 11+3 and Leon Flint 11+1 in the victory over a makeshift Gladiators side who were reduced to just two of their regular riders.

But Simon Lambert proved a superb guest for the visitors with 15+1, whilst Jason Edwards chipped in with ten.

Berwick boss Kevin Little said: “First of all, full credit to Plymouth whose guests really got stuck in and gave us plenty of headaches on the night, especially Simon Lambert.

“After a tough season it was good to see six of our riders get a race win and there was some really entertaining racing.

“I’m especially pleased for Jacob (Hook) who had a tricky start to the night but bounced back and deservedly won the most entertaining rider award from our match sponsors.

“It’s been a difficult and disappointing season but at least we go out with a win.”

CAB DIRECT CHAMPIONSHIP
BERWICK 52: Rory Schlein 12, Jye Etheridge 11+3, Leon Flint 11+1, Jacob Hook 9+1, Hans Andersen 8, Luke Killeen 1, Steve Boxall r/r.
PLYMOUTH 38: Simon Lambert 15+1, Jason Edwards 10, James Pearson 6+2, Kye Thomson 6+1, Matt Marson 1+1, Ben Trigger 0, Kyle Howarth r/r.
Berwick win the aggregate point

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