HOCKEY: Philpott strikes to earn success for St Ives 2nds in title decider
St Ives 2nds, pictured earlier this season, are back row, left to right, Peter Liddle, Matt Jago, Mike England, Andy Land, Matt Pearson, Michael Boyle, Alex Grange, front row, Tim Jones, Jamie Sewell, Pete Young, Tom Laskey, Dave Jones and Miles Jones. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT - Credit: Archant
St Ives 2nds claimed a dramatic East Men’s League title triumph last Saturday.
Robbie Philpott hit the only goal as the local side beat Wisbech Town 2nds in a winner-takes-all finale to the campaign.
St Ives 1sts received a walkover as champions Harleston Magpies failed to raise a team for their final Division Two North contest.
St Neots 3rds shared 10 goals with March Town 2nds in their final Division Five North-West game of the campaign. Nathan Read and Jack Nethercott both struck twice for the locals with Adam Horlock also finding the net.
Relegated St Neots 4ths’ tough season at that level ended with a 6-0 loss to Louth 1sts.
The East Women’s League season ended on a losing note for St Neots 1sts.
They were beaten 4-1 at Lowestoft in their final Division One North outing. Summer Payne hit a consolation goal in her debut at this level.
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Christine Deeks grabbed the only goal as St Neots 4ths beat Royston 3rds in their penultimate Division Five North-West (South) outing.
A tough season ended with a win for St Ives 2nds in Division Two North-West. Shona Drummond and Nichola Guerrero hit the goals in a 2-1 win against Pelicans.
