HOCKEY: DEESIDE Ramblers bounced back from the upset against Preston to beat Newcastle University 8-4.
Despite conceding an early goal Ramblers quickly turned the game around to lead 5-2 before the interval and added to the tally in the second half.
On target were Steve Hill, Derek Millard-Smith (2), Will Mumme-Young, Matty Allen (2) and Hedley Pollard (2).
Ramblers' seconds went down 4-2 against Bebington. After conceding an early goal Phil Brown levelled just before half time. In the second half Bebington extended their lead and a consolation came from Ed Lowe.
Ramblers' thirds fielded a young side who defended well against Crewe who won with a second-half goal.
Ramblers' fourths never got going against Oxton and were trailing 2-0 at half time. They rallied in the second half and were un-fortunate to concede a late goal.
The fifth team continued their winning run against Oxton, winning 3-0 with a hat-trick from Alistair McAuliffe. Deeside's sixths lost to Sale 2-0.
Ramblers' young Badgers team beat Alderley Edge 5-2.
Ramblers' Beavers completed a double over Alderley Edge to win 7-0. There were hat-tricks for Josh Guy and Martin Leah.
Ramblers' ladies first team lost to Sheffield 3-1 despite a goal from Sarah Arden.
League leaders Durham University demonstrated why they are promotion contenders with a 6-1 win at Deeside seconds.
Deeside thirds beat Buckley 3-0 with Dilys Dodds and Lucy Pochin (2) the scorers.
New players seeking to join the club should call Howard or Dilys Dodds on 01244 300392.
Chester's men's fifth team crashed 5-1 to Bowdon sevenths after leading with an Ed Lewis goal and the sixths lost 2-0 to Alderley Edge.
Chester Ladies drew 2-2 with St Austell and the seconds lost 2-0 to Sale firsts.
A strong Chester fourths beat Oxton 2-0 with goals from Emma Blair and Jill Thompson,
Anyone interested in joining Chester Hockey Club can call Ian Boothroyd on 01244 318805 or Janet Bickle on 01606 781931 or visit www.chesterhc.org.
