Ryde Royals had 2 good wins within 5 days in Divsion 1, beating Ryde Rivals (9-1) and Ryde Raiders (7-3).
Both Hugh Idle and Ricky Lock were in fine form for the Royals in both matches. The Royals maintain second place in the league just 4 points behind the leaders, Ryde A, with Ryde Raiders just 3 points behind in 3rd place.
Ryde Rivals 1 Shanklin Warriors 9
Ryde Raiders 3 Ryde Royals 7
Ryde Raiders 8 Newport Vics B 2
Ryde Royals 9 Ryde Rivals 1
Division 2
Havenstreet Locos lead this division, with both Graham Evans and Bernie Forward in fine form, winning their 3 games recently against Ryde Red Kites. There was a close match between the 2nd and 3rd place teams, with Ryde Relics narrowly beating Shanklin Skuas, to lead them by just 5 points in the division. Havenstreet Locos are a further 5 points in front.
Havenstreet Locos 8 Ryde Red Kites 2
Ryde Rascals 8 St. Lawrence Lizards 2
Ryde Rangers 3 Undercliff Belters 7
Shanklin Skuas 4 Ryde Relics 6
Division 3
It is good to see some new players who have joined the league this season playing well in this division. Ryan Cates (Rookies), David Ford (Rustics) and Steve Gibbons (Rockets) have all produced good performances. Ryde Rustics and Newport Vics C. continue to dominate this division, with just 3 points separating the teams at the top.
Shorwell A 1 Newport Vics C. 9
Ryde Regals 5 Ryde Rustics 5