Alcester 45

Old Griffinians 5

Alcester signed off their season in style by running in seven tries against the North Midlands Two high fliers.

The Kings Coughton men soon got the better of the visitors thanks to good lineout ball which the home side enjoyed almost total domination throughout the afternoon.

Top scorer Martin Sergeant opened the scoring after a powerful run which saw him shrug off his marker before jetting off along the touchline and crashing over.

Sergeant doubled his side's tally with a second score before fellow wing Chris Hall got in on the try-scoring act with a score under the posts.

Full back Robbie Parker was next to score, before new Fijian centre Mika capped an excellent debut with a try of his own.

Alcester's overconfidence was their downfall as home scrum half Dan Parr tried an elaborate flick over the advancing attackers, only for it to go horribly wrong giving the visiting winger a clear run in to the line.

Alcester soon resumed the ascendancy before the break as Keith Beech was quickest to react after a Griffinians fumble to score his only try of the season. Fly half Andy Smith enjoyed a good afternoon with the boot, converting Beech's try for a tally of five from six in the first half.

After the interval and an array of changes for Alcester only one further score was made when Sergeant claimed his hat-trick.

Alcester 2nds 17

Stourbridge 4ths 27

Grant Skidmore's much changed Alcester seconds, slipped to a disappointing defeat against their National League opponents, despite a battling performance.

Alcester scored three tries through Rich Stanford, Steve Wade and Stuart Little, one of which was converted by Darren Gwillym.

The annual Alcester sevens takes place on Sunday, April 23, at the Kings Coughton ground.

All of the usual facilities will be open on the day and entries are still welcome. For more details call the Alcester clubhouse on 01789 764061.