HOCKEY: Stourport Ladies firsts returned to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over neighbours Bromsgrove in Worcestershire League Division One.

They had been top of the table before the previous week's loss to Droitwich and took the lead on Saturday after a break by Melissa Kennedy.

Skipper Holly Lashford defended well and keeper Sarah Cranton, the player-of-the-match, pulled off a string of superb saves in reply.

Bromsgrove eventually scrambled home an equaliser just before the interval but Stourport flew ahead again through Kerry Walker after fine passing from Alison Baron and Vicky Whitehouse.

Bromsgrove levelled again quickly but Fran Long steadied Stourport and Kennedy's solo run provided Wilma Martin with the winner at the far post.

Bromsgrove 1 Stourport 2nds 0

Stourport lost out in their battle for pole position in Division Two as Bromsgrove bagged the only goal in the first half.

Rosie Connolly created chances but the home side's defence held firm.

Stourport 3rds 3 Kings Heath 2nds 5

The thirds lost a 3-2 lead in Division Three after twice equalising and going ahead before half-time.

Harriet Burns, Alex Totney and Emily McCoy scored the goals but they faced an onslaught after the break and conceded three more goals.

Fixtures, Saturday: Harborne v Stourport Ladies 1sts (11am), 2nds v Evesham (2pm), Bromsgrove v 3rds (10am).