HOCKEY: A high-scoring encounter consigned Stourport to their first Worcestershire League Division One defeat of the season.

Stourport lost 5-3 at home to Droitwich, despite scoring first through Kate Bailey who was set up by Melissa Kennedy's rampaging run and pass.

But Droitwich levelled quickly and went ahead only for Bailey to make it 2-2 with four minutes of the half to go.

The visitors romped away with the clash with three goals in a 10-minute spell but Stourport continued to press.

They earned a penalty flick but with regular taker Fran Long injured, Bailey's shot was saved. Kennedy reduced the deficit with eight minutes left.

Droitwich 2 Stourport 2nds 5

The seconds continued their resurgence in Division Two with short-corner goals from Rosie Connolly and Jess Trundle.

Droitwich pulled two goals back to level but Teri Baron put Stourport back ahead before two more goals from Chris Jenks and Kara Sunburk.

Stourport 3rds 0 Bournville 0

Bournville put Stourport under pressure but their defence held firm and the visitors could not beat young Isobel Rosie in goal.

Fixtures, Saturday: Stourport 1sts v Bromsgrove (2.30pm), Bromsgrove v 2nds, 3rds v Kings Heath 2nds (12.30pm).