HOCKEY: Weakened KIdderminster Boundary firsts were brought back down to earth in DTZ League Midlands One with a 4-0 defeat at Chesterfield.

Missing three of their regular players, Kidderminster were only one down at the interval.

And the visitors did squander chances to level the scores before three more goals put the game well out of their reach.

Kidderminster 2nds 3

Hampton in Arden 2

The home side took an early lead through Paul Edwards though Hampton equalised just before half-time.

Kidderminster continued to press and scored through Ed Lang and a deflected Clive Link effort.

They conceded again but held on for their first win of the season in the DTZ League.

Kidderminster 4ths 3 Bridgnorth 2

Adam Crouch, making his debut along with Stewart Wharton, put Kidderminster ahead after following up a penalty corner.

Bridgnorth fought back and equalised 10 minutes before half time but Kidderminster restored the lead from the push-back through Keith Burgess.

In the second half, Bridgnorth equalised but skipper Eddie Pietkowicz scored the winner.

The team's youngsters, especially Paul Rhodes and Dave Hopkins, never stopped running in midfield.

Bournville 6 Kidderminster 5ths 2

Kidderminster drew level twice in the first half with well-taken goals by Danny Mazurek and Lee Meeola.

And at 3-2 down at half-time, the visitors looked able to build on the determination shown in the first 35 minutes.

Despite working hard with good defending by Rob Cookson and guest player Michelle McGowan, Bournville's strength and experience eventually secured them the three points.

Kidderminster Ladies 2

Kings Heath 4

The ladies started well against strong opposition and took the lead through Rachael Fidoe from a penalty corner.

Kings Heath soon equalised but Kate Jones restored the lead from another penalty corners.

Kings Heath had more of the play in the second half and ran in three goals to record the win.

Fixtures, Saturday: Kidderminster 1sts v Bloxwich, Wednesbury v 2nds, 3rds v Birmingham University, Cannock 7ths v 4ths, 5ths v Edgbaston 6ths, Malvern v Ladies.