Redditch Ladies 4, Stourport Seconds 2
Redditch Hockey Club stayed hot on the heels of leaders Worcester.
Sharon Fish went close after a good cross on the right from Claire Steadman and Emma Preston broke the deadlock after 20 minutes with an excellent shot after a Becky Southwell through-ball.
Sara Horton made some timely tackles and Amie Richards in goal made a good clearance in each half.
Redditch increased their lead with a shot from Liz Thomson and on the stroke of half time Stourport pulled a goal back when the defence were caught outnumbered.
In the second half Redditch stepped up a gear.
Emma Preston gave the home side breathing space with her second after a good move. Captain and player of the match Jo Stafford collected a pass from the left, drove down the centre and her through-ball found Preston in the circle. Her turn and shot gave the keeper no chance.
Angela Taylor made it 4-1 when she latched onto a loose ball from close range.
Redditch host Kings Heath on Saturday (3pm start).
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