Bears fall short at Ipswich

Patched up Redcar SG Petch Bears put up a brave fight at Ipswich on Saturday, losing 51-39.

The Bears, without Ellis Perks and Tobias Busch, started the meeting off well. Guest Tero Aarnio and Charles Wright combined for a 5-1 in heat three to give the Bears a 2 point advantage. This lead remained until heat 6, where a good spell of heats for Ipswich gave them a six point lead.

The Bears continued to battle hard, but unfortunately had no answer to the Witches heat leaders in heats 13 and 15 which gave the home side the victory.

The Bears now travel to Newcastle this evening in what is a massive meeting. Nathan Greaves replaces Tobias Busch, with Ellis Perks back from international duty.

Ipswich Witches = 51

1. Danny King – 3, 3, 3, 2′, 3 = 14+1
2. Cameron Heeps R/R
3. Mark Riss (G) – 0, 2, 3, 3, 2 = 10
4. Kyle Newman – X, 1, 1′, 1, 3 = 6+1
5. Rory Schlein – 3, 3, 0, 3, 3, 2′ = 14+1
6. Nathan Greaves – 1, 2, 1, 0, 0 = 4
7. Connor Mountain – 1′, 0, 1, 1, 0 = 3+1

Redcar Bears = 39

1. Ben Barker – 0, 3, 1′, 0, 0 = 4+1
2. Jonas B. Andersen – 2, 0, 2, 2 = 6
3. Charles Wright – 2′, 2, 2, 3, 1 = 10+1
4. Tero Aarnio (G) – 3, 0, 1′, 2 = 6+1
5. Jason Garrity – 2, X, 2, 1 = 5
6. Max Clegg (G) – 0, 0, 0 = 0
7. Danny Ayres – 3, 1′, 2, F, 1, 1′ = 8+2