Bears fall just short at Sheffield
Redcar ‘ECCO Finishing Supplies’ Bears put in a brave performance away at Sheffield on Thursday night, but ultimately fell just short in a 49-40 defeat.
In a meeting slightly delayed due to a heavy shower just before the start, the Bears started off well. Thanks to heat wins from Theo Pijper, and guest Ty Proctor the Bears led by two points after 4 heats. Sheffield fought back well, and after 9 heats had a ten point lead, before an eventful heat 10 5-0 for the Bears saw them claw back some of the deficit.
Against last seasons champions, the Bears could just not quite hang on for a point despite their brave performance. Guest Ty Proctor top scored with 12+1, with support from Mikkel B Andersen (7+2) and Ben Barker (7). Ex-Bear Charles Wright top scored for the Tigers, with 13 points.
The Bears will be hoping for swift revenge, with Redcar hosting Sheffield at the Media Prima Arena tomorrow night (7:30pm start).
Sheffield Tigers = 49
1. Kyle Howarth – 3, 3, EF, 1*, 2 = 9+1
2. Todd Kurtz – F, 0, 3, 0, X = 3
3. Lasse Bjerre – 3, 2*, 3, 3, 1* = 12+2
4. Josh Bates R/R (JSh 0)(CW 3) (TK 0)(JSh 0)
5. Charles Wright – 2, 3, 3, 3, 2 = 13
6. Jack Smith – 0, 1*, 2*, 1, 2 = 6+2
7. James Shanes – 2, 0, 2*, 2*, 0 = 6+2
Redcar Bears = 40
1. Ben Barker – 2, 1, 2!, 2, 0 = 7
2. Jordan Stewart – 1*, 0, 1, X = 2+1
3. Jonas B Andersen – 2, EF, 3, 1 = 6
4. Mikkel B Andersen – 1*, 1, 2*, 3, 0 = 7+2
5. Ty Proctor (G) – 3, 2, 1*, 3, 3 = 12+1
6. Nathan Greaves (G) – 1, 1*, 0 = 2+1
7. Theo Pijper – 3, 0, 0, 1 = 4