Brave Bears lose by 10

Despite a brave effort from a depleted Redcar ‘Ecco Finishing’ Bears, they fell to a 50-40 defeat at home to Sheffield on Friday night, meaning their KO Cup dream is over for another season.

Against a good Sheffield team, it was a battling performance from the Bears. Jordan Stewart continued his excellent form with 11+1, with guest Michael Palm Toft scoring 11 and Jonas B Andersen also scoring 11.

Ex-Bear Charles Wright top scored for Sheffield with 14 points. 

Bears promoter Kevin Keay was pleased with the efforts of his makeshift side:

We asked the lads to battle for every point and I’m proud to say they did. We can hold our heads up as we gave them a hard battle and we move on to the next match with the same attitude.

Redcar Bears = 40 (68)

1. Michael Palm Toft (G) – 3, 2, 1, 2, 3 = 11
2. Tobias Busch R/R (NG 1, NG 1′, JBA 2, JS 0)
3. Jonas B. Andersen – 3, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 = 11
4. Matej Kus – 2′, FX, 0 = 2+1
5. Rob Shuttleworth (G) – 0, 0, 0 = 0
6. Nathan Greaves (G) – 1, 1, 1′, 1′, 1′, 0 = 5+3
7. Jordan Stewart – 3, 2, 2, 1′, 2, 1 = 11+1
8. Gavin Parr –

Sheffield Tigers = 50 (94)

1. Kyle Howarth – 0, 3, 3, 1 = 7
2. Todd Kurtz – 1, 2′, 3, 0 = 6+1
3. Jan Graversen – 0, 1, 2′, 3, 0 = 6+1
4. Lasse Bjerre – 1, 3, 3, 3 = 10
5. Charles Wright – 3, 3, 3, 3, 2 = 14
6. Jack Smith – 0, X, 1, 0 = 1
7. James Shanes – 2, 1, 0, 2′ = 5+1