SE League – Norwich v Hethersett
The wins of the previous weekend gave the squads confidence as they set off to Eaton Park the following weekend for eagerly-awaited local derby against friendly rivals Norwich Stars. The Hawks were fortunate to have the availability of Dan Martin, on leave from the Army, and Harrison Bacon, making his debut after a winter transfer from Ipswich. This gave the Hawks a solid six and they only lost a couple of races just before the interval before giving reserves a ride in the final heat. A nine-point lead established by heat 4 set the platform and it was eight points at the finish. Mason Martin was again outstanding.
NORWICH B 75 HETHERSETT 83
(Mason Martin 18 Daniel Martin 16 Harrison Bacon 14+1 Harley Hamill 13+4 Dave Martin 11+2 Glyn Morgan 8+3 Aiesha Musa 2 Lola Martin 1)
The Youth League match was a very tight affair with Mason Martin stepping down to reserve. He came in for four rides and his 7-3 with Will Clarke in heat 9 brought the Norwich lead down to four points. So it remained going into the final heat but the Norwich pair were canny to let Mason go and preserve the 5-5 and secure a match win.
NORWICH U16 67 HETHESETT U16 63
(Mason Martin 15+1 Aiesha Musa 14+1 Will Clarke 13 Luca El Labany 9 Lola Martin 7 Ameila Dodson 3 Austin Brailey 2)
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