DESPITE having three of their main riders missing for their Northern League cycle speedway fixture at Cookson Park, Heckmondwike only went down 77-71.
After weeks away from racing, the visitors only trailed by one point at half-time.
Scores - Sheffield 77, Heckmondwike 71 (Adam Watson 17+1, Mick Knowles 12+3, Richard Wells 13, Laura Watson 10+1, Will Naylor 7, Justin Naylor 6+1, Tom whitwam (reserve) 4.
In the junior match, Heckmondwike's Will Naylor rode exeptionally well to gain a maximum of 16 points but Sheffield, fielding six riders to the visitors' four, won 57-51.
Scores - Sheffield 57, Heckmondwike 51 (Will Naylor 16, Tom Whitwam 15, Bella Naylor 10, Harvey Wells 10).
Heckmondwike travel to Bury on Sunday for their next Northern League encounter.
Meanwhile, floodlit training continues on Wednesdays (7.30pm-9pm) at Firth Park Heckmondwike, (WF16 0HH).
Club nights are free and anyone is welcome to come along and have a go.
All bikes and equipment are provided, and further information on the sport is available from Justin Naylor on 07799-367370 or at jusycom@yahoo.co.uk.
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