SOUTHERN LEAGUE MEN 

Men's Southern League Division 3, Luton 31 May 2003

Final result:

Despite fielding a much stronger team and producing some good results the Southern League team still brought up the rear in a good quality Division 3 fixture at Luton on Saturday.

Ever-improving sprinter Simon Parker twice lowered his PBs, placing second in both 100m and 200m and ran an impressive opening 400m relay spilt. His partner Jonathan Buckler also bettered his 200m PB and scored 100m and triple jump points, as well as running in both relays.

Terry O'Leary had an excellent debut in senior competition with his best result in his speciality javelin. Steve Prady returned to action with second in the high jump, set a new javelin PB again in runners up spot, and also placed third in the long jump.

Golden oldie Stuart Tufton cleared 3.50m - his best for several years - but still found himself back in third. Fellow veteran Ian Chamberlain also dusted down his spikes to earn hurdles points, while Dave Leonard competed in the long and triple jumps for the first time in a few years. 

Stalwart Kevin White, manager for the day because Peter Estcourt was convalescing after an operation, also scored vital points in discus and hammer. 

Back on the track Martin Heys just lost out on 1500m victory in a close finish, and he also anchored the 400m relay squad to third with the fastest leg. Gary Norbury was kept busy in four events, Martin Chester tackled 3000m steeplechase, having already run the 5000m and the track squad was completed by Collins brothers, Neil (400m and 800m) and Tony (2nd - B 1500m), and Matt Bland (5000m).  

At the half-way point in the six-fixture season the squad need significantly improved results to pull-off the relegation escape act of recent years.