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Stags stay top after excellent away day Southern League South Basingstoke Town 2 AFC Totton 3

Sailing

Christchurch’s Barnes wins national youth championships CHRISTCHURCH Sailing

Club member Drew Barnes has become the Laser youth national champion after a superb race at the Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy. The two-day event sees youth sailors mixing it up with seasoned professionals. However, Barnes remained unfazed during the six races to come sixth overall, and first U19 and U21 to become the RYA ILCA 7 Youth National Champion 2020. The youngster’s highlight of the event came in Sunday’s second race of the day with a third-place finish, beating former-European champion Lorenzo Chiavarini and many other established international sailors. After the impressive showing, he has now qualified for the 2021 European championships. Over the past six years, Drew has qualified for various regional and national squads including Optimist, Radial and Laser 4.7, in which he was ranked second in the YOUNG sailing stars are appealing for financial aid as they chase their Olympic dream, ahead of European winter training camps. Royal Lymington Yacht Clubmembers Vita Heathcote and Ryan Orr have their sights set on making the 2024 Paris Olympics in the mixed 470 fleet, having teamed up last year. Their preparation plans for 2020 have been somewhat disrupted thanks to the “chaos” of the Covid-19 pandemic cancelling the world and European championships. However, the pair have managed to fit in some “epic training” in Weymouth’s waters across the past 48 days, adding: “Having the Olympic teams stuck in Weymouth has been of major benefit to us as we have had intense racing and access to all the top tips. “Constant training has allowed us to rapidly identify the areas that we really need to work on before the worlds in March. Four days a week 470 training then racing Etchells most weekends in Cowes has kept us pretty flat out!” They added: “Our progress will continue to ramp up this winter with multiple training camps in Vilamoura, December to February, as

thundered the ball into the roof of the net from 18 yards. Totton created numerous chances after the break and Ethan Taylor set up Feeney, who fired over before Hisham Kasimu shot wide after cutting in from the right. Griffin and the impressive Taylor worked the Basingstoke Keeper Julian Schwatzer, Brett Williams missed a golden chance and Taylor struck the post after a great dummy by Williams. Instead of being out of sight, the Stags were then pegged back by a deflected cross and it was suddenly game on when in truth it should’ve been game over. Totton reacted well as, a moment later, Griffin worked his way along the left-hand byline, beat a defender and rifled a shot into the far side of the net from an near- impossible angle. It was a brilliant goal which had the Totton contingent in the stand out of their seats in delight. In the dying moments,

Totton’s impressive 3-1 away victory at a physical Larkhall Athletic side in Bath in midweek. After a frenetic start the hosts went ahead in the 17th minute after a corner kick, before Craig Feeney levelled the scores when he followed up his own shot and chipped the rebound home. The second period saw Totton gradually get into the half, and they went ahead when sub Ethan Taylor scored six minutes after coming on following brilliant play by Jack Masterton and Sam Griffin. The game got very physical towards the end, culminating with a red card for a Larkhall man after the linesman saw a kick while a Stags man was on the floor. Totton capitalised on the hosts being a man down when two minutes later Taylor squared the ball to fellow substitute Hisham Kasimu, who notched his first Stags goal.

LEAGUE leaders AFC Totton won the battle of the early season pace-setters, pipping second-placed Basingstoke with a brilliant 3-2 victory. However, in truth, the Stags should have won by more after missing a string of chances. The hosts started the better, and Totton’s George Colson had to clear a Bradley Wilson effort off the line in just the fifth minute, following a bit of pinball in the visitors’ box. Totton took a 27th- minute lead with their most penetrative move of the match, as Sam Griffin’s low cross to the far post was swept in by Craig Feeney. The Stags doubled their lead on 41 minutes after Ethan Taylor played a lovely ball down the left for Griffin, who got in behind the Dragons defence; his cross was half- cleared to Freddie Read, who

UK. He also qualified for the Gold Fleet at the European championships for the past four years. Earlier in the year, he was put on the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), which is funded by Sport England. The scheme aims to build a partnership between athletes, education institutions and national governing bodies of sport to bring the best out of the country’s young talents. Weymouth weather is just about to turn brutal. There are going to be plenty of other teams out there to test ourselves with and make improvements.” Next up they will head to Vilamoura, Portugal, for a winter training regatta in December, ahead of the world championships there in March 2021; they are very confident of doing well since Vita won her 420 World title thre. Then they have the European championships in Hyeres, France, next May. “As always, we would be so grateful if anyone has contacts in any of these venues or knows of anywhere we can stay. This has greatly helped us in the past,” the pair said. “Right now our priorities are aimed at getting funds for coaching. We have identified this as the most important thing in our campaign at the moment. It is essential to really accelerate our progress. “Any contribution to travel, accommodation, entry costs, etc, will be massively appreciated and will go a long way!” To contact the pair or follow their progress call Vita on 07586 349225 or email vitaryangbr11@gmai l .com or follow their Facebook and Instagram pages. was nicely tucked away by Jade Lock. Even after Horsham’s third goal, Forest were always in the game and had chances to equalise once more with Isla Troup and Ella Adams both going close. Horsham rallied and scored two goals in the final seven minutes to finish the game off, but the final score line flattered them somewhat. New Forest’s next match is a critical bottom-of-the-table clash away at Lewes. New Forest: Snook, Brewis, Cammegh, Biddlecombe, Jones, Adams, Lloyd, Noble, Gavin, Lock, Waine, Troup, Sharp.

(Photo: Les Chase)

Stag’s striker Craig Feeney scored the opening goal

Masterson’s for Totton was parried to safety before the hosts grabbed another in the fourth minute of injury time through Ben free-kick

Cook. Fortunately for Totton, the referee’s whistle went immediately after the restart. The excellent Basingstoke win followed on from AFC

Lymington sailors in Olympic fundraising bid

Morrison’s Blackfield double downs Alresford Sydenhams Premier League Blackfield & Langley 4 Alresford Town 0

A CONNAL Morrison double helped Blackfield continue their fine start to the season and comfortably overcome Alresford Town. The visitors attacked during the opening period without creating much of substance but Blackfield resisted well and gradually asserted themselves in the game – taking the lead when River Smith rounded the keeper and slotted home. From then on, Blackfield dominated and were unlucky not to score more before the break, but they pressed home their superiority in the second, which was played in heavy rain. Morrison fired home his first on 55 minutes and Blackfield were home, although not quite so dry, on 69 minutes when subsitute Domenico Panesar- Dower’s strike punished the visitors’ failure to clear a corner. Porchester with all three points, Brockenhurst manager Pat McManus admitted he was still peeved with his side’s recent performances. Gaffer McManus has been rankled by recent below-par showings, including back-to- back losses at Lymington Town and Fareham. Even after the win, the slow start means the Badgers are mired at 14th in the Sydenhams Premier League on eight points from seven games. The Badgers took the spoils in their latest contest thanks to Brad Magookin’s double, but McManus told the A&T, it would take more to lift his sullied mood. “I’m still more disappointed with our previous couple of results than I am excited about this one,” he said. mental health issues. His training for the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2- mile run challenge began in March just as the nation went into lockdown. He completed the swim in 63 minutes at Hordle Cliffs where he was supported by swimmers from the Lymington Triathlon Club (LTC) and his friend Ben Smith. After the swim, he made his way up the steps while removing his wetsuit where he transitioned for the cycle. He was then joined by another member of the LTC, John Paulson. The ride took them on loops through Brockenhurst, Beaulieu and Lyndhurst with various friends and family cheering him on along the way. Chester transitioned for the run in Hordle, before making his way through Milford and along the Lymington sea wall, with his parents supporting on bikes. He completed the impressive feat in 10 hours 56 minutes. So far Chester has raised £3,000. To donate, visit bit. ly/3kqMYtt

Battling Milton take positives from defeat Sydenhams Division One New Milton Town 1 Folland Sports 3 before Christopher New Milton keeper Luke Dennison is beaten for Folland’s second (Photo: @JustinParryPho1)

Long quickly equalised in what was a keenly fought contest. However, Matt Casey’s close finish and James Thomson’s penalty secured the win for the visitors. It leaves Milton – for whom Charlie Turner won man of the match – 16th in the table, but with plenty to daw on from a battling performance.

(Photo: Les Chase)

NEWMilton Town put in a good shift against Folland Sports, going down 3-1 in horrendous conditions at Fawcett’s Field. The visitors, who are second and going well, took the lead early on through Clayd Roach

Connal Morrison celebrates after scoring to make it 2-0

Mitchell Speechley-Price was one of several Blackfield players to draw a fine save from Alresford’s keeper before

Blackfield captain Morrison completed the formalities, keeping Blackfield fifth in the table.

Bashley hit for six by Stoneham Sydenhams Premier League AFC Stoneham 6 Bashley 0 Beard and new signing Ollie Bradley to increase the pressure.

Hard taskmaster McManus wants standards kept DESPITE leaving AFC

Scott Hills. Further concern followed when casual defending gifted Duarte Martins a goal just four minutes after he had scored his first following an excellent move by the Purples. Bashley came to their senses and Conor Whiteley was unlucky when his header slide past the post. Famous for their comebacks, Bashley started the second half with purpose and after 12 minutes brought on Cameron

Hockey

However, it was not destined to be their day when a header from William Wiseman made it 4-0. Two late goals from Nathan Clements put pay to any thoughts of a late recovery and put the seal on a deserved AFC Stoneham victory.

BASHLEY’S performance on the Stoneham Lane Football Complex artificial pitch on Saturday reflected the cheer- less weather and is best forgotten. It did not start well when Jack Smith was injured in the warm-up and was not helped by going behind from a penalty after 17 minutes, scored by

Forest fightback falters Hampshire Division 2 (Women) New Forest HC II 2 Horsham HC 5

A bad day at the office for the visitors who were not as bad as the scoreline suggested. Ringwood rained o with possible replay looming Sydenhams Division One Ringwood Town 0 Bemerton took a 1-0 lead in thanks to a 22nd-minute strike from Kane O’Keefe. “The options are to either replay the game for a full period of 90 minutes, or award the game.

IT was a difficult day for New Forest as Horsham won 5-2 in a match that was far more competitive than the scoreline suggests. The first half was an even contest with Horsham scoring first. Lia Waine beat a defender and the goalkeeper to slot home and level the score, giving her side hope. Following the break, Horsham scored again before another equaliser followed after a well-worked penalty corner

“However, it was a much- improved performance than those of late. Although we were missing a number of important players, the replacements were excellent.” McManus added: “Hopefully we can maintain that level of performance for our upcoming fixtures.” Brock manager Pat McManus

Bemerton Heath Harlequins 1 RINGWOOD Town’s home match against Bemerton Heath Harlequins was abandoned due to bad weather with Town losing 1-0.

After the match, Sydenhams WessexLeague results secretary, Lee Bray, told the A&T: “After a match is abandoned, the league committee gather and decide what to do next.

“Given that the score was so close and there was still 13 minutes of play left, my guess would be that the match will be ordered to be replayed.”

Ironman

Youth football

Ironman helps fight against prostate cancer A NEW Forest man has completed one of the toughest endurance challenges and

Phoenix fight back to end Milton’s unbeaten record

raised more than £3,000 to boost an initiative protecting male health. Chester Allen, 24, originally intended to complete the Barcelona Ironman on 4th October but the race was suspended due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than let his training go to waste, he decided to complete the event with the support of family and friends in the New Forest. When speaking on his motivation to complete the challenge, Chester said: “My grandad John passed away from prostate cancer, he had a hard slog for the last five years of his life facing off against cases of pneumonia and cancer, which changed his life and, eventually, took him from us. “The idea came about after finishing the Bournemouth Marathon, which was horrendous, so I thought ‘let’s definitely swim and cycle for a combined 100+ miles as a warm-up next time’.

Hampshire Girls Youth League U15 County 1 New Milton Town Ladies

and took the lead thanks to Laila Sedgwick’s deflected shot. But Mudeford came back into the match and made it 2-2 when Abraham turned in Erin Watkins’ low cross after a good team move. New Milton responded and Jennings hit the post before an unfortunate own goal wrong- footed the keeper put them 3-2 up with 10 minutes left. With four minutes left, Phoe- nix changed their formation and pushed players forward. When the ball was threaded through to Abraham, she calm- ly slotted in her second. Moments later, Phoenix completed their comeback. Watkins whipped a ball into Miller who took it past a player and buried it in the bottom right-hand corner, sparking jubilant celebrations. New Milton manager Kristian Weller said afterwards: “I am disappointed for the girls as they deserved so much more out of the match.”

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Mudeford Phoenix 4 A SEVEN-goal thriller culmi- nated in Phoenix inflicting Mil- ton’s first defeat of the season; the home side twice took the lead before two goals in the fi- nal three minutes settled the contest. The visitors started the game strongly and took the lead after a mix-up in the Linnets’ defence allowed Phoenix’s Freeman- Woods to set up Machado. Both teams worked hard to take control of the game. Freya Jennings had a good shot well saved and Grace Ridgley rounded the visitors’ keeper who somehow recovered to save her goal-bound effort. However, Milton were not to be denied and on the stroke of half-time Jennings lashed home. The Linnets spent the first 20 minutes of the second period camped in the Mudeford half

Bash girls tame Tigers Hampshire Girls Youth League U18 Green Bashley Girls 2 Chineham Tigers 0

The second-half saw Honey Batchelor, who played the first half in midfield, take over in goal with Shinn moving into attack, and Bashley eventually took over. They were frustrated by some excellent goalkeeping until a great run from Shinn found the back of the net. The last 25 minutes was all Bashley as they worked hard as a team to preserve their lead and a clean sheet to claim all three points. The Bashley Girls were playing in their new grey away kit, which is sponsored by Hoburne Bashley, after the visitors arrived in their home kit which clashed with Bashley’s.

FRUSTRATED for long periods by a resolute Chineham side, Bashley eventually ran out two- goal winners. Bashley initially had to soak up pressure to preserve the deadlock and were helped by some excellent goalkeeping from Edyth Shinn. The first goal came just before half-time when Kasia Stopyra pushed the ball forward to the midfield, and a great assist found Freya Bradfield in the Chineham penalty box who smashed home the opener.

“Joking aside, I’m sure most people know or have known someone like my grandad John, whose body has been devastated and life taken away by cancer. “That’s why I’m putting my body throughhell to raisemoney for the Movember Foundation which supports men and their families who are dealing with prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide prevention and