Warrington Put Burnley On 2 Losses as Heat Keep 1st Place

The big talking point of the last week was the big game between Warrington Wolves and Burnley Blaze. The Blaze were the league’s only team heading into this game with just one loss, however it would be two after Warrington beat them 77-71 at the Wolves cave.

Alan Duppa was the leading scorer with 25pts, the big man controlling the offense down low from start to finish. Coach Leak’s Blaze started well with a 21-17 first quarter although they struggled in the second period going down 2pts at half time 39-37. The lead would grow to 7pts by the end of the third quarter and a 6pt win would be wrapped up by Coach Herriman’s Wolves. Maclane James did well in reply for Burnley adding 19pts.

Warrington now sit just 2pts behind the league leaders; Huddersfield who notched up two more wins beating Bury 83-59 and an 84-85 win at TV Mohawks. Chris Biggley (left) was the man of the weekend for Heat with a game high 28pts at Mohawks.

Stockport Falcons moved into third place with their 11th win of the season being a 34pt thrashing of Newcastle Eagles II. The Falcons depth continues to impress and with the majority of players hitting double figure points it was an all round enjoyable game for Coach Andy White. The top scorer were Harrison and Kuczaj on 14pts apiece. For Eagles Sanderson hit back with 14 also.

Durham’s win over TADEA Lions propelled them into 6th place. Lions missed out on the opportunity to go 9th and close the gap between Durham, Cheshire and Wirral.