A SIX-RIDE maximum from Ellis Perks inspired Leicester Lion Cubs to a silver medal in the National League Pairs at Sheffield.
The 22-year-old proved unstoppable at Owlerton, comfortably seeing off his rivals on each occasion.
Roger Webster Lion Cubs skipper Danyon Hume naturally played his part in earning a rostrum place too on a positive night overall.
Maximum man Perks said: “It’s a bit bittersweet because we didn’t come here to get second.
“I had a great night myself but unfortunately it’s a Pairs event and Kent were the better pair on the night so congratulations to them.
“It’s still a pretty positive result though and now time to focus on the league and the cup.”
The Lion Cubs are tied on points with Kent at the top of the current National League standings - and the two sides meet at the Paul Chapman and Sons Arena in a mouthwatering clash on Saturday (7.30).
GROUP A:
Leicester 18 – Ellis Perks 12, Danyon Hume 6
Kent 18 – Drew Kemp 11, Anders Rowe 7
Isle of Wight 10 – Ben Morley 8, Chris Widman 2
Stoke 8 – Tom Perry 8, Joe Lawlor 0.
GROUP B:
Plymouth 18 – Ben Wilson 12, Nathan Stoneman 6
Mildenhall 17 – Jason Edwards 9, Ryan Kinsley 8
Belle Vue 13 – Kyle Bickley 9, Leon Flint 4
Cradley 6 – Sheldon Davies 6, Harry McGurk 0.
FINAL
Kent 19 – Drew Kemp 10, Anders Rowe 9
Leicester 17 – Ellis Perks 12, Danyon Hume 5
Plymouth 10 – Nathan Stoneman 6, Ben Wilson 4
Mildenhall 8 – Ryan Kinsley 6, Jason Edwards 2.
