Sting of Hornets proves too great

By MO SHER

Barnstaple....... 12
Hornets............. 24
Hornets took a huge step towards retaining their National Two status by beating fellow survival rivals Barnstaple in a bruising encounter.
Of the myriad of stats born out from the tie, the tackle counts – on both sides – were top of the standings, with the appetite for defence making for a high-octane contest.
Dylan Gosling’s opener was swiftly cancelled out by Matthew Parker, who has so often been a source of inspiration when the Hornets have needed it.
The in-form Henry Gliddon then touched down in a corner after finding room to man...

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