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Dec 6 2006 Wirral News

Simon Mason landed four conversions and a penalty and another kicksoon after the interval took him close to 200 points for the season.

Two sin- binnings pegged back Caldy as Kendal managedtwo lateforward tries, plus one conversion.

But they are now six points adrift of Caldy, who head the table by four points from Beverley. Sam Dickinson was excellent in the Caldy pack.

South Lancashire/Cheshire One leaders Leigh beat Wirral 10-22.

Paul Wilcox, Tony Bentham and Steve Peacockgained tries and Wilcoxtwo conversions and a penalty. Wirral rallied during the second period for a Stu Hughes touchdown and a penalty and conversion by Craig Harvey.

Hoylake had an off day when they were beaten 15-24 by Vagabonds.

Dan Miller and Ben Flint did cross for the Wirral side with Steve Young managing apenalty and a conversion, but Vagabonds did just enough with three converted tries and a penalty.

Prenton were below form in the Isle of Man, as they went under 29-12 against Douglas.

JoeFisher and Sean Ingram crossed with Gareth Knapman converting once.

A Colin McLean try and a Paul Lewis penalty were not enough for Wallasey in an 19-8 reverse at Crewe and Nantwich.