BUDE Hockey Club’s ladies’ teams had another afternoon to remember in the West Hockey League on Saturday with both emerging victorious.

The firsts – aiming for promotion from Trelawney Division Two – visited Tavistock/Launceston Seconds at Mount Kelly School and ran out comfortable 9-1 winners despite travelling with just 11 players.

From the first whistle, Bude looked confident and took the game straight to their opponents, with Izzy Sobey finding the back of the net within the first four minutes. This was quickly followed by Maeva Motsch, who stepped up from the development team and found herself perfectly positioned on the post to make it 2-0.

The home side began to cause problems for Bude and maintained a strong defensive effort, but the visitors continued to find their rhythm, with Naomi Hatcher adding to the scoreline before Briony Varcoe grabbed two goals just before half-time.

Bude maintained the pressure in the second half and were rewarded with another goal. A perfectly-placed ball into the D from EJ Biggadike found Motsch, who calmly slotted it home from the post.

Tavistock and Launceston continued to battle hard for possession and were rewarded with a goal of their own, preventing the away side from keeping a clean sheet. However, Bude remained in control, with Charlotte Prime scoring following a skilful run down the wing.

This was soon followed by Motsch, whose shot from the top of the D slipped underneath the goalkeeper’s kicker to complete her hat-trick.

The final goal came from a late short corner, with Charlotte Kingdon getting the final touch on a well-worked set-play deflection.

In the division below, Bude Development saw off their Camborne School of Mines counterparts 2-0 at Penryn College.

Despite a very early start due to a morning kick-off, the away team were bolstered by having both Miranda and Molly Roper back in contention as they came straight into the team.

The game started with the home side making relentless attacks towards the visitors’ D, but Elsa Edwards, Eva Clarke and Miranda Roper spoiling their advances with well-timed tackles and Lizzie Tilley stood firm in goal with some crucial saves.

As Bude settled they found their rhythm with Tilly Collins and Tilly Francis passing the ball wide to Lottie Flynn and player-of-the-match Ellie Middleton on the wings, but they weren’t quite able to find the Turners – Niamh and Bella – up front.

However, they eventually worked their way into the lead.

Molly Roper found Flynn on the left wing and she advanced into the box before passing it around the advancing keeper for Middleton to slap the ball into the goal.

Indie Clarke had to be at her best to preserve the lead which was extended before the half-time whistle whistle as Bella Turner picked up possession before racing into the D and unleashing a shot into the corner.

Camborne came out fighting in the second half and managed to win a series of penalty corners, but with Miranda Roper marshalling the defence, they were unable to even get a shot on target.

At the other end, Bude’s press ensured they regularly won the ball, but they were unable to add a third with the home keeper making some excellent saves.

Bude are at home on Saturday when they welcome their St Austell counterparts (midday), as are the firsts who welcome Penzance Thirds (1.30pm).