Aldridge overcome Stourport

Aldridge began the game sluggishly, going behind after five minutes to a penalty. They recovered and mounted some serious attacks but careless play allowed Stourport to add to their lead with a long range try under the posts, comfortably converted. This gave the visitors a lead of 10 points.
In past years we may well have allowed our heads to drop but this team is built of sterner stuff and came back strongly, playing some encouraging rugby. It was no surprise when Lea Ross went over for a beautifully taken and well conceived try. Alex Yates converted from a good way out.
The visitors would have expected to stretch their lead in the second half with the conditions in their favour but Aldridge now picked up their game and began to put together some fine moves. Ben Pittam drove strongly to the line on two occasions to score tries, converted by the reliable Alex Yates and Adam Reed capped a fine, flowing move with a well-taken try, again converted. Alex Yates had previously slotted a simple penalty to make the final score a convincing 31-10, a surprising outcome after the awkward start.
Man of the match was Jim Arnold for his barnstorming performance from the second row and for his calming influence upon the pack.
A great game of rugby and a result that leaves Aldridge second in the table.