In Full

National Cup holders Hemel Storm came agonisingly close to reaching this year’s final at Loughborough Riders but were edged out by a single point, 89-90, on Sunday.

The Hemel-based Seishinkai Shotokan Karate International (SSKI) club held their December black-belt gradings at the weekend where all six participants passed in real style.

Hemel’s second team snatched a dramatic overtime win, 81-80, over London Lewisham Thunder at Hemel’s JFK School on Sunday to move into the National League Division Four playoff spots.

Rush Judo came away with three medals from the British Judo Association (BJA) Junior and Senior National Championships at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield at the weekend.

The ever-improving Kings Langley picked up another fine result against a top-five side when they drew 1-1 against Merthyr Town on Saturday.

Berkhamsted FC retained fourth place in the Evo Stik Southern League Division One Central table despite a 2-1 reverse at home against bottom-five side Yaxley on Saturday.

Tring Athletic were knocked out of the FA Vase at the third-round stage in a narrow cup replay defeat on penalties to high-flying Biggleswade on Saturday.

Alex Witham’s free-kick three minutes from time was enough for Leverstock Green to claim a much-needed 1-0 win at bottom side Stotfold in Saturday’s SSML Premier Division clash.

A tight affair in difficult condition saw Hemel Hempstead Town edge themselves into the National League South playoff picture when a piece of free-kick magic from skipper Jordan Parkes was enough to separate themselves from Dulwich Hamlet on Saturday.

Hemel Storm were edged 80-82 by Nottingham Hoods in a nail-biting National League Division One clash at Hemel Leisure Centre on Saturday in front of a packed house.

After months of planning and anticipation, the England and Lions great Jason Leonard came to the Hemel Hempstead-based Camelot club the previous Thursday night to take a two-hour seniors’ coaching session along with Camelot club coach Sam Townsend.

The Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead HC ladies’ first team won a significant game against fellow promotion challengers Potters Bar at the weekend to put Berko three points clear at the top of the league table.

Rush Judo are celebrating fantastic results at the British Judo Association (BJA) National Championships held at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield over the weekend.

Resurgent Kings Langley made it four wins on the spin when they triumphed 3-1 over play-off contenders Hendon last Tuesday night.

Leverstock Green exited the FA Vase at the third round stage when they were beaten 5-1 at Histon on Sunday afternoon.

Tring Athletic earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw against top-of-the-table Biggleswade FC in the FA Vase third round on Saturday to ensure they stayed in the hat for Monday’s draw.

Corby Town came from behind to beat Berkhamsted 2-1 in a battle of sides in the playoff zone on Saturday.

Hemel Town’s revival under new boss Joe Deeney hit a stumbling block on Saturday after the Tudors went down 2-1 at Concord Rangers – despite playing against ten men for all of the second half.

A total of 15 youngsters from Berkhamsted Swimming Club lined up at The Venue in Borehamwood over the weekend for the sixth Hoddesdon County Qualifier meet, which delivered some excellent results for the club.