Sports in Kenilworth

A member of Kenilworth Runners has finished in fifth place after a 235-mile six-day ultamarathon.

Andy Snow took his place among the 21 entrants to complete the Deadwater 2021 event, starting in Scotland heading through England, to finish in the sh of Chester Castle, featuring 27,000ft of ascent.

Kenilworth Wardens reserves played out a 2-2 draw with league rivals Balsall & Berkswell Hornets, despite leading 2-0 at half time, they were pegged back by a Will Simons double in the second half.

Starting with a 4-2-3-1 formation, Wardens dominated early, with Connor Ratcliffe and Charlie Walters doing a great job in pinning Balsall's full-backs into heir own half, frustrating their 3-5-2 system.

Wasted chances cost Kenilworth Wardens as they lost 3-1 to fellow newly promoted side Triumph Athletic in the final game of preseason.

Wardens started the game well, moving the ball well and controlling the midfield.

Henry Cullen's brilliant hundred was unable to prevent Kenilworth Wardens slipping to a 48-run Birmingham Premier League Division Two defeat at Halesowen.

The Worcestershire wicket-keeper, who made 105, added 144 with the in-form Harry Johnson (81) for the visitors' fourth wicket.

Kenilworth Cricket Club managed to cling onto a draw in their match at Olton to end their host's outside chances of lifting the Warwickshire Cricket League Division One title.

Olton had declared after posting 273 for four from their 48 overs.

Kenilworth Wardens' new Sunday side played against Wellsbourne in the last preseason friendly before the season starts.

Wellsbourne controlled possession from the start, passing the ball well but not troubling Eddie Morris in goal.

Kenilworth Sporting made it back to back wins as they beat Lane Head 2-1 in the first away match of the season.

With nine regular squad players not available Sporting were thin on the ground with experienced players to make the trip to Walsall.

A late Lewis Barry goal was not enough for Kenilworth Wardens to overcome a two goal deficit against Coventry Alliance Premier side Stockton in a preseason friendly.

Kenilworth got off to a shaky start, unable to hold onto the ball and beat the Stockton press as they continually lost the ball in their own half.

Kenilworth Cricket Club lifted the Cotswold Hills Cricket League Division Six despite their match again Bearley being abandoned due to the weather.

In a bittersweet end to the league season, the Kenilworth third XI became the deserved league champions after losing just three matches all season.

Kenilworth Cricket Club not only beat the weather but also visitors Fillongley by six wickets to record a solid win with 11 overs to spare.

The hosts had restricted Fillongley to 134 for ten as Connor Shingler took a very impressive 4-11 from his 12 overs.