HEATHENS rounded off their National League programme for 2011 with a resounding home win – with several of their riders recording big scores.

The 57-39 victory over King’s Lynn moves Heathens above the Young Stars in the National League table after a blustery night at Monmore with both teams deserving credit for continuing after a heavy mid-meeting downpour.

Adam Allott proved to be the perfect choice of guest for the Heathens, the Buxton regular storming to four straight wins, and the Heathens’ engine-room was also in good working order with reserve Darryl Ritchings picking up the man-of-the-match award.

King’s Lynn’s top duo of skipper James Cockle and guest Lewis Blackbird both won tactical rides to leave them in with a chance of snatching a point in the closing stages, but back-to-back Dudley 5-1s in Heats 13 and 14 made it safe for the home side before Cockle edged out Ashley Morris in a cracking battle in the last race.

Heathens boss Will Pottinger said: “It’s a good way to finish our league programme after a tough run recently, and now we’re looking forward to the challenge matches to complete the season.

“Adam was a brilliant guest, but all of the boys rode well and I’d also like to thank the track staff for their efforts in making sure we got the meeting on.”

HEATHENS 57: Adam Allott 12, Tom Perry 11+3, Ashley Morris 11+2, Darryl Ritchings 11+2, Jamie Courtney 9+1, Danny Stoneman 3+1, Richard Franklin r/r.

KING’S LYNN 39: James Cockle 17, Lewis Blackbird 9, Tom Stokes 5, Lewis Kerr 4+1, Oliver Rayson 3, Scott Campos 1+1, Jake Knight r/r.