Woolhope's short mat bowlers once again took the LEH Trophy beating Ross-on-Wye in a close final.

The knockout cup competition is contested by clubs from across Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.

The final at Upton Bishop was a repeat of last year’s all Herefordshire affair contested between Woolhope and Ross with both sides having tasted semi-final success against Gloucestershire opposition.

The first session of the final saw Ross get off to a good start with the singles being won by Ross’s Ian Park by five shots against Anthony Rogers and a tight pairs match ended in a draw.

Becci Cox’s Woolhope triples responded by taking victory despite the gap closing to four shots by the end.

The match result rested on the fours which Ross held a slender overall lead with two ends to go.

However, Dominic Rogers’ team ended the game strongly to give Woolhope wins in both second session disciplines and an overall four shot match victory.

This victory meant that Woolhope achieved their 5th win in the competition, matching Ross’s overall record of victories.