Kevin Read demolished the opposition as he led Rawreth B to their fifth victory in six matches in the Premier Division of the Southend and District Table Tennis League.

His captain Babul McLeod contributed two wins in their 6-3 victory over Hullbridge C, losing only to the opposition's' two-point earner George Pavitt.

Hat-trick hero Colin Chatfield, backed by Steve Maltby with two wins, saw Rayleigh Mill return to their winning ways. A 6-3 win over Hullbridge B moves them into fourth spot.