Hat-trick hero Joe Plant stars as leaders Air Benders see off Avengers 5-4 in Bridlington Table Tennis League second division

Vicky Barton shot a brace for The Avengers in Division Two.

Bridlington Table Tennis League Division Two leaders Air Benders overcame Avengers 5-4 thanks to Joe Plant’s hat-trick and a Tom Ryan double.

Avengers offered stern resistance with a Vicky Barton brace and singles from Tina Crockford and Mike Roebuck, writes Tony Wigley.

The James Gang are in close pursuit after their 5-4 triumph over Quality Service.

Jacob James scored an excellent hat-trick and Leon James a brace, Sandie Edwards replied with a double plus singles from Dave Brown and Kevin Raynor.

Bridlington Table Tennis League Division Two leaders Air Benders, from left, Tom Ryan, Karl Plant and Joe Plant.

Spin Doctors remain third after a 5-4 victory over Mad Batters, Paul Harper and Jon Bell scored twice and Lindsay Harper added a singles.

Robert Deegan claimed a treble and Simon Bekker added a single in reply.

Cobras are 23 points clear in Division One as they prevailed 6-3 over James Builders.

Chris Deegan, Peter Clarkson and Neil Thomas each scored twice, but the imperious Simon James made a welcome return with a superb treble for Builders.

Gavin Smithies claimed a treble for Crazy Gang in Division One.

Crazy Gang remain second as they beat Barracudas 5-4 in a close finish.

Gavin Smithies was unbeaten and singles by Caron Holdsworth and Paul Wilkinson sealed victory, Roy Hill and Gerard Ferre hit doubles in reply.

Tornadoes beat Vikings 6-3 with a George Fry treble, a Paul Harper brace and an Ian McKenna single, Tom Ryan and Paul Waterson replied for Vikings.

Paul Wilkinson and Gavin Smithies won the Wednesday night round/robin tournament

Hat-trick hero ​Joe Plant stars as leaders Air Benders see off Avengers 5-4 in Bridlington Table Tennis League second division

Hat-trick hero Joe Plant stars as leaders Air Benders see off Avengers 5-4 in Bridlington Table Tennis League second division