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The latest sports results from across the area

Half centuries from Jack Leaning and Dan Hughes have left Sussex Cricket in a very strong position against Warwickshire in the County Championship this morning, as Paul Farbrace’s side require 94 runs from 89 overs to secure the result and make it two wins on the bounce to start the season.

Now in football, Eastbourne Borough saw their winless run extended after losing to playoff hopefuls Hemel Hempstead 3-1.

Meanwhile, Lewes fell to a 3-0 defeat against  Cray Wanderers, while Crowborough Athletic suffered a 4-1 loss by Deal Town.

In the Southern Combinations, AFC Uckfield Town completed a late comeback to draw 3-3 with Infinity, as Jarvis Brook lost 2-0 to Selsey

Over to the Mid Sussex Leagues, Rotherfield secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Shoreham 2nd’s, as Barcombe narrowly beat the Cuckfield Rangers 2nd’s 2-1, while Buxted were held to a 0-0 draw with Rotherfield 2nd’s. 

Elsewhere, Ridgewood exited the Mid Sussex Junior Challenge Cup after being beaten by Balcombe 2nd’s 2-0, while Nutley saw their run in the Malins Cup ended by Crawley & Maidenpower Panthers on penalties.

Lastly in the mens, Newick drew 0-0 with Portslade Athletic, while Maresfield Village left with a point in their 1-1 clash with Welcroft Park Rangers 2nd’s, as Plumpton Athletic secured a 2-1 win in their fixture with Hartfield.

While in women's football, Lewes put in a commanding performance to comfortably beat Billericay Town 8-0, with a hatrrick from Lois Roche seeing The Rooks remain fifth in the standings.

Finally in the men’s rugby, Crowborough earned a convincing 43-17 victory against Beccehamian, as Heathfield & Waldron secured a 39-27 win versus Cranbrook to move into third, while Uckfield fell to a 29-17 loss to East Grinstead 2nd’s.