ALDERLEY Edge Hockey Club’s top men’s and women’s teams collected three points apiece in their respective North Premier Leagues.

The men gained a much needed win against Sheffield Bankers, having achieved only a point from their past two games.

But Edge, lacking some sharpness early on, had to come back from 2-0 down to seal victory.

The hosts pulled a goal back courtesy of a powerful low flick into the bottom left corner from Rob Tremlow.

This was followed by an equally merciless strike from Si Parr.

The second half began as the first had ended, with Edge playing flowing hockey and creating chances, one of which was converted by Ben Whitehead when he pounced on a loose ball in the D and rifled the ball into the top right corner of the net.

This proved to be the winning goal as a renewed onslaught from the opposition was thwarted by a resolute defensive effort from Raj Kay, Chris Cook, Scott Mattingly and Sean Hadfield in goal.

The men take on Timperley this weekend.

Edge’s women came out on top 3-1 in a scrappy game at Neston.

Numerous short corners went begging at both ends but fantastic defensive work and great work in goal by player of the match Alanis Sky Parkinson prevented Neston converting any of theirs.

Sarah Hopkin converted one for Edge after 20 minutes to open the scoring.

This was followed with a goal from Dominique Debeijer just before half time on her debut.

Amanda Bennison made it three for Edge early in the second half before Neston pulled one back two minutes later.

The men’s seconds beat Crewe Vagrants 7-6 in North Hockey League Division Two.

Star of game was Joe Coxon with a hat-trick. Joe Gregory and Ollie Jones scored powerfully struck goals, with Jack Smith and Chris Hardy also notching from short corners.

The women’s seconds drew 2-2 with Deeside in Cheshire League Division One.

Missing five players from the previous week’s squad, they started tentatively, allowing Deeside to convert a short corner from their first attack after 15 minutes.

Edge then lost their shape and intensity, allowing Deeside to score again.

The second half saw Edge transformed.

They passed with accuracy, their attacks had purpose, and they played with much greater intensity.

Two converted short corners from Claire Davidson drew the scores level.