Stevenage won bragging rights with a double success over neighbours Blueharts.

The ladies' first team beat the Hitchin club's second string 3-1 in Division Two South West of the East Hockey League.

The Comet: Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West.Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West. (Image: Richard Ellis)

All four goals came in the second half with Stevenage taking the lead only for Blueharts to equalise but once the hosts got back in front, they clinched the win late on to retain their position on top of the table.

The Comet: Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West.Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West. (Image: Richard Ellis)

Nikki Greaves, Liz Phoenix and Philippa Jones got the goals for Stevenage.

The Comet: Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West.Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West. (Image: Richard Ellis)

The men's first team went goal-crazy against Blueharts thirds, eventually winning 8-4.

The Comet: Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West.Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West. (Image: Richard Ellis)

It was good spirited throughout and the end to end action made it a superb advert for the sport in north Herts.

The Comet: Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West.Stevenage's first team beat Blueharts thirds 8-4 in East Hockey League Division Two South West. (Image: Richard Ellis)

Aiden Parker, with two, David Scales, Dan Farnan, Andy Davies, Jack Scott, Mike Oliver and Luke Wilkinson scored to leave Stevenage sixth and Blueharts 10th.

The Comet: Ian Jackson (left) and Simon Russell both scored for Stevenage thirds before umpiring the club's first-team game against Blueharts.Ian Jackson (left) and Simon Russell both scored for Stevenage thirds before umpiring the club's first-team game against Blueharts. (Image: Richard Ellis)

Elsewhere for the men there was a 2-2 draw for the seconds at Rickmansworth, Will Hammond and Nathan Derrick twice putting the min front before the hosts equalised.

The thirds though lost 5-2 to Luton Town, Simon Russell and Ian Jackson their scorers.

The Comet: The ladies' second team at Stevenage Hockey Club.The ladies' second team at Stevenage Hockey Club. (Image: Richard Ellis)

Back in the ladies' section there was a 3-1 win for the seconds over Cheshunt courtesy of goals from Kate Mouncey, Josie Bygrave and Jude Seller and the fifths who thumped Berkhamsted & Hemel 5-0.

Goal machine Sarah Hoar got four of them with Frances Rea getting the other.

The thirds lost 3-1 to the same side, Bec McGrelis on target, while Samantha Robbins was the scorer as the fourths drew with Bishop's Stortford.

The sixths though brought one more win, beating Saffron Walden 3-2 with goals from Holly Manning (two) and Sharon Harker.