IT was Saffron Seals’ turn to host visiting teams from Basildon, Maldon and Romford – with Seals coming second in this the third round of the Essex Mini League.

The final result was Romford 178 points, Saffron Seals 162, Basildon 157, Maldon 99.

As usual in this league each event was very competitive, and the following PB times were gained by the host team:

10 years & under (50m)

Back - Sian Bignall-Smith 48.00; Aaron MacDermott 45.32

Breast - Mya Sanderson 54.67; Luhan Bely 51.41

Fly (25m) - Ellie Lewis 18.85; Kieran Harrison 19.69

F/S - Sian Bignall-Smith 42.47

11 years & under

Back - Katie Whyte 44.03

Breast - Katie Woodstock 47.34; Jack Stanton-Stock 49.47

Fly - Evelyn McLaughlin 46.37; Kieran Holder 49.19

F/S - Harriet Dunham 37.85

13 years & under

Back - Anna Halsey 40.50

Breast - Mael Bely 44.90

Fly - Hudson Rees-Jones 40.13

F/S (100m) - Christian Channer 1.14.44

Open Age (14 years +)

Back - Sean Elsom 37.78

Breast - Tom Berry 36.94

Fly - Georgina Dunham 36.69; Tom Pitts 31.78

F/S (100m) - Lizzie Eddershaw 1.10.40