NETBALL: Lower-ranked teams were given a chance to challenge for silverware in Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre's Handicap Knockout Cup.

Lacon Blues held a 12-goal start over league runners-up Kingfisher and managed to clinch a 27-22 victory.

Natwest comfortably overcame a 10-goal handicap to thrash Bewdley Bombers 35-16.

And Cleobury Jokers set up a semi-final with Not the Horse and Jockey after defeating Cleobury Socials 17-14.