IT was a stroll in the park for Liz Walker as she netted three for Southampton Ladies second team who hit newly promoted Petersfield for six.

Walker's treble was added to by strikes by Naomi Cambell, Jenny Kimber and Karen Jordan in the 6-1 victory.

The thirds met table -opping Eastleigh and had to put their 3-0 defeat down to lack of experience at this higher level following promotion last season, while the fifths enjoyed a 2-0 win over Romsey thirds thanks to goals from Amy White and Clare Lincoln.

There was no cup progress for the first team who went down 3-0 to Exeter in their National Trophy match with Sue Crowley's first half effort ruled out by the umpire.

The under-19 girls' first team played some excellent hockey to beat New Milton 6-0 with Sarah Batchelor, Becky Mortimer, Hollie Nutt, Emma Winstone, Charlotte Gallagher and Mary Ann Mulligan scoring.

The seconds had Amy White, Lisa Flemming, Jenny Wother-spoon, Sarah Russell, Kath Harley, Aveni Sheath and Charlotte Leathem to thank for their win over Romsey.

There was a first ever match in the under-14 league second division for the under-12s who came home victorious with goals from Hannah Jenvey and Alice Dibben.

Hamble Ladies scored a dramatic last second equaliser to draw with Romsey 3-3.