REDDITCH RFC scored five tries in a 47-31 defeat at Kidderminster Carolians II to come away with a try bonus point.
A hat-trick from Jon Beale and further tries from Matt Allen and Joe Purvis helped the Kingfishers secure a bonus point at Marlpool Lane.
And the result means Redditch sit 10th in the Counties 4 Midlands West (South) table.
The Kingfishers scored the game’s first try when Beale received Allen’s pass and dove over the line as Will Spires added the extras.
Kidderminster responded with three quickfire converted tries to turn the game on its head.
However, Redditch hit back as Purvis teed up Allen to score the away side’s second try.
The Carolians crossed twice more before the interval to take a commanding 23-point lead into the break.
And Kidderminster touched down again after the break to all but seal the points.
However, Redditch sparked into life when Beale collected a stray clearance and crossed for his second try of the game.
And Purvis then finished off a strong forward drive before Beale completed his hat-trick from a crossfield kick.
The Kingfishers closed the gap to nine points only for the Carolians to score a late try and deny Redditch the chance of snatching a losing bonus point.
Redditch are next in action against Five Ways Old Edwardians on Saturday, March 22 with kick-off at 3pm at Bromsgrove Road.
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