The Isle of Man men’s hockey team made a winning start to the counties tournament in Portsmouth.
Strikes from Andrew Whiting (two) and Andy Vernon-Browne, plus debut goals from Sam Moffatt and James Harrison, sealed a 5-1 success over the Royal Navy.
They were then narrowly beaten 2-1 by Herefordshire in their second match with Alex Bell on target for the Island.
The Manx team face Surrey and Leicestershire on Sunday.
FC Isle of Man and AFC Liverpool to meet in vital hunt for points
Both teams eager to move further clear of drop zone
Hockey: Cup finals double-header on the cards
Three Island national sides in EH Championship action this weekend
Rugby: Douglas to host Sandbach in big top-of-the-table clash
Vagabonds, Vagabonds Ladies and Ramsey all at home for final matches of 2025
Football: Prem title contenders Corinthians and Peel to meet
Big top-of-the-table clash at forefront of weekend clashes
