An exciting tussle saw both teams show skills that were sadly lacking in the following day's games involving the supposedly superior first XVs.

Renegades, having a somewhat embarrassing surplus of good quality backs in their club, had Pat Jones and Tom Dixon -- normally regular first XV players -- to thank for 14 of their points.

Dixon's direct running also contributed to another try in the first half, which helped him win Amstel Player of the Week honours for the second time this season.

Police showed a lot of spirit and were courageous in defence in the second half even after Renegades substituted two injured players, national team members Mike Gorrie and Pat Bryan.

As expected, Renegades' backs took the ball at speed and outpaced their Police counterparts resulting in four tries through Nick Elwig (two) Jones and Dixon.

The first half score stood at 17-5 after Jones and Elwig's tries. Police replied with a try by Mike Devey.

In the second half, Police defended well against pressure from Renegades' forwards and came back to life when Colin Lund cleverly used a high kick to beat Jones, which resulted in a try under the posts.

Andy Wright converted the try and added another penalty, bringing the score to 17-15.

Ten minutes from time, Dixon sealed Police's fate with an individual try from 60 yards, beating two defenders with his lightning speed. Jones converted for the final 24-15 score.

The other scheduled match saw Mariners forfeit to Teachers.

SOFTBALL SOF Commercial League C Division co-leaders Cooper and Lines exploded for a mind-boggling 30 runs on Friday night at Bernard Park against Anfossi and Butterfield.

The final score read 30-7 with five runs coming off the bat of Cooper and Lines' Harold Aitken, who enjoyed a stellar night going four-for-five including four doubles.

Andrew Beek similarly had four hits to aid in the run chase.

Three other matches in Division C were played over the weekend and saw Showbizz remain in a tie with Cooper and Lines after they downed Marsh and McLennan 15-9.

Meanwhile, International Risk beat Kempe and Whittle 18-10.

Saturday had Division D take centre stage.

Gray and Kempe rode the tails of a five-for-five performance by Wayne Bascome to a 20-4 triumph over Docksiders.

Centre Re was also successful in beating Business Systems 21-6.

BF&M won by default over Alexander Insurance.

Last week's action witnessed Bobcats close the gap on Division B leaders Breezers with a hard-fought 19-11 victory over Bacardi Bats.

Meanwhile St. David's evened their record at .500 as they demolished Arthur Andersen 13-4.

One other match pitted PALMS against Team Fashions and the former made quick work of their opponents, needing only five innings to realise a 16-1 victory.

Make up games for Sunday, December 6 4.30: Team Fashions v Bobcats; 6.00: Tropical Breezers v PALMS; 7.30: Sousa's v AICO SOCCER SOC Berkeley Institute are the runaway leaders in the Intermediate Division of local Secondary School soccer with a commanding five-point lead on both Whitney Institute and Saltus Grammar.

With 10 points from five matches, Berkeley are unbeaten and untied and have scored 28 goals while conceeding just six.

Meanwhile, Whitney head the Junior Division by a slim one-point margin over Sandys Secondary and are two points in front of third-placed Warwick Secondary.

A similar situation occurs in the Senior Divison with Warwick Secondary (seven points) first, followed by Berkeley (six) and Whitney (five).

The following is the draw for the Secondary Schools KO Cup. The first-named team is considered the home side and they will be responsible for providing game balls.

Matches are to be played this week.

Junior Division Whitney v Sandys; Berkeley v Saltus Intermediate Division Sandys v Warwick Academy; Berkeley v Saltus Senior Division Warwick Secondary v Warwick Academy; Saltus v Berkeley The Jock Stein Celtic Supporters Club will hold its annual general meeting on Thursday at BAA club (7 p.m.). New members are welcome.

TABLE TENNIS PP Action in the Bank of Butterfield Table Tennis League continues tonight with matches beginning at 7.30 unless noted. Home teams are listed first.

St. George's Community Centre v BAA; Prison Officers v Eastern Stars; Social Club v BPSA; Hamilton Parish II v Bermuda College; West Indian Association v Cleveland (8 p.m.); Wolves v Southampton Princess (8 p.m.).

BASKETBALL BAS The Bermuda Youth Organisation will have a signing-up session today for those interested in playing basketball in the coming season. Youngsters between the ages of seven and 14 years old should sign up at the NAS Annex by the main gate from 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

TRIATHLON TRI The Bermuda Triathlon Association will be holding its annual general meeting tomorrow at the Police Recreation Club (7.30 p.m.).