HENLEY beat Harlow 5-2 to edge closer to a place in the finals of the Cressex Summer League.

Henley raced into a two-goal lead thanks to Serena Hickman and Jo Simpson but Harlow fought back to level with goals from Kim Cook and Vicky Leach.

Hickman put Henley back in front just before half time and completed her hat-trick after the break half-time to become the league's top scorer with 12.

Wycombe Rye B2, improved their chances of topping the group when they beat Maidenhead 2-1. Kirsty Reeman and Laura Lippiat put them in control before Debbie Crouch replied.

A Caroline Ellis brace helped Wycombe Rye A beat Maidenhead reserves 5-2 while Chalfont and Amersham kept their qualification hopes alive with a 4-0 win over Marlow B, courtesy of a Cal Tomlinson double and singles from Heidi Jones and Alison Spicer.

Gerrards Cross and Wycombe Development Squad kept on course for the finals after a 1-1 draw.