Helen's gold is a first for Moonrakers (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Helen's gold is a first for Moonrakers

Moonrakers Judo Club students Chris Webb, Mat Mitchell and James Richardson were all medal winners at the Hampshire County Closed Judo competition.MOONRAKERS Judo players have shone in their two most recent competitions, picking up a glittering medal haul.

Helen Kite claimed gold in the Wiltshire County Invitation Championships, the club's first medal in any women's competition.

Matthew Lawless picked up a silver in the under 27kg category.

Chris Webb was a silver medallist in the 55kg class, while James Richardson had to settle for bronze.

The result was a reversal of the previous week's outcome, when James defeated Chris on penalties in the final four of the Hampshire County Closed Championship.

Mat Mitchell continued his fine form in the under 66kg competition, advancing to the final before losing out in extra time and having to settle for silver.