Witney warmed up for the Oxfordshire Cup final with an impressive 37-13 victory at Beaconsfield in Southern Counties North Outside centre James Lamb gave Witney the lead with a barnstorming try, which Tom Harper con- verted.
Harper's penalty made it 10-0, but an errant long pass from fly half Matt Watts set up a converted try for the hosts.
Beaconsfield added a penalty before the break, but Witney looked comfortable thanks to a rare Alan Richens try that Harper con- verted.
Witney then showed more adventure and flanker Carl Campbell fed full back Johnny Wheater to score in the corner.
The game was made safe with a typically crashing try from Watts and a great break from replacement Joe Rowles, sprinting over from the 22.
Harper added the conversion and a further penalty, while Beaconsfield landed a memorable drop goal.
Witney are now guaranteed to be Oxfordshire's highest finishers in the division after Grove's disappointing 19-0 loss at Olney.
Hosts Chipping Norton gave leaders Redingensians a good battle before losing 20-12.
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