Joint-boss George Parris had some sympathy for opponents Crawley Down as Whitehawk powered back to the top of the County League table with an 8-1 thrashing of the visitors.
Ryan McBride (two), Sam Fisk (two), Jay Lovett, Josh Jones, Marc Whiteman and Ebou Jallow all scored as Hawks responded to last weekend’s defeat against Shoreham in impressive fashion.
Parris: “I think they were a bit unlucky to catch us on a good day and felt the backlash after last Saturday’s loss.
“It was eight but we should have had double figures as we missed a few chances. The goals were shared around and overall it was a good team performance.
“It puts us back on top and that calms nerves if there were any but there is a long way to go.”
Shoreham moved into second place as they beat troubled Crowborough 7-0 with Dean Smith bagging a hat-trick while Richard Hudson (two), Dan Jordan and Sam Blundell found the net.
Co-boss Darren Donnelly said: “We led 3-0 at half-time but hadn’t played that well. We improved second-half and thoroughly deserved the win against a young side.
“It helps our goal difference but there’s a long way to go and there are several sides who are going to be involved in the chase apart from us and Whitehawk.”
One of those is likely to be defending champions Eastbourne United, who edged out Selsey 2-1 at The Oval thanks to a superb Steve Morris volley.
Morris had opened the scoring with a fine half-volley but Rob Wimble’s 25-yard strike restored parity before Morris struck again from long distance.
Boss Brian Dennis said: “It was a fantastic strike for the winner but all three goals were good. It wasn’t a pretty game but we ground out the result and that is the sign of a good side.”
Chichester stay tucked into the pack at the top with a 2-0 win over St Francis Rangers with goals by James Temple and Toby Lempriere.
Mile Oak’s bid to escape the relegation places got a boost as they won 3-1 at Three Bridges with Kieran Howard, substitute Graham Martin and Nick Lansdale, with a thumping header, on target.
Oaks’ Tony Burnett said: “It’s a massive win for us and, hopefully, we can push on.
“It was pleasing we won after they equalised as we’ve had a few big losses and that drains your confidence.”
Bob Munnery’s Ringmer were the first side to play on division two Little Common’s pitch since drainage work and won 2-1 in the John O’Hara Cup thanks to a Joe Tubon brace.
Munnery said: “We could have won by more but it’s a nice, little club with friendly people and they have a good side.
“The pitch has problems now but will be fine once it beds down.”
There was an upset at the Beacon as division two Seaford Town beat Hassocks 2-1 with Joe Cutress pouncing on a spilled cross for their opener and Ben Dartnell adding a second after keeper Joel Harding’s punch under pressure fell kindly to him. Arni Kublickas got the Robins’ consolation.
Luke Piscina got the only goal as East Grinstead edged out division two basement side Midhurst and Easebourne.
Scott Murfin scored one and laid on two other goals in his first game for Wick since returning this week from Gosport Borough as Hailsham were beaten 4-1 in the RUR Cup.
Ben Torode, Phil Turner and Josh Sutcliffe, with his first goal for three years, were the other scorers.
Peacehaven also progressed with a 3-1 win over Redhill as Lee Newman, Tom Burton and Callum Saunders all struck.
Lingfield edged out Arundel 2-1 in their first round game with Steve Cant scoring for the visitors.
Pagham’s Brett Forden, Sean Towers (two) and Danny Cowtan struck as division two Wealden were beaten 4-2 in the Senior Cup.
Ryan McBride (two), Sam Fisk (two), Jay Lovett, Josh Jones, Marc Whiteman and Ebou Jallow all scored as Hawks responded to last weekend’s defeat against Shoreham in impressive fashion.
Parris: “I think they were a bit unlucky to catch us on a good day and felt the backlash after last Saturday’s loss.
“It was eight but we should have had double figures as we missed a few chances. The goals were shared around and overall it was a good team performance.
“It puts us back on top and that calms nerves if there were any but there is a long way to go.”
Shoreham moved into second place as they beat troubled Crowborough 7-0 with Dean Smith bagging a hat-trick while Richard Hudson (two), Dan Jordan and Sam Blundell found the net.
Co-boss Darren Donnelly said: “We led 3-0 at half-time but hadn’t played that well. We improved second-half and thoroughly deserved the win against a young side.
“It helps our goal difference but there’s a long way to go and there are several sides who are going to be involved in the chase apart from us and Whitehawk.”
One of those is likely to be defending champions Eastbourne United, who edged out Selsey 2-1 at The Oval thanks to a superb Steve Morris volley.
Morris had opened the scoring with a fine half-volley but Rob Wimble’s 25-yard strike restored parity before Morris struck again from long distance.
Boss Brian Dennis said: “It was a fantastic strike for the winner but all three goals were good. It wasn’t a pretty game but we ground out the result and that is the sign of a good side.”
Chichester stay tucked into the pack at the top with a 2-0 win over St Francis Rangers with goals by James Temple and Toby Lempriere.
Mile Oak’s bid to escape the relegation places got a boost as they won 3-1 at Three Bridges with Kieran Howard, substitute Graham Martin and Nick Lansdale, with a thumping header, on target.
Oaks’ Tony Burnett said: “It’s a massive win for us and, hopefully, we can push on.
“It was pleasing we won after they equalised as we’ve had a few big losses and that drains your confidence.”
Bob Munnery’s Ringmer were the first side to play on division two Little Common’s pitch since drainage work and won 2-1 in the John O’Hara Cup thanks to a Joe Tubon brace.
Munnery said: “We could have won by more but it’s a nice, little club with friendly people and they have a good side.
“The pitch has problems now but will be fine once it beds down.”
There was an upset at the Beacon as division two Seaford Town beat Hassocks 2-1 with Joe Cutress pouncing on a spilled cross for their opener and Ben Dartnell adding a second after keeper Joel Harding’s punch under pressure fell kindly to him. Arni Kublickas got the Robins’ consolation.
Luke Piscina got the only goal as East Grinstead edged out division two basement side Midhurst and Easebourne.
Scott Murfin scored one and laid on two other goals in his first game for Wick since returning this week from Gosport Borough as Hailsham were beaten 4-1 in the RUR Cup.
Ben Torode, Phil Turner and Josh Sutcliffe, with his first goal for three years, were the other scorers.
Peacehaven also progressed with a 3-1 win over Redhill as Lee Newman, Tom Burton and Callum Saunders all struck.
Lingfield edged out Arundel 2-1 in their first round game with Steve Cant scoring for the visitors.
Pagham’s Brett Forden, Sean Towers (two) and Danny Cowtan struck as division two Wealden were beaten 4-2 in the Senior Cup.
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