WARRINGTON'S representative team will compete in Federation National League Division Five again next year.

They missed out on promotion but also avoided relegation when defeating Menai 445-374 on Sunday.

Progression to Division Four fell short by three points after Leeds' surprise win against Bradford.

The home team smashed their opponents 230-186 at Woolston, while the away side came out on top 215-188 as they fought for every chalk at Bethesda.

John Bradshaw was a 21-6 winner in the Manchester Road contest, with Rob Lawrenson also keeping his opponent below double figures among the eight home successes.

On the road in North Wales, Alex Heeps impressed with a 21-7 card while Mat Humphrys triumphed 21-9 in the seven wins achieved.

Results:

Menai 188 Warrington 215: Glyn Roberts 7 Alex Heeps 21, Barry Harris 21 Dave Twigg 17, Kevin Fallows 11 Neil Dolan 21, Ioan Critchlow 10 Mark Budworth 21, Arfon Jones 16 Dawn Hayes 21, Alan Caughter 15 Sandra Gilfedder 21, Elfyn Jones 21 Clare Frangleton 11, Sion Roberts 21 Ron Jones 9, Keith Bailey 21 Steve Gilfedder 12, Derek Stanley 15 Eric Frangleton 21, Ken Parry 21 Simon Harrison 19, Stuart Thomas 9 Matt Humphrys 21.

Warrington 230 Menai 186: Phil Davies 21 Geraint Booth 13, Jon Charlton 21 Gavin Davies 18, John Bradshaw 21 Arwel Williams 6, Jon Garrett Snr 16 Ryan Short 21, Damian Morrison 21 Meilir Ellinson 18, Lee Johnstone 21 Dylan Williams 13, Julie Chapman 14 John Short 21, Kevin Wainwright 21 Hefin Jones 12, Steve Jackson 15 John Glyn Davies 21, Martin Deakin 17 Dion Owen 21, John Garrett Jnr 21 Andrew Stanley 13, Rob Lawrenson 21 Dave Williams 9.