NATIONAL League division two south champions Tendring Volleyball Club maintained their unbeaten record when they won in straight sets at home to London Lynx.

Lynx are one of the sides still in the hunt for second spot.

They were motivated and determined to leave with three points, but Tendring's Frinton fortress proved crucial and the hosts extended their unbeaten run to an impressive 16 wins.

They started the game looking focused and confident.

The first set began with a couple of huge spikes by Lynx’s Ugnius Marganavicius and Benas Sileika.

Tendring had to adjust their block-defence set-up and, after a few spectacular blocks by Stuart Dove and Jacob Jones, Lynx’s attacks became more erratic and many errors followed.

Tendring’s experience showed as well-placed serves caused problems for Lynx’s passing unit.

Lynx’s attacking power diminished and Tendring capitalised, running successful counter-attacks via middle men Jacob Jones and Bastien Chabe-Ferret and wings Andrew Styan and Tomasz Morawski to take the first set 25-20.

Tendring started the second set strongly and did not allow their visitors to get into their stride.

Libero Rees Warren caused Lynx’s attackers problems by picking up one after another of their huge spikes, which setter Connor Bui would convert into a precise set to one of Tendring’s offensive players, who would then score with a clever and well-placed hit.

Serving was again key to their success and Morawski went on a seven-point serving run, allowing the set to close at 25-15.

Lynx tried to regroup for the third set, adjusting their positions.

However, the experienced Tendring team reacted immediately and continued to serve strongly, passing well and being clinical in offence.

The third set was under Tendring’s control and, despite a spirited comeback from Lynx at the end, they managed to close comfortably at 25-20.

The MVP was given to outside player Morawski.

Next up, Tendring will now host Bristol VC on April 21.