KENT Exiles returned from league leaders Milton Keynes Panthers with a creditable 36-36 draw.

Zac Ritchie starred for the Orpington based side, throwing for five touchdowns, with Audley Swain (2), Yazid Garba (2) and Wesley Eversley making the catches.

Lapses in concentration gifted the Pathfinders a lead late on in the game, but a dramatic field goal from Bradley McManus tied the scores as the game ended.

Exiles head coach Tony Bainbridge said: “My young team once again showed a lot of heart and courage to come back in this game, but we also showed a lot of elementary mistakes to get us in the position in the first place.

“The bottom line is we are still unbeaten and still have a long way to go in this season.

“Our division is showing that anything can happen.”

Maidstone Pumas visit the Exiles in their first home game of the season on June 5.

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