York IBC’s men claimed runners-up spot in the Yorkshire League first division for the second year running after relegated opponents Hornsea failed to raise a team.
Having already won the away leg 4-2 on points, York collected a further 12 under league rules to finish one point ahead of Thornaby.
York will now play Thornaby in the Challenge Cup at New Earswick IBC a week on Saturday, while division one champions Scarborough meet second division counterparts North Cave.
York host the county knockout finals starting this Saturday at 11am with the singles between Featherstone’s John Whiteley and Scarborough’s James Austin and the Under-25s singles between York’s David Attwood and Hornsea’s Scott Burrell. York meet Featherstone in the fours at 2pm.
The pairs final between Doncaster and Selby and the triples between Featherstone and Huddersfield are from 1pm on Sunday.
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