POPPLETON 2 won promotion to division one of the Tyke Petroleum Men’s Tennis League after a thrilling last game with rivals Castlegarth.

Castlegarth beat relegated Wheldrake 72-36 to set up a division two promotion decider with Poppleton in the final week of the campaign.

The Wetherby side needed to beat Poppleton by a 20-game margin to overtake them, but the game ended in a draw. In division six, Cliffe needed a point in their final game at home to struggling Escrick to overhaul Civil Service 2 and win promotion to division five.

However, Cliffe lost the first round 20-16 and went on to lose the match 56-52 and they finished third, behind Civil Service on games won.

Ups and downs

Division 1: champions, Dunnington; relegated, Boston Spa and Strensall.

Division 2: champions, David Lloyd; promoted, Poppleton 2; relegated, Knaresborough and Wheldrake.

Division 3: champions, Pocklington; promoted, Stamford Bridge; relegated, Dunnington 2 and Wilberfoss.

Division 4: champions, Boston Spa 2; promoted, Castlegarth 2; relegated, Sheriff Hutton and Bishopthorpe.

Division 5: champions, Fulford 2; promoted, Copmanthorpe 2; relegated, Heworth and York 3.

Division 6: champions, Rowntree Park 2; promoted, Civil Service 2; relegated, Wigginton 3 and Wilberfoss 2.

Division 7: champions, Wheldrake 2; promoted, York 4.