IT sports Wigginton cruised to another impressive victory over struggling Hull and East Riding.

The sensational York side, who remain unbeaten so far in the Yorkshire Squash premier division this term, pushed aside bottom side Hull 5-0 in little over two hours.

Captain Matthew Lowery picked an unchanged side from that which defeated Huddersfield, opting to select only two professionals and go with local stars Jamie Hopwood, Matthew Lowery and Ian Tooms.

However, the tie didn't start as first planned. Tooms, playing at number five, found himself 2-0 down to an impressive Richard Long after a difficult opening 30 minutes. But the experienced Tooms dug in deep and managed to clinch the match 3-2 in a 100-minute marathon to stun his young opponent.

The other four ties were a little more straightforward.

Playing at number four Lowery made light work of his opponent Andy Cockerill, maintaining his impressive form to win easily 3-0.

Hopwood proved far too good for his opponent Lee Twydale, who was playing out of his depth, winning easily 3-0.

At number two was veteran professional Duncan Walsh, who showed his wealth of experience and ability to polish off his opponent Paul Norton, like Hopwood, by a comfortable 3-0 margin.

Ever-present professional Paul Hargrave played at number one against a skilful Lee Scott.

However, after an entertaining first game Hargrave's class prevailed for him to eventually win 3-0.

The victory now leaves Wigginton with a mammoth lead at the top of the premiership table.

However, a difficult fortnight lies ahead for the side, with an away trip to third-placed Queens of Halifax, and then a clash in the National club knockout championship away at Pontefract.

Both ties promised to be heated affairs with an array of top-calibre stars on show.

Updated: 09:43 Saturday, January 25, 2003