Burythorpe and York both had big wins and are well clear of the field in the first division of the Horwath Pulleyn Heselton York Vale League.

Bishopthorpe held off Ovington while Hemingbrough pulled off a much needed win at Norwich Union, successfully defending their meagre 74.

Drax picked up a couple of bowling points at Westow before the rains came and they now enjoy a healthy lead at the top of division two.

York Post Office were struggling at 44 for 6 against Thixendale before the rain saved them.

Clifton Alliance made it four wins on the trot by beating British Sugar and are on the fringe of the promotion race.

Kelfield gave their hopes of avoiding relegation a boost with victory against Fulfordgate.

Stillingfleet were well beaten by Ben Johnson's and slip to third place in division three. North Duffield are second after their comfortable win over Askham Bryan, while leaders Copmanthorpe were rained off.

The only game to be completed in division four was at Bishopthorpe who lost to on-song Selby by 104 runs.

York take over the leadership of division five after their five wicket win at Selby. Wistow were beaten by third-placed Tadcaster Magnet while bottom club Copmanthorpe beat Woodhouse by four wickets.