STUDENT Isaac Beevor pulled off a notable victory over top player Paul Robertson but it was not enough to prevent York RI ‘A’ securing a 7-3 victory over University ‘A’ division one of the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York and District Table Tennis League.

Joel Wright played superbly to help Coneysthorpe to gain invaluable points in a 5-5 draw against Bootham ‘A’, while Coneysthorpe ‘A’ thrashed a depleted Clarence ‘B’ 9-1.

A treble from Aidan Ranftler was not enough to prevent Clarence ‘A’ being held to a 5-5 draw against York RI ‘B’.

In division two, leaders York RI ‘E’ beat York RI ‘C’ 7-3 with Andy Fletcher unbeaten, but he was pushed to the limit by rising star Mikey Arnold, recovering from a two-game deficit to clinch victory 11-9 in the final end.

Arnold went on to complete a memorable evening with excellent victories over highly-rated Jeff Cohen and Philippe Leopold.

Mark Blackburn was untroubled as second-placed York RI ‘D’ continued their good run with a 7-3 victory over Bootham ‘B’ and Bootham ‘D’ dispatched Shepherds ‘B’ 9-1 thanks to unbeaten performances from Dave Robinson and Dave Quinlan.

Despite the efforts of in-form Alex McCarthy, Tramways edged out a two-man University ‘B’ 6-4 and a treble from Ian Hilton allowed Wetherby to secure a 5-5 draw against Ryedale@RI.

In division three, Jim Stevenson starred as BT ‘B’ dispatched Shepherds ‘C’ 8-2, while Clarence ‘C’ had a tight 6-4 win over Burnholme ‘A’ thanks to Bob Young.

Adam Ridley was the difference when top of the table York RI ‘F’ defeated second-placed York RI ‘G’ 7-3 and Steve Ayres, on his return to competitive table tennis after a number of year’s absence, helped Bootham ‘F’ defeat Bootham ‘E’ by the same scoreline.

In division four, Lewis Harrison continued his recent run of good form with an unbeaten performance as York RI ‘J’ celebrated their first win of season, 6-4 against York RI ‘I’.

A treble from Jason Chinnian made the difference as Bootham ‘G’ edged a close encounter with Crescent ‘F’ 6-4, while leaders York RI ‘H’ strengthened their position at the top with an emphatic 9-1 triumph against a two-man University ‘C’.

The York Closed Championships are being held at York Railway Institute on February 14 and 15.

Closing date for entries is Monday, February 2.