YORK 1 took a substantial step to retaining the Fulford Ladies Invitation Tennis League division one title after defeating second-placed Dunnington 59-49.

The ever reliable partnership of Wendy Stirke and Lou Lister top-scored in the match with 26 games.

Poppleton remain in third place after beating Castlegarth, while York 2 overcame Pocklington by a couple of games to move up to fourth in the table.

Jane Parkin and Jen Hall were unbeaten for division two leaders Bishopthorpe in their 66-42 win against Appleton.

David Lloyd remain in second place after a comprehensive win at Pocklington, while Boston Spa’s winning run was halted by Rufforth as captain Kate Lewis shuffled her team, which resulted in their three couples scoring 19, 19 and 17 games, to see them past the post.

Copmanthorpe and Tollerton continue to battle it out at the top of division four. Both recorded comfortable wins against Sutton and Boston Spa respectively, Cop’s Laura’s – Simpson and Atkinson taking 23 games.

David Lloyd had a huge win against struggling Knaresborough, who are still looking for their first victory.

The top two teams met in division three where, despite a 25 game haul from Wistow’s Rachel Huggins and Sue Hudson, Wig came out victorious. They trade places with them at the top of the table.

Rowntree Park made light work of Popp’s challenge, beating them 71-37, while Cliffe had a closer margin of victory over bottom-placed Riccall.

Top met bottom in division five. While leaders Dunnington were pushed all the way by Fulford, they eventually came out 57-51 winners. Bubwith are still in second place after beating Cop, meanwhile Bish and Stamford Bridge lost out at Wig and Heworth respectively.

Wilberfoss already look likely champions of division six - their win over David Lloyd putting them a massive eight points clear of second place Appleton, who overcame Cop.

Bubwith recorded their second consecutive win to climb the table, while Popp beat Dunnington 56-52.