SESSAYwill be playing in the top flight of the Hunters York & District Senior Cricket League next season after securing promotion at Pickering.

Simon Mason (49) top scored for the leaders but it was Jacob Spencer (29no) and Joseph Watson (26no) who were at the crease when a 15th victory was sealed.

Sessay's total of 138-3 came after Stephen Langstaff (4-24) had reduced the home side to 136 all out.

Driffield Town are second despite losing at home to Whitkirk.

Set 174, the visitors secured victory with six balls to spare thanks to an unbeaten 80 from Mark Murphy.

Earlier, James Malthouse took 3-35 while Ben Dobson (39) and Nicky Johnson (35) were the main contributors to Driffield's total.

Bolton Percy had Tom Atkinson to thank as his excellent performance ensured they remain on course for promotion. Matt Dunn (51) top scored for hosts Osbaldwick but Atkinson’s (3-44) efforts with the ball helped keep the total below 200.

He then made 90 out of a total of 198-3.

Bridlington remain in fifth after a comfortable victory at Folkton & Flixton by 80 runs.

Goole Town continued their revival with a convincing win at Beverley Town in a one-sided contest. James Kerr (3-10) was the pick of the bowling attack as the hosts were dismissed for 125 despite 46 from Kieran Thompson. The visitors then strolled to a nine-wicket victory with Ashton Nottingham (65no) and Oscar Sugden (46no) both unbeaten.

Malton & Old Malton climbed up a place following victory over Sewerby.

Ryan Gaughan (4-18) helped bowl out the visitors for 108 after Ashish Kundi top scored with 29. Shaun Harland (51) then made his fourth half-century of the season in a seven-wicket win.