MATTY MULHEARN hit four goals as Dringhouses stayed on course for the York FA Under-19s League title by thrashing Bishopthorpe White Rose 9-0.

James Smith, Sam Drake, Cam Loftus, Jack Stockell and Tom Rushworth were also on target.

Rawcliffe stayed on their coattails, though, with a crucial 4-1 home win over fourth-placed Easingwold Hawks. George Brown, Dan Hobson, Adam Wilson and Niall Smallwood were their marksmen, Jack Peel replying.

Third-placed York Cubs thrashed 10-man Wigginton Grasshoppers 12-2, Ed Chapman leading the way with five goals.

Dan Zimer also hit a hat-trick with Louis Cade (2), Charlie Buckley and Clayton Shepherdson completing the rout. Joe Manship and Harry Clapham got Wiggy's consolations.