LEADERS Coneysthorpe ‘A’ ended the first half of the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York & District Table Tennis League season with a whitewash of Clarence ‘A’.

The table-toppers managed to record a 10-0 victory despite the efforts of Aidan Ranftler.

Nathan Taylor and John Wooldridge were on top form as Bootham ‘A’ posted a 7-3 victory over York RI ‘B’.

In a re-arranged fixture, another star performance was required from Wooldridge for Bootham to share the spoils with Clarence ‘A’ in a 5-5 draw.

In division two, late substitute Steve Milner made the difference as Bootham ‘C’ battled to a 7-3 victory over Bootham ‘D’.

York RI ‘D’ cruised into second place after thrashing Shepherds ‘A’ 10-0.

Wetherby Sports Association had Alan Balmforth on top form in an 8-2 triumph over Tramways.

A fine performance from Alex McCarthy denied Shepherds ‘B’ their first win of the season as they were held to a 5-5 draw by University ‘B’.

It was a good week for Bootham ‘C’ as they recorded victories against Tramways (7-3) and York RI ‘E’ (6-4) with Adrian McClaren unbeaten.

York RI ‘C’ remain in pole position. In-form players Andy Fletcher and Jeff Cohen were untroubled in an 8-2 defeat of Ryedale@RI.

In division three, Clarence ‘C’ continued their winning streak with Bob Young undefeated in victories against both Clarence ‘D’ (7-3) and promotion rivals York RI ‘G’ (6-4).

Tom Lines put in his best performance of the season as his treble helped Crescent ‘E’ to a crucial 6-4 victory over Burnholme ‘B’.

Clarence ‘D’ defeated BT ‘B’ 7-3 thanks to a maximum for Peter Taylor and Pete Corner starred as Bootham ‘E’ edged Crescent ‘E’ 6-4.

Matt Ayres was too good as Burnholme ‘A’ crashed to a 7-3 defeat against Bootham ‘F’, while BT ‘A’ posted an 8-2 win over Shepherds ‘C’ thanks to unbeaten efforts from Jim Stevenson and Terry Botting.

York RI ‘F’ pulled further away from the pack after whitewashing bottom of the table Burnholme ‘B’.

In division four, Roy Barker played well as Wigginton & Haxby secured a close 6-4 win over York RI ‘I’.

York RI ‘J’ were beaten 8-2 by Bootham ‘G’ and were then thrashed 10-0 by Trustmarque.