COPMANTHORPE confirmed their promotion from division four of the Fulford Ladies Invitation Tennis League with a 60-48 win at Knaresborough.

Their two Lauras, Simpson and Atkinson, hit form when claiming 28 games.

Tollerton look likely to join them in division three after destroying New Earswick 81-27. Ed Hope and Sandra Jennings led the way, taking 30 games.

David Lloyd continue to stay in the chase after beating a depleted Sutton team, which leaves the latter dropping towards the relegation zone.

An impressive 34 game haul from captain Suzanne Straw and Fiona White eased David Lloyd 3 to an 81-27 win over struggling Bubwith in division six.

This leaves David Lloyd in second place, behind Wilberfoss, who were confirmed as champions after overcoming Appleton 67-41. Poppleton remain third after a 66-42 victory against Sheriff.

David Lloyd and Bishopthorpe both enjoyed 70-38 victories over Dunnington and Castlegarth respectively - both will be promoted from division two.

A 28 game haul from Sarah Skidmore and Denise Riley helped Rufforth to a 74-34 win against Pocklington, who are now in a three-way relegation battle after bottom club Appleton fought out a draw with mid-table Boston Spa.

Division one champions elect, York 1, continued their unbeaten run with a 60-48 win over bottom-placed Castlegarth. That was a defeat which confirmed the Wetherby club's relegation.

Fulford seem favourites to join them, although 30 games from Jo Middleton and Wendy Wong helped them to victory over Pocklington and left them with an outside chance of avoiding the drop.

Starbeck have adjusted well to life in the top flight, their 60-48 win over York 2 confirming their comfortable mid-table status. Dunnington remain in second place after beating a depleted Poppleton team.

Anna Airaksinen and Diana Longthorp bagged 29 games for Bubwith in their division five win over Heworth.

They remain top, equal on points with Dunnington, who had a closer encounter with Copmanthorpe.

Stamford Bridge’s defeat at Wigginton means they will play in division six next season. Fulford appear odds-on to join them there after losing out to Bishopthorpe.

Wigginton march on at the top of division three after they demolished Fulford 79-29. Lorraine Waudby and Sarah Blacker won 31 games. Cliffe took the points after Wistow conceded to them and so remain in second place.

* The IT Sports and IT Sports Too tournaments will take place over the weekend of September 12 and 13 at Copmanthorpe and York. Log on to www.yorktennisleague.co.uk for more details.