THE final weekend of scheduled matches in the Fulford Ladies Invitation Tennis League saw York 1 celebrate winning the division one title after back-to-back wins against Starbeck.

Captain Kathryn Maude and Karen Retief claimed 22 and 26 games in the two victories which secured York’s third title in a row and means they complete the season as the only unbeaten team in the league. Elsewhere, an incredible 34 game haul from Emma Owen and youngster Rebecca Hill led Pocklington to victory at Poppleton and ensured their first division safety. Dunnington overcame York 2 so will finish as runners up.

David Lloyd won the battle of the two promoted teams in division two by beating Bishopthorpe 60-48 to take the title.

Louise Durkin and Louise Wilkinson bagged an invaluable 22 games to help Pocklington to a 57-51 victory over Castlegarth. It was a result which confirmed the Wetherby club’s relegation along with Appleton, who fell to a 73-35 loss at Rufforth.

Wigginton and Cliffe will be promoted from division three. Wig look favourites for the title after destroying Poppleton 81-27, while a 31-game haul from captain Jane Pemberton and Charlotte Sykes saw Cliffe home against Knaresborough.

Popp’s loss means they will be relegated along with Riccall, who narrowly lost out 56-52 to Rowntree Park.

Tollerton confirmed their promotion from division four with a 64-44 win at Sutton but Copmanthorpe’s victory at struggling Cawood leaves them looking the likely champions.

Knareborough continue to fight for survival after beating Boston Spa 62-46.

The top two met in division five where a 33-game haul from Louise Smith and Jill Rounce helped Bubwith to a resounding victory over second placed Dunnington.

Amanda Robson and Jackie Heseltine claimed 26 games in Copmanthorpe’s win over Fulford and so confirmed their relegation along with Stamford Bridge.

David Lloyd are within touching distance of promotion from division six after overcoming a depleted Copmanthorpe side.

Regular top scorers Gerry Screeton and Michelle Helm scored 32 games to enable Wilberfoss to sign off their title winning season with a victory at Sheriff Hutton.

* This season’s Beryl Bean over-55s tournament will be hosted by Poppleton tennis club on Sunday, October 4, at 10am.

Anyone wishing to enter should contact rcantrell@ntlworld.com or hilarymsuk@yahoo.co.uk via e mail or phone 01904795222. Entry fee will be £4 per couple which can be paid on the day.