PAUL YOUNG ably deputised for the absent Martin Lowe as Coneysthorpe 'A' whitewashed York RI 'D' to remain top of the first division of the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York & District Table Tennis League.

Paul Robertson was on top form as York RI 'A' eased to a 7-3 victory over Bootham 'A', while a treble from Joel Wright was decisive as Coneysthorpe 'B' beat Clarence 'A' by the same scoreline.

On his seasonal debut, Filip Wojtkowiak made the difference as York RI 'B' triumphed 7-3 over their 'C' team.

Clarence 'B' emphasised their dominance of the second tier as they whitewashed a previously unbeaten Bootham 'C'.

Ian William was on top form for Shepherds 'A' but they had to settle for a 5-5 draw against a battling Strensall team.

Ryedale@RI registered their first win of the season in style by thrashing BT 'A' 10-0, and Joe Wright contributed a fine treble for Wetherby as they shared the spoils 5-5 with University 'A'.

Rich McCarthy is finding his form after a long absence and his treble was the highlight of 7-3 triumph for York RI 'E' over club-mates York RI 'F'.

An unbeaten effort from Steve Ayres could not prevent his Bootham 'D' side suffering a 7-3 reversal against their 'B' team.

In division three, early leaders Burnholme 'A' were held to a 5-5 draw against BT 'B', for whom Jim Stevenson excelled.

Clarence 'C' took full advantage and replaced Burnholme at the head of the table as Rob Farmery inspired them to an 8-2 win against York RI 'G'.

Bootham 'F' remained unbeaten with Jason Chinnian and Russ Barton starring in a 6-4 defeat of a battling Wigginton and Haxby.

Jan Suchecki is having a great season and his treble was key to Bootham 'E' edging a close encounter against Clarence 'D', while Shepherds 'B' thumped Burnholme 'B' 9-1, with Paul Kozyra and Chris Hutchinson untroubled.

Clarence 'E' head the fourth division after whitewashing Trustmarque, while Paul Lodder and Keith Hood starred for Clarence 'G' as they defeated York RI 'J' 8-2.

Clarence 'F' thrashed a depleted York RI 'I' team but young Arthur Sorley played superbly for the losers, pushing the experienced Steve Wands to the limit before losing 22-20 in the fifth end.

Shepherds 'C' had Nigel Baker and David Atkinson to thank as they posted a 9-1 victory over University 'C'.