REBECCA and Nick Turnbull were the match-winners as Poppleton ended York's unbeaten record in IT Sports Mixed Tennis League division one.

They were well supported by Clare Morrell and Nikki Rohfung.

Wigginton have gone third on games difference after Denise Crane and Phil Langley won all three rubbers and matched the 27 games won by Eleanor Bradshaw and Ben Walker in victory at Fulford.

Dunnington, easing away from the drop zone, beat York seconds with Emma Loten and Brad Swainston winning 26 games.

Nicola Loten and James Todd matched the 25 games won by team-mates Alex Bolam and Tom Loten as Dunnington stayed top of division two after their visit to Rowntree Park.

Louise Haritakis and Nick Latcham ensured second-placed Heworth denied Wigginton their first win.

Sherburn and Cliffe look to have a stranglehold on the promotion places in division three.

Sherburn are the unbeaten leaders at the mid-point of the season, with Rachel Huggins and Tristan Gretton winning 30 games to ensure the points against Sutton upon Derwent.

Emma Foster and Ian Crowther just outscored Kate Reader and Luke Crowther as Cliffe saw off Copmanthorpe.

Laura Rhodes and James Field won 30 games to grab a point for Bishopthorpe in a draw with Fulford, games difference separating the sides.

Captain Dave Duffy and Siobhan Gilfilian won their middle rubber 11-1 to keep unbeaten York top of division four after an otherwise close meeting with Fulford.

Just one point covers the next five teams.

Dunnington moved away from relegation with wins against Bishopthorpe and Stillington headed by Sue Sumner and Antony Downing winning 27 games in each match, while a good team performance by Poppleton saw off Bishopthorpe despite the best efforts of Sarah Mawby and Chris Sharples.

Rowntree Park have opened a four-point gap at the top of in division five after wins at Sutton upon Derwent and Riccall. Sandra Robinson and Kevin Davison won all three sets at Sutton and were equal in scores to Laura Robson and Steve Walker against Riccall, who were in second place.

Despite being unbeaten, Fulford’s Pam Campbell and Alex Herriott were on the losing side to Alne, who rose to third on games difference.

Wilberfoss stayed top spot of division six after 27 games from Ros Latham and Tim Hunt helped them end closest rivals Rufforth's unbeaten record.

Ellen Strabel and Josh Hunt won 27 games as chasers Tollerton beat Poppleton to stay ahead of David Lloyd, who had to thank the unbeaten Lynn Kent and Adam Harvey for victory at Copmanthorpe.

A final round 11-1 from top scorers Sandra Burley and Andy Withers helped Wigginton defeat New Earswick and climb away from relegation.

Tollerton went top in division eight after two wins. Ed Hope and Josh Hunt top scored with 32 games at Tadcaster and Pippa Bailey and Rob Brown led the way at Bishopthorpe.

Riccall moved out of the drop zone with a good team performance against Tadcaster, though they were unable to beat Sandra Levitt and Brent, who won 30 games.

One point covers the top four teams in division nine.

Rufforth lead the way, helped by a 32-game haul from Kate Lewis and Dan Russel against Bishopthorpe.

Wigginton went third after a good win against second-placed Wilberfoss led by unbeaten Emily Meyer and Nick O’Keefe.