CHAMPIONS York 1 strolled to another Fulford Ladies Invitation Tennis League first division title by thrashing relegated Starbeck.

Captain Kathryn Maude and Karen Retief led the way with 31 games in their 78-30 victory.

Second-placed Dunnington finished their season by winning all their rubbers against York 2, Emma Loten and Alex Bolem top-scoring with 30 games.

Poppleton ensured first division safety with victory against Pocklington inspired by Belinda and Rebecca Turnbull.

David Lloyd returned to division two after one season in the top flight following a 61-47 defeat to Bishopthorpe.

The top two in division two fought out a draw. Fulford are already champions and Castlegarth appear likely to go up with them, though Rufforth could yet pounce.

Eleanor Bradshaw made a rare appearance in the ladies' league to help Wigginton home against Pocklington, who now drop into division three.

Sue Sumner and Joyce Rhodes took ten games in the last rubber to clinch victory for Dunnington at Boston Spa.

Sisters Rachel and Sarah Huggins scored 25 games in Wistow’s 59-49 win at Fulford to confirm their team’s promotion from division three.

Copmanthorpe beat Castlegarth 56-52 to ensure the second promotion slot will go down to the wire.

Knaresborough 1 thrashed Appleton, who will now be relegated along with Tollerton following their 51-57 defeat to Rowntree Park.

David Lloyd 2 go up as champions from division four after victory against Dunnington, who now face the drop.

Demoted Riccall had a rare victory at Sutton, Jen Tongue and Marisa Dalgleish bagging 25 games.

Though already promoted, Bubwith’s shaky end to the season continued as they lost 49-59 to Boston Spa.

Sheena Jackson and Margaret Evans were unbeaten as Poppleton recorded a valuable win against New Earswick.

Heworth celebrated promotion from division five by beating bottom club Knaresborough 84-24, Anne Gray and Chris Viz hitting form to bag 33 games.

Sandra Burley and Catherine Field's 24 games were key at Wigginton beat promotion rivals Bishopthorpe.

Copmanthorpe 2 have lost their battle to stay up, losing 53-55 to Wilberfoss, for whom Ros Latham and Liz Walker starred with 21 games.

Cawood hammered basement side Knaresborough, who were only able to field two couples.

David Lloyd 3 look likely champions of division six. Second place will be between Fulford and Poppleton, who beat Sheriff 62-46. Dunnington eased relegation worries with a 72-36 win against Stamford Bridge.

Gill Northcott and Ingrid Haywood won 29 games in David Lloyd’s win against Wilberfoss which keeps them in the chase for the second promotion slot in division seven, along with Copmanthorpe who won at Rufforth.

*The IT Sports and IT Sports Too tournaments will take place on Sunday, September 11.