YORK have wrapped up their sixth successive division one title in the Fulford Ladies Invitation Tennis League.

Captain Kathryn Place and Louise Marshman took 26 games in their 80-28 win at Wigginton as they claimed the crown with two matches to spare.

Bishopthorpe's relegation was confirmed despite an unexpected win against York II, the defeat also leaving York in deep trouble.

Sofie Woon and Angela Wood were on form as Castlegarth inflicted a heavy defeat on a depleted Pocklington.

Three teams are battling for promotion in division two.

Fulford are in the strongest position after overcoming Boston Spa, Ruth Painter and Jill McCreedy including a 12-0 in the 76-34 victory.

Second-placed Rufforth went down to a strong David Lloyd II, Debbie Holman and Helen Larkin teaming up to take 21 games for Lloyd.

In-form Starbeck are hot on Rufforth’s heels as Dee Nolan and Helen Halsall netted 30 games in an 83-25 trouncing of Poppleton.

Castlegarth II scraped past Pocklington II to ease their relegation worries, leaving Pock and Pop staring at the drop.

Dunnington II will go up as division three champions after Fulford II conceded to them.

Wistow’s strong second half of the season sees them promoted. Ali Wortley and Lisa Hunter were their top scorers as they crushed Bubwith 88-20 and condemned them to relegation.

Jackie Mason and Krysia Clack were undefeated in Bishopthorpe II's 64-44 win over Boston Spa II as Bish continue their battle to stay up.

Arina Fjordova and Francesca Baker posted 29 games as Knaresborough edged Copmanthorpe 55-53.

David Lloyd III and Wilberfoss will be promoted from division five, although the title is yet to be decided.

Miranda Stephenson and Philippa Ashley impressed with 24 games in Lloyd's 65-43 victory at Poppleton 3, a defeat which sees Pop return to division six.

They will be joined by Fulford III who crashed 79-29 at New Earswick, for whom captain Maz Broadbent and Lisa Debenham racked up 30 games.

Consistent scores from all three couples led Copmanthorpe II to a 70-38 win over Poppleton II.

Stamford Bridge will be division seven champions after their 78-30 triumph over Wilberfoss II, Natalie Muir and Angela Rothery dropping only three games.

Despite falling to defeat at Dunnington IV, there were encouraging signs for Rufforth III as youngsters Emma Wood and Anna Lewis top scored with 15 games.