MIKEY ARNOLD played superbly for Shiyi Ling 'A' in division one of in the Red Goat York & District Table Tennis League.

The junior defeated the previously unbeaten Martin Lowe as Shiyi Ling 'A' secured a fine 5-5 draw against Coneysthorpe 'A'.

University 'A' whitewashed Clarence 'B' 10-0 while Nathan Taylor's treble could not prevent Topspin 'B' going down 6-4 to Coneysthorpe 'B'.

Paul Robertson was on top form as his maximum helped York RI 'A' earn a 5-5 draw against champions Topspin 'A' while three wins from Aidan Ranftler made the difference as Clarence 'A' defeated University 'A' 6-4.

Ryedale 'A' top a highly competitive division two after Mike Wheatley led the way in an 8-2 triumph over Bootham 'B'.

Ian Williams steered Shepherds 'A' to a 7-3 victory against Poppleton while the experienced Mark Blackburn's maximum on his return for York RI 'D' maximum inspired them to a 6-4 win over University 'B'.

York RI 'C' won 8-2 over Wigginton & Haxby 'A' thanks to a treble from Ady McClaren. Rob Farmery and Graham Hatfield were untroubled as Clarence 'C' cruised to 8-2 victory over Clarence 'D'.

In division three, second-placed Strensall 'B' edged a close encounter with Ryedale 'B' thanks to a captain’s effort from John Temple while Terry Nicholson was on top form as Clarence 'E' defeated York RI 'E' by the same margin.

Leaders Wigginton & Haxby 'B' crushed BT 'B' 10-0 and Ryan Jowsey starred as Shiyi Ling 'C' beat a battling South Bank 6-4. An unbeaten effort from Tom Lines was the highlight as Clarence defeated University 'C' 6-4.

Division four leaders Wigginton & Haxby 'C' comfortably retained their 100 per cent record as they whitewashed their 'E' team 10-0.

Wigginton & Haxby 'D' strengthened their grip on the play-off slot as Russ Broadbent and Clive Pottage remained unbeaten in an 8-2 victory over Clarence 'G'.

Shepherds 'C' showed no mercy as they crushed bottom team Shiyi Ling 'D' 10-0 and a maximum from Aaron Graham was key as University 'D' edged a close battle with York RI 'G' 6-4.