CIVIL Service made a great start to the division four season in York and District Senior League

Last season Service first team were relegated from division three, their second eleven finishing foot of division six and they were evicted from their ground.

But on Saturday they went to the east coast and trounced newcomers Hornsea II, who were pre-season favourites to win the division.

Darren Hanley hit a fine 127 for Service and with Bob Graves making 54 and Simon Brown an unbeaten 35, Service amassed 265-4. Tom Holvey took 6 for 18, and veteran Mick Bradley 3 for 54 as Hornsea were out for 108.

A ten man Pocklington side were out for 108 at Huby as Chris Cundall took 3-21 and Barry Whitwell 3 for 7.

Selby got their better of a thrilling draw against Sheriff Hutton Bridge in a match played at Cawood because Selby's ground was not available.

Matthew Hoyle scored 61 of Selby's 172-3. Dave Ellis and Steve Clipston then put on 84 for Bridge's opening wicket. Clipston went on to make 61 but four run outs left Bridge short at 171-8.

Easingwold's Darren Powell had career best figures of 7 for 17 as home team Sheriff Hutton were skittled for 31 replying to Easingwold's 73.

Updated: 09:52 Monday, April 26, 2004