THORPE Utd remain top in division one of the York Mitchell League with a win over Tadcaster Albion.

Tom Littlewood notched a hat-trick with David Montgomery adding a fourth. Joe Breedon and James Rawlings replied for Tadcaster.

Copmanthorpe, in second place, beat struggling Brooklyn with Danny Cates and Josh Ferguson both scoring hat-tricks while Mike Lawrenson bagged a solo goal. There was a consolation strike from Tommy Leach in reply.

A similar score saw Haxby Town 'A' beat Fulford. Michael Byram and Lee Topping hit a brace of goals each to add to efforts from James Hebblethwaite, Matthew Clay and an own goal. Lee Potter replied.

In division two, Real Cliffe stay top after winning 7-1 at home to Dunnington. Tom Dunning led the way with two goals followed by efforts from Craig Allen, Ashley Horne, Tom Ellwood, Tom Grundy and Dominic Smith.

After losing their goalkeeper to injury early in the first half, North Duffield lost 8-1 to New Earswick. Jo Thompson was the lone North Duffield marksman while for the victors the scorers were Gareth Fisher (4), Sean Precious (2), Ashley Varley and an own goal.

Rawcliffe hit seven against Barlby Raiders, Tom Jackson (4), Eddy Clapham, Luke Taylor and Dan Smith scoring.

With Elvington Harriers losing and Ulleskelf drawing, positions remain the same in division three.

Haxby Town 'B' beat Elvington 7-3 with Jamie Lawrence scoring three goals to add to two apiece for Adam Myerscough and Michael Brown.

Elvington's plunder was shared between Rob Simpson, Alex Brent and Lewis Clydesdale.

Updated: 09:53 Thursday, April 01, 2004