Civil Service I returned to the top of the first division of York and District Netball League, inflicting a first defeat of the season on Ladybirds 'A' by 28 goals to 25.

Civil Service were two goals behind in the first quarter before launching a fightback that saw Sue Morgan score the decisive goals.

Fielding an unchanged team the following evening, Civil Service took full points in a 29-11 victory over Osbaldwick 'A'.

Service are now four points clear at the top of the league, with Ladybirds 'A' second and Haxby I third.

Updated: 11:51 Wednesday, February 06, 2002