Holgate lifted themselves out of the relegation zone in division one of the York Amateur Bowling Association League with 6-2 wins over Holgate WMC and Bootham.

Their winning surge has left Holgate WMC and Dunnington at the bottom, five points adrift of Nestlé Rowntree.

In division two, Stewart maintained their dominance by beating nearest rivals Dringhouses 5-3.

Only one shot split the aggregate, 76-75, and if that score had been reversed Dringhouses would have won 7-1.

A run of five consecutive victories has propelled Burnholme into promotion contention.

Scarcroft have emerged as the main challengers to Copmanthorpe in division three after beating Minster 8-0, while Heworth Cons were losing 8-0 at University.