TOPSPIN York 'B' defeated Coneysthorpe 'A' 7-3 to join them as early pacesetters in the first division of the Red Goat York & District Table Tennis League.

Martin Lowe was unbeaten for the villagers.

Shiyi Ling 'A' thrashed their 'B' team 9-1 - although the 'B' team’s Tom Thorp turned in the performance of the night beating the highly-rated Bryan Birbeck.

Clarence 'C' head a competitive second division as trebles from Rob Farmery and Graham Hatfield helped them secure a 7-3 victory over Clarence 'E'.

Tim Smith was on top form as York RI 'C' moved into second place with a solid 7-3 win over Shepherds 'A'.

Bootham 'A' beat York RI 'D' 6-4 although Ian Hilton was surprised by Railway’s Paul Greenwood, while a maximum from Frank Feng could not prevent University 'B' suffering a 7-3 reversal against Poppleton.

Helmsley-based Ruth Purseglove was unbeaten on her York debut as Ryedale 'A' cruised to an 8-2 victory over Wigginton & Haxby 'A' with Stephen Temple also contributing three wins.

Clarence 'D' secured their first victory of the season as they edged out University 'B' 6-4 with Peter Corner and Gary Bunce bagging braces.

Wigginton & Haxby 'B' underlined their division three title credentials as they whitewashed York RI 'F' to assume pole position.

A maximum haul from Simon Prins was the highlight as Strensall 'B' and BT 'A' ended with honours even in a 5-5 draw, whilst John Hughes used all his experience as Shiyi Ling 'C' defeated Clarence 'G' 7-3.

Michal Slezak was unbeaten as South Bank earned a 5-5 draw versus University 'C', and Clarence 'F' beat BT 'B' 8-2 with Terry Nicholson untroubled.

In the fourth division, Wigginton & Haxby 'C' whitewashed Clarence 'H' 10-0 to move to the top of the table, while Andrew Male starred as their 'D' team recorded a 7-3 victory over an experienced Shepherds 'C' side.

A treble from student Kieran Podbury was decisive as University 'D' saw off Wigginton & Haxby 'E' 6-4 in a tight encounter.