YORK RI ‘C’ were confirmed as division two champions in the SLT FM Solutions Ltd York and District Table Tennis League following a 9-1 hammering of Bootham ‘B’.

Philippe Leopold, Jeff Cohen and Andy Fletcher were all undefeated.

Club-mates York RI ‘D’ matched this by defeating relegated Shepherds ‘B’ by the same margin to secure second place, and the chance to play-off in May for a place in division one next season.

Shepherds ‘A’ put in their best performance of the season to secure a surprise 7-3 triumph over Wetherby. Ian Williams was on top form, but a welcome treble from the experienced Keith Webster proved decisive.

Ady McClaren and in-form Gareth Bryning were too strong as Bootham ‘C’ thrashed their ‘D’ team 8-2, while Ryedale@RI showed no mercy as they derailed Tramways 9-1, with Stephen Temple and John Freeman unbeaten.

In division one, Coneysthorpe ‘B’ secured crucial points in their battle to avoid relegation but a treble from Aidan Ranftler secured a 6-4 victory for Clarence ‘A’.

Jimmy Mills starred as Bootham ‘A’ defeated Clarence ‘B’, with Milo Cupik playing well for Clarence to overcome both Jonathan Wooldridge and Nathan Taylor.

Bootham ‘F’ are the form team in division three and they took a giant step toward promotion with a 10-0 whitewashing of BT ‘B’.

York RI ‘F’ look certain to secure the title after Adam Ridley and Dom Ainger steered them to an impressive 8-2 victory over Bootham ‘E’.

York RI ‘G’ were pushed to the limit by Clarence ‘D’ before snatching a 5-5 draw and Howard Lewis made the difference as Burnholme ‘A’ recorded a 7-3 victory over their ‘B’ team. Bob Young and Simona Stanynaite starred as Clarence ‘C’ thumped BT ‘A’ 8-2.

York RI ‘H’ edged closer to the fourth division title as Paul Greenwood inspired them to an 8-2 win over York RI ‘I’. Wigginton & Haxby secured third place as in-form Naz Hosseinian ended undefeated in an 8-2 defeat of York RI ‘J’. Paul Lodder was on top form as Crescent ‘F’ prevailed 7-3 against Trustmarque.