CROSS HILLS have clocked up two home victories as the league got back to action after another spell of wet weather.
The league leaders beat Grassington United 3-0 on Tuesday and followed up with another 3-0 victory neighbours Cononley Sports.
Keighley Lifts came away with a point from their relegation battle with Addingham. Shaun Murgatroyd scored from a free kick early in the game but Addingham equalised just before the final whistle. Lifts had seen two penalties saved, which seemed to sum up their season.
Oxenhope Recreation kept up their push third place with a 3-2 victory over Embsay.
Division One leaders Bronte Wanderers were held to a 2-2 draw by Bradley's Jamie Rowell equalised for Bronte after Bradley had taken an early lead. David Collier put them ahead from the penalty spot but a point slipped away from Bronte when Bradley equalised in the closing minutes.
Oxenhope Recreation Reserves secured a 3-2 victory in a rehearsal for their forthcoming cup tie. Bronte Wanderers Reserves remain on course for runners-up spot with a 5-1 defeat of Bradley Reserves with goals coming from Rye Bailey (2), Lee Bilbrough, Jonathan Broadbent and James Ley.
On Saturday Cononley entertained Keighley lifts in a real six-pointer at the top of the Silentnight Premier Division. Both sides went for early goals with Lifts having the better of possession but falling behind to a Cononley goal from Richard Calvert as the home side finished on top at the break. Lifts their way back into the game and took the lead through Lee Isherwood. They looked set to collect two welcome points only to see a Dean Woolley free kick elude the keeper to put Cononley level. With minutes remaining a good shot brought a first time save from Richard Cummins - unfortunately he was not the keeper - and from the penalty spot Wayne Fisher made certain both points went to Cononley.
Oxenhope Recreation secured a 3-1 home victory over Grassington United.
There was a cracking game in Division One when leaders Bronte Wanderers visited second placed Skipton Town. Both teams were desperate for the points in a fast and furious encounter. Defences were on top for most of the first half but Town took the lead just before the break.
Bronte never gave up and equalised early in the second half only to see Town retake the lead. Again Bronte showed their fighting spirit and drew level but Town looked to have the game sewn up when they took the lead for the third time. Bronte were determined to get something out of the match and they grabbed a third equaliser. On this showing both times will grace the Premier Division next season.
Sutton entertained fellow strugglers Hellifield Sports in a relegation battle and the North Craven side came away with a 3-2 victory to dump Sutton back into bottom spot.
Ilkley Youth have clinched the Division Two title following their 3-1 victory over Horton, but the race for second place has really warmed up. Lothersdale Athletic put seven past Skipton LMS Reserves to stay in second spot. The return of Mark Westfall after suspension saw him make his presence felt with four well sturck goals. A john Lawrence hat-trick completed the rout.
Bronte Wanderers Reserves enjoyed a comfortable victory over Cowling Reserves to stay hot on the heels of 'Dale.
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