Tez Hargreaves claimed a hat-trick as Ventus United beat basement outfit Allerton 3-2 to leapfrog their opponents and pull four points clear of the relegation zone in Division One of the Bradford Sunday Alliance League.

Michael Burke also bagged a treble for Oakenshaw as they beat White Eagles 6-2, while Tyersal had Jason Ryan to thank for a last-minute equaliser to force a draw against visitors George Hotel.

In Division 1A, Victoria Rangers claimed a 3-1 victory at Wyke Rangers.

Stocks Lane Rangers had goalkeeper Chris Egan to thank for a brilliant display against Bolton Woods Social with both Dominick Brennan and Sam Bruce hitting doubles in a 4-1 victory that maintained the home side’s promotion challenge.

Ashley Warrington grabbed a hat-trick and Antony Lovell struck a brace in Bradford Phoenix’s 5-3 victory at Woodman Wibsey.

Undercliffe took a deserved point from their visit to leaders Buttershaw Celtic and only a late equaliser prevented the visitors from ending the hosts’ unbeaten record.

Peter Drake hit a double for Shoulder of Mutton in a 2-1 victory over Queensbury reserves and Wrose Albion hit nine against Heaton Kings Arms with Ian Horrocks hitting five for the hosts.

In Division 3A, Cricketers Arms Baildon secured their first win of the season at home to Dudley Hill Keys thanks to a first-half penalty from Andy Barlow.

In Division 3B, Park FC were made to sweat against Grass Greener United, who pulled four goals back in a stirring recovery after being 5-0 down after 20 minutes.

Paul Bell was in red-hot scoring form for Salthorn, netting four in a 6-2 victory over Delius.

Queensbury beat Spen Valley outfit Thirsty Man 2-1 in the West Riding County Sunday Cup.

First-half strikes from Daniel Scrimshaw and Micky Naylor put the hosts in control before a fine defensive display kept the visitors at bay in the second half.

Holders West Bowling had to withstand a second-half onslaught from Alliance rivals Thornton United en-route to a thrilling 4-2 win.

Chris Wood and Joe Jagger put the holders in the driving seat and a further goal from Jamie Wasley gave the visitors a 3-0 lead.

However, a stirring second-half fightback by the division one team led to goals from Dave Wilson and Danny Walker, but a late strike from Wasley ensured the holders’ progression to the next round.

Thornbury Celtic beat Dog and Gun 3-2 and Stanningley Albion beat Prospect 11-0.

Cuedos Rangers from division one beat 1A outfit Oakworth Juniors in a terrific advert for Alliance league football.

Both Dudley Hill Rangers and Baildon Trinity Athletic won away by the odd goal in seven against Marshland Warriors and Bradshaw respectively, while strikes from Mathew Cavanagh and Christopher Winn saw Sandy Lane beat Ferrybridge Progressive 2-1.

In the Sunday Trophy, the all-Alliance tie between Red Lion and Whitburn Athletic was a thriller with the sides level at 2-2 after 90 minutes before the hosts struck twice in extra-time.

Second West enjoyed a comfortable four-goal victory over Queenswood Rangers, with David Wood bagging a brace for the home side.