Harrogate Hockey Club Men's 1s thrash Lindum Hockey Club to record long-overdue victory
Harrogate Hockey Club Men's 1s recorded a long-overdue victory when they thrashed Lindum 2s away from home.
Joe Horne's team headed into Saturday's Yorkshire & North East Premier Division clash winless in seven matches, a run that stretched all the way back as far as early October.
But, they managed to put some much-needed points on the board thanks to a comprehensive 5-1 success over the division's bottom side in what was their first fixture after the league's winter break.
Lindum broke the deadlock on 12 minutes, however skipper Horne quickly got the visitors back on terms.
A quick-fire brace from Eddie Crossley then put Harrogate in control of proceedings by the half-hour mark, before Jenson Brooke added a fourth goal.
Crossley then rounded off the scoring as he completed his hat-trick in the 66th minute.
That success leaves 'Gate eighth in the table heading into this Saturday's home showdown with Leeds Adel (12pm).
Harrogate Men's 2s strengthened their grip on top spot in Yorkshire Division Two courtesy of a 4-0 triumph over University of Hull 1s.
James Edmondson, Josh Lyon, Joe Lyon and William Quinn were on target as the league leaders chalked up a ninth consecutive victory.
That result moves Josh Lyon's men eight points clear at the summit ahead of this Saturday's trip to Aire Valley 1s (11.45am).
Harrogate Ladies 1s slipped back to the foot of the Yorkshire & North East Premier Division table after they were turned over by Ben Rhydding 2s in what was a must-win encounter.
The Ainsty Road outfit began the weekend two points better off than their opponents on the day, and would have moved to within a point of safety with a victory.
But, they conceded three late goals and were soundly beaten in the end, leaving them four points adrift of 10th-placed Newcastle 1s.
Next up for Evie Barnard and her troops is a home showdown with title-chasing Morpeth this Saturday (1.30pm).
In Yorkshire Division Two, Harrogate Ladies 2s also suffered an afternoon to forget, going down 4-0 at home to Lindum 2s.
That loss leaves them ninth in the table, and just four points clear of the bottom two.
This Saturday, 'Gate visit derby rivals City of York 2s (11am).