Struggling Harrogate Hockey Club Ladies 1s edge out City of York Hockey Club to secure valuable win
Harrogate Hockey Club Ladies 1s recorded a much-needed victory when they edged out local rivals City of York away from home.
Relegated from the Conference North at the end of last term after a season of real struggle, Evie Barnard's side headed into Saturday's contest bottom of the Yorkshire & North East Premier Division standings.
But, having brought a run of five consecutive losses to an end last week when they drew 2-2 with Lindum, they managed to go one better on derby day.
Evelyn Wright netted the only goal of the game in the 22nd minute, with victory sufficient to lift 'Gate off the foot of the table and to within four points of safety.
They return to action this Saturday when they visit high-flying Durham University 3s (1.45pm).
Harrogate Ladies 2s did not fare as well, suffering a 5-2 defeat at home to Driffield in Yorkshire Division One.
That result leaves Sarah Jones' team ninth in the table ahead of this Saturday's home showdown with Slazenger (10.30am).
Harrogate Men's 1s bounced back from their 8-1 drubbing by Stockton last time out by taking a useful point on the road at Doncaster 2s.
The visitors fell behind on 27 minutes, with the home side doubling their advantage soon afterwards.
Joe Lyon quickly reduced the arrears, then Jenson Brook struck with 44 minutes on the clock to level things up.
The turnaround was completed just four minutes later as Tom Gugan fired 'Gate into the lead.
But, Doncaster bagged a third goal late on to deny Joe Horne and his troops all three points.
Harrogate remain eighth in the Yorkshire & North East Premier Division, with a trip to Durham University 3s up next this Saturday (12pm).
'Gate Men's 2s took over at the top of Yorkshire Division Two after beating Doncaster 3s by a 2-0 score-line at Ainsty Road.
The contest remained goalless for an hour, until William Quinn broke the deadlock.
Eight minutes later, skipper Josh Lyon popped up with the hosts second and wrapped things up.
That win leaves Harrogate two points above second-placed City of York 3s Ahead of their home fixture against Sheffield 3s this Saturday (12pm).