MALTON 1 narrowly lost to University Students 1 3-2 in division one of the York & District Squash League.

Jamie Hopwood fell just short at 11-9 in the final game of the match.

Malton’s wins came from Joe Woodhead and Jonathan Everitt.

Malton 2 beat local rivals Thornton Dale 2 3-2 in division three with wins from Jimmy Mason, Andy Rising and Jonty Rounthwaite.

In the York & District Ladies League, Malton 2 are seven points clear at the top of division two having won their opening two games.

They beat Wigginton 1 3-2, with wins from Linda Craggs, Nicky Fox and Becca Polley.