Premier lead changes hands

Normandy Star scaled the summit of the Premier Division with a 3-1 win over Morton Youth thanks to goals from Gary White, Tommy Goss and Mark Cravesn, with Chris Mellon replying for Morton. Nithside stay hot on their heels despite trailing to Dumfries Athletic. Jordan Barker had Nithside ahead but Ewan McLellan levelled almost immediately with a thumping drive and Stuart Wight scored to send Dumfries in ahead at half time. Dumfries had a chance to extend their lead from the spot but it was scorned and Nithside levelled through Thomas Nicholson before Stefan MacKay put them ahead for the first time with a cracking long range strike. As Dumfries looked for an equaliser Nithside exploited the space with Michael McGhie scoring and Jordan Barker getting his second. Scaur gained a measure of revenge for a cup defeat to Palmerston Colts as they took all three points with Sandy Bowie and Ellis McLachlan scoring two apiece and Sean Wood also on target, while Axl Menlove hit a brace for Palmerston. Summerhill strengthened their spot at the top of the First Division as they were clinical to see off Park Thistle. An early goal from Ian Christine saw them take control and a second from Kyle Gallacher ten minutes from time wrapped up the points. Queens Bar returned to second place as a Mark Carruthers hat-trick and a spectacular Rab Porter strike and goal from Kenneth Meader gave them a comfortable win over Sands. Kelloholm also picked up three good points at Ruthwell Thanks to doubles from Keiran O'Connor and Sandy king as well as Ross Wells and an own goal. Ruthwell also benefited from an own goal and Grant Bryson grabbed a late consolation.