THE top of the table clash between High Hopes and ARA Abbots went the way of unbeaten Hopes, who now lead the division two table by seven points.

Hopes started the match well and by half-time were 23-15 ahead.

In the second half, they added 27 goals to their tally to run out 50-29 winners.

Two Hopes’ players shared the player of the match award – WA Rusha El-Nashar and GD Abish Somerville.

Dolly Mixtures, meanwhile, D beat Chudleigh Cannons to leapfrog ARA Abbots into second place.READ THE FULL STORY IN FRIDAY’S PAPER.ORDER YOUR DIGITAL EDITION HERE http://bit.ly/1BbGeGc