Nairn wins moves them into third spot
NAIRN County climbed back to fourth place in the Highland League thanks their 2-0 win at Turriff United on Saturday.
Nairn, with three 16-year-olds on the bench due to work commitments and suspension, bounced back in style from their midweek reversal at Deveronvale.
Former Ross County stopper Sean Webb gave Nairn the lead five minutes before the break when he got on to the end of a free-kick.
The victory was secured on 51 minutes when Conor Gethins cashed in on a mistake at the back to score his 31 goal of the season.
Clach’s chances of winning the Highland League title suffered a set-back on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Deveronvale.
Coming into the game on the back of seven successive wins, the Lilywhites were confident that they could earn the win to keep them challenging front-runners Cove Rangers and Wick.
The Inverness team edged in front after 14 minutes when Scott Graham drilled the ball into the net from an Alan Pollock corner.
Vale drew level though on 25 minutes when Craig Morrison finished off a move stemming from a John Urquhart free-kick.
Fort William suffered a 5-1 defeat at Claggan Park on Saturday as an impressive Buckie Thistle clicked into gear in the Highland League.
Gary Farquhar gave Fort the lead early on when he got on the end of a delivery from Ryan McDonald.
However, the Jags levelled through a spot kick from Dean Donaldson, who was brought down in the box by keeper Kyle Robertson.
Lewis MacKinnon shot Buckie 2-1 in front then Donaldson headed the visitors 3-1 ahead.
On 35 minutes, Donaldson clinched his hat-trick before Jamie Shewan finished the job in style.
Elsewhere, Wick Academy, who were knocked off top spot on Wednesday when they lost 1-0 at Clach, let a three-goal lead slip as they drew 3-3 at Formartine United, who are still in the hunt.
Formartine are eight points behind leaders Cove Rangers with four games in hand.
Cove retained top spot thanks to their 2-0 victory at 2012 champions Forres Mechanics.
Huntly and Brora Rangers shared two goals, Fraserburgh were 2-0 victors at Rothes, Keith took a 1-0 win from Strathspey Thistle and Inverurie Locos beat Lossiemouth 3-1.
