Caithness United under-16s earned praise for the way they broke down Alness United's defensive game plan to record a 6-1 victory at Dalmore Park.
Wick Academy manager Gary Manson was incensed by the straight red card shown to Owen Rendall during Saturday's Highland League match at Buckie.
Gary Manson believes Wick Academy can take encouragement from their last couple of away fixtures against Buckie when the teams meet at Victoria Park.
Ewan McElroy insists there is still plenty of room for improvement in his squad after a run of five wins in a row propelled the Anglers to top spot.
Thurso manager Scott Davidson is telling his players not to be downhearted by their present position at the foot of the North Caledonian League.
A slow start for Caithness United-16s at Nairn eventually turned into a high-scoring victory thanks to a far better performance in the second half.
Wick Academy picked up three points on the road on Sunday with a 5-2 victory over Nairn in SHFL Under-18 North but were made to work hard.
Assistant manager Alan Farquhar said Wick Academy "gave it their all" in Saturday's keenly contested 2-2 draw with Huntly in the Highland League.
Wick Academy will be targeting back-to-back wins in the Highland League for the first time this season when they welcome Huntly to Harmsworth Park.
Halkirk United will be aiming to continue their superb start to the North Caledonian League campaign when they take on leaders Fort William.