GLENAVON HIT THE GIDDY HEIGHTS

GLENAVON catapulted to second place in the table following an impressive 3-2 win over

CRUSADERS.

Mark Sykes shot the visitors ahead only for Paul Heatley to equalise with a spectacular effort.

But goals from Marc Griffin and Andrew Mitchell (right) were enough for the Lurgan Blues to record only their second league win at Seaview in 14 years. David Cushley hit a late consolation for the home team.

Rory Donnelly’s delicious double helped CLIFTONVILLE claim a 2-0 win over GLENTORAN.

It was the big striker’s first goals for the club since returning for a six year stint in

England.

David Jeffrey’s

BALLYMENA went goal crazy, beating Ards 6-3 at the Warden Street Showgrounds.

Gary Thompson, Andrew Burns, Cathair Friel, Joe McKinney, Kevin Braniff and Leroy Millar were all on target for the Sky Blues. Gareth Tommons, Ben Arthurs and Michael Ruddy replied for Ards.

Michael Smith hit a late winner to help CARRICK beat

DUNGANNON 2-1 at the Loughshore Hotel Arena.

Ally Teggart shot the Swifts into the lead, but the home team levelled through Lee Chapman.

In the Friday night game, Alan Davidison earned WARRENPOINT a

2-1 win over BALLINAMALLARD.