Mowi National Division

and the head groundsman at Ross County Football Club and Sports Labs who worked together to ensure the match went ahead.

Beauly’s Andrew Renwick returned, whilst Caberfeidh were without Billy Goodall.

Referee Deek Cameron gathered the players around the centre circle ahead of throw-up as a mark of respect following the passing of former Beauly and Strathglass player and shinty referee John-Alick MacColl who, along with David “Murf” MacLean, was instrumental in setting up Tarradale Junior Shinty Club.

Caberfeidh struck after three minutes through Kevin Bartlett but Robbie Brindle punished slack defending on 31 minutes to level the contest.

Beauly were a threat throughout the first half and Caberfeidh had keeper Ian McCall to thank for some fine saves and clearances.

However, Caberfeidh took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Kevin Bartlett scored his second from close range, turning home a rebound.

Caberfeidh took a grip of the game after the re-start and Kevin Bartlett completed his hat-trick on 63 minutes following a corner from the right when his turn and shot gave the keeper no chance.

Craig Morrison blasted home a strike from the right on 79 minutes to drive home Caberfeidh’s superiority and round off the 4-1 win.

Kilmallie regained top spot in the Mowi National Division, maintaining their 100 per cent record, with a comprehensive 10-1 win over Oban Celtic at Mossfield.

The Kilmallie goal scorers were Lewis Birrell, five, Michael Rodger, four, and Innes Blackhall, one.

Kilmallie manager John Morrison said: “I think both teams went into the game a little under strength, Celtic probably a little more than us.

“We took advantage of the