Highland League roundup: Fraser’s double keeps Forres in driving seat

Forres Mechanics showed resilience against the reigning champions as they drew 2-2 with Buckie Thistle.

A double from 18-year-old Lee Fraser kept the Can Cans five points ahead at the top of the table. Fraser, the former Ross County youth player, now has 17 goals for the season.

With Nairn County held to a 0-0 draw at Inverurie, Cove Rangers moved into second spot with a 2-0 win at home to Wick.

Lossiemouth continued their impressive form with a 2-1 home win over Turriff United.

Huntly beat Brora Rangers 3-0 to climb into sixth place, while Fraserburgh moved fifth with a 3-1 triumph at Strathspey.

Clach fought out a 1-1 draw at Formartine, while Fort William registered their first win of the season – a 2-0 victory at Rothes.

Keith led Deveronvale 1-0 with 20 minutes left when floodlight failure meant the match had to be abandoned.