Highland league

COVE Rangers stayed a point ahead in the Highland League title race after thrashing Nairn County 5-1 away from home.

Danny Milne was the star for the Aberdeenshire side, netting a double to strengthen the two-in-a-row champions' quest for a third straight title, although Buckie won through at Keith to maintain their pursuit.

Keith ended the match with nine men after Andy Shearer and Derek Nicol were dismissed.

Fraserburgh stayed in touch after a 6-2 home hammering of Fort William, with Jonathan Garden bagging a brace.

Huntly came back from 2-0 down to defeat Wick Academy 3-2, Alan Redford scoring the winner on 77 minutes, while Deveronvale won through 3-0 at home to Formartine, with Chris Monkford, Mike MacKenzie and Scott Fraser on the scoresheet.

Lossiemouth savoured a rare goal feast with an 8-2 rout of Brora Rangers, Clach and Inverurie Locos shared four goals in Inverness, while Forres sealed a 2-0 win at Turriff to maintain their streak of good form.