Highland League round-up: Buckie Thistle striker Aaron Nicolson scored the winning goal against Huntly while Forres Mechanics and Strathspey Thistle share six goals
Buckie Thistle debut striker Aaron Nicolson became an instant hero with the winning goal for Jags on Saturday.
The former Ross County man came on as sub and scored the only goal of Buckie’s home clash against Huntly with five minutes left.
There was a six-goal thriller at Mosset Park where bottom side Strathspey Thistle twice came from behind to claim a 3-3 draw with Forres Mechanics.
Jordan Alonge twice put Cans ahead in the first half with Liam Shewan and Josh Race pegging the home team back each time.
Sean Ellis then headed Jags in front for the first time on the hour.
But their lead lasted just five minutes as Jack Grant’s cracking finish levelled with what proved to be the final goal of the game.
Turriff United made it four wins in a row with a 2-0 success at Lossiemouth, Reece McKeown scoring both goals.
Keith’s home derby against Rothes was postponed less than an hour before kick off due to a waterlogged pitch.
The league table remained unchanged in positional terms after the eight matches played on Saturday.
Brora Rangers crept closer to leaders Brechin City with a 1-0 win at Formartine United.
The Cattachs had Alex Cooper sent off early in the second half but the ten men snatched the three points through George Robesten’s 70th minute goal.
Brechin were held at home to draw specialists Fraserburgh.
Ewan Loudon gave the home side a 61st minute lead but Kieran Simpson levelled with four minutes to go, Broch’s ninth draw in 18 league games.
On-form Deveronvale made it seven wins in their last nine games in all competitions with a 4-1 success over Wick Academy in the early kick off.
Jamie MacLellan’s ninth minute Vale opener was cancelled out by Jack Henry’s strike on the stroke of half time.
Ben Hermiston netted his tenth of the season to restore the home lead and two in two minutes from Dem Yunus and Jack Mitchell - also with goal number 20 of the campaign - saw the Banff side to victory.
Clachnacuddin were held 2-2 by Inverurie Locos in Inverness.
Rorie MacLeod gave the Lilywhites an early lead before Cole Anderson quickly levelled.
Paul Coutts’ penalty edged Locos in front on 55 minutes but MacLeod’s second of the game ten minutes later ensured a point apiece.
Banks o’ Dee remain in title contention after a 4-1 win at Nairn County.
Liam Duell and Michael Philipson gave Dee a 2-0 half time lead, with player boss Kane Winton and Philipson again taking the score to 4-0 before Gary Kerr grabbed a late consolation.