Tweedmouth Rangers beaten but both Highfields and Ammies are celebrating

Jack Blaney headed the hosts ahead early in the second half and Stuart Martin netted the second from a narrow angle.

The points were sealed late on when Blaney again got up to head in from a corner.

The Rangers are back on the road to Kennoway Star Hearts on Saturday in Second Division action where a win would take them to within a point of their hosts.

Highfields United were celebrating in the Border Amateur League as they both secured promotion from the B Division and booked themselves a spot in the Beveridge Cup Final with a 3-2 extra time victory at Ancrum.

They face Leithen Rovers in the Final.

Lauder’s 3-1 win over Hawick United ensured that Highfields are going up and they can still finish as champions if they beat at Ancrum at Berwick on Saturday and leaders Eyemouth United slip up at Gala Fairydean Rovers.

“Achieving back-to-back promotions is no mean feat and is testament to the whole squad, who have been a very tight-knit group, with very few incomings and outgoings over the last 2-3 years,” said a club official.

Tweedmouth Amateurs were also popping the corks as they avoided relegation from the A Division with a 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Tweeddale Rovers at Peebles.

Kyle Murray was the Ammies hero with a 71st minute header to clinch survival.

“It’s a fantastic achievement for everyone involved, considering the position the club was in three months ago,” said an official.

“It has been a monumental effort both on and off the park and well done to all the players, coaches and committee members who stuck at it, dug deep and gave it their all even in the toughest moments.”