GOALS from Luke Stone, Max Wilcock and Harvey Wright helped Christchurch record their 12th win of the season in Wessex One.
The trio all struck to give Priory a 3-1 derby triumph over New Milton Town at Fawcett’s field.
Steve Flynn had opened the scoring for the Linnets but they were powerless to stop Ollie Cherrett’s men going second in the table.
Ringwood Town came out on top in a seven-goal thriller at home against Verwood Town.
Lee Vint, Ben Harris, Sammy Chilman and Pepe Smith all found the net for the hosts in a 4-3 victory over Potters.
Brad Gale struck a double which proved in vain for Adie Arnold’s side, who also netted through Ryan Kelly.
In Wessex Premier, first-half goals from Lewis Ross and Harrison White gave Bashley a 2-0 triumph over defending champions Portland United.
Eder Batista was on target for Bournemouth Poppies as they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Team Solent at Victoria Park.
Lymington Town and Brockenhurst played out a 0-0 draw at the Sports Ground.
Hamworthy United’s scheduled away clash with Baffins Milton Rovers was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
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