Grange coach David Knipe guided his men to a second straight victory in Division One.

The Raeburn Place outfit secured a narrow win over Grove Menzieshill in a scrappy game at Fettes.

The Edinburgh side, who were runners-up to Bromac Kelburne in last year’s Division One championship race, had to work hard.

Dundee-based Grove Menzieshill, who were third last season, kept it tight but Grange emerged with a 2-1 win.

Dominic Wild broke the deadlock from a penalty corner and Frank Ryan netted the second after linking with John McCluskey.

Albert Rowling pulled one back for Grove following a rebound at a penalty corner just before the interval.

Bromac Kelburne continued the quest for their 14th straight title thanks to a 6-3 victory over Clydesdale at Titwood.

Johnny Christie from open play and also Josh Cairns from set pieces both claimed hat-tricks.

Newly-promoted Dundee Wanderers grabbed their first points in the top flight with a 4-0 win over Hillhead.

In women’s Division One, Edinburgh University beat Watsonians 5-2 and Grange lost 4-1 at home to Grove Menzieshill.

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