The leading four clubs came through their Caledonia 1 matches unscathed but it is second-placed Gordonians who look best positioned to be promoted, having two games in hand on leaders Alloa.
The Countesswells players were pushed all the way in Dundee by Harris FPs but won 36-27, while Alloa were 66-5 victors at home to Carnoustie.
Third-placed Caithness were equally impressive, against Strathmore, seeing off the Forfar side 24-0 at Thurso.
Glenrothes were given a fright by Aberdeen Wanderers at Groats Road where the Fifers were 19-12 winners, giving the home side a valuable losing point in its struggle against relegation.
Mackie FPs again were close to a first win of the season at home to Dunfermline but had to settle for a bonus point in a cracking game which the visitors won 36-29.
In Caledonia 2 North (east) Banff, needing to beat Shetland by 49 points to claim top place, won 69-19 at Duff House.
Gordonians are looking towards promotion with Alloa on their heels
