DENMAN Devils has cemented its spot in the top four of Group 21 after belting Singleton 46-6 on the weekend.
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The Devils moved to just one point behind defending premiers Greta Branxton with the confidence-boosting win at Pirtek Park.
The Colts' narrow 24-22 loss to Aberdeen meant the Tigers leap-frogged them into second position.
Both sides trail runaway leaders Scone, with the Thoroughbreds holding off bottom-placed Muswellbrook 36-26 at Olympic Park.
Scone now has an eight point lead at the top of the table.
In reserve grade, Scone hammered Muswellbrook 66-6, while Greta Branxton beat Aberdeen 32-12.
Singleton proved too good for Denman, defeating the Devils 34-12, while Merriwa had the bye.
The U18s saw Muswellbrook edge out Scone 19-12 and Greta Branxton snuck home in a thrilling 20-18 clash with Singleton.
In League Tag, Scone crushed Muswellbrook 26-6, Murrurundi defeated Merriwa 28-6, Greta Branxton thumped Aberdeen 40-4, and Singleton beat Denman 30-12.