BARNSLEY Hockey Club's men went top of their table with a 2-1 success at previous leaders Alford and District.
Dave Wright and Connor Massey scored the goals in Skegness.
The Reds are now three points clear at the top of YNE Peak and Wold Division Two.
They have won eight games in a row.
Barnsley have seven games remaining this season and are not due to play again until February 21.
Barnsley women drew 1-1 at home to Leopold in YNE Peak Division Two.
Rainbow Burden-Sharp got the goal.
They are still fifth but just four points off top.
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Their run of four straight wins ended but they are unbeaten in eight since November.
Their next game is due to take place on February 28.
