THATTO Heath Crusaders boosted their hopes of avoiding the drop thanks to a 36-32 victory over West Hull.

The win – just their third of the season – sees Thatto leapfrog a Wests outfit who now sit bottom of the ladder, less than 12 months after lifting the title.

Sean Leicester, Sean Kelly and Niall Allen all crossed twice for Thatto, with a Louis Taylor effort and four goals from Shaun Quinn closing their account.

Wests points came via four-pointers from Brett Turner (3), Jack Watts, Ricky Hough and Callum Windley, plus four goals by Dylan Price.