Souleymane Koulibaly's strike just after the half-hour mark was just a tonic for Tony Hackworth's side after falling apart in the second half against Hallam last time out.
The win puts the Pikes ahead of their opponents and keeps them outside the top 10 of the NCEL Premier Division on goal difference.
Pickering praised the efforts of groundsman Jonny Smith to ensure the game went ahead despite the frigid weather that blanketed Ryedale, adding that it was a home game the hosts will want to take advantage of. He said his efforts were rewarded with a strong performance as he got off to a strong start. .
In the league match before kickoff, the difference between the two teams was just one point, but for the first 25 minutes, the game was evenly matched.
The Pikes had their first chance of the game in the 15th minute, firing a shot high and wide. Midway through the second half, all there was to report were a few corner kicks and an offside.
However, Pickering had a chance to break the deadlock after the half-hour mark when he reached level for a throw-in inside the box.
Joe Wood fed in a defiant cross towards the penalty spot and Koulibaly got between two defenders, despite doubts as to whether he had used his hands to control the ball in front of goal. , unable to hit the ball home from several yards out. process.
He celebrated with his trademark backflip and there was no further goalmouth action before the break.
As play resumed, fog began to fall over Mill Lane, making parts of the match difficult to understand.
Harley Moore forced a smart stop on Alfie Barnett, but just before the hour Pickering's attempt was cleared off the line.
But with a rare opportunity in front of them, the Pikes picked up their fifth win in six league games, with neither team adding to the turmoil on the scoreboard.
However, the situation is not so rosy elsewhere, with the North Yorkshire derby between Tadcaster Albion and Knaresborough Town postponed due to flooding at the Young Guns Arena, and York City Ladies playing Doncaster Rovers.・The expedition to Bells was also canceled due to winter weather.
