East of Scotland: Welfare win to go second
They are now in second place, six points behind leaders Spartans but with three games in hand and the two clubs have still to face each other.
After a goal-less first half Scott McCulloch headed Whitehill in front then Wayne McIntosh sealed all three points with a penalty five minutes from time.
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Hide AdPreston Athletic recorded a memorable win with a 1-0 victory at home to current title holders Stirling University, thanks to a strike from Conor Scott early in the second half.
Lothian Thistle Hutchison Vale moved into mid-table with a 2-0 win over relegation threatened Edinburgh University thanks to goals from Alberto Arena and Ritchie Wilkes.
Vale of Leithen eased their relegation worries with a 4-0 win over Civil Service Strollers and Gretna 2008 moved into the top half of the table with a 2-0 victory against the students of Heriot-Watt University.