Huntly attacker Kai Ross has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until the summer of 2022.
The 24-year-old, who also features in midfield, is in his second season at the club since signing from Buckie Thistle in the summer 2018.
He said: “It’s been really positive lately and we’re going the right way. We’ve already had the likes of Glenn Murison and Ross Still extending their deals last season and it was important for the club to get key players retained and keep building.
“I’ve enjoyed my time here. This is my first time in four to five seasons in the Highland League where I’ve not been out injured and I feel my fitness has improved.”
Manager Martin Skinner said: “When you see his performance stats, he can go about his business on the pitch quietly but his assists, this season especially, have been really high.
“We’ve not had some getting into double figures from assists regularly since the likes of Neale Davidson and Paul Napier were playing for us and we know he’s capable of producing more.
“He’s chipped in with goals too and has given us a number of options whether it’s up top or anywhere across the midfield.
“The players love him on and off pitch, as do the management team.”
Chairman Gordon Carter is pleased to see manager Skinner’s emphasis on giving youth a chance is bearing fruit.
He said: “The management team rate Kai very highly and we have backed their judgment with the new deal.
“It is part of the ongoing process of building a young and talented squad. Recent performances and results have been very encouraging.”