Mariners co-captain Ben Roode in game action at Mariners Centre in Yarmouth (Ken Chetwynd Photo)

The Yarmouth Mariners go into the Christmas break first overall in the MHL.

They defeated the Ramblers 2-1 in Amherst on Saturday night to close out the first half.

Reilly Mayne and Keefe Marshall scored the goals, and Keegan Warren made 35 saves.

The Mariners have won four straight and 12 of 13 games.

Their first game back is at home against the Bearcats on January 6th.