Strikes from Rhys Oates and Luke Armstrong either side of an own goal by Josef Yarney put the high-flying hosts in a commanding position.
Fraser Kerr pulled one back on the hour when he headed in from substitute Liam Mandeville’s corner.
The visitors, who stay seventh, continued to rally but they had given themselves too much to do against the third-placed Pools.
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13. Joe Rowley 6
Replaced Tyson 10 minutes into the second-half. Tried to make things happen, looked eager, but could not find a way through. Photo: Steve Flynn/AHPIX LTD

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