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Atherton's home base. will enjoy top-flight NWCL action next year Picture courtesy of Atherton CC

Welch’s Atherton keep top stars after promotion
Captain Jack Welch is confident Atherton are set up for long-term progression following promotion to the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership division.

The victorious Blackrod CC line-up captained by Joey Pryle, front row behind trophy. Picture courtesy of the NWCL

Blackrod skip’s in seventh heaven after title triumph
Captain Joey Pryle hailed Blackrod’s legacy-creating triumph after they were crowned Premiership champions in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League last Saturday.

The Blackrod CC squad line up with the NWCL Premier League trophy after winning the title on Saturday. Picture by Harry McGuire

Blackrod are champions after last-day Ribb win
Blackrod are the new champions of the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League and lifted the Premiership’s trophy on Saturday evening after beating Ribblesdale Wanderers by 65 runs at their Vicarage Road home.

James Evans lifts the Birtwistle Cup. Picture courtesy of Chris Hajdar/NWCL

Cup win and survival is just the job for Lostock skipper
Lostock captain James Evans has reflected on two contrasting seasons in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League, but had no doubt when asked to choose between them: “100 per cent this season’s been better,” he said.

The triumphant Under-18s girls team. Picture courtesy of Lancashire Cricket

Red Rose Under-18s girls scoop the county double
“The girls have been unbelievable,” says Chris Chambers as he reflects on Lancashire’s Girls Under-18s double-winning summer.

Little Lever’s Preston Hayhurst opened the batting. Picture by Harry McGuire

Blackrod in the box seat for the title on final day
Blackrod will win this season’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League Premiership title with a final-day win at home to relegated Ribblesdale Wanderers on Saturday.

Padiham overseas amateur Zander Van Tonder (80 not out), celebrates his half-century. Picture by Harry McGuire

It is tight at the top as champions Little Lever close gap
Champions Little Lever took advantage of a slip-up from leaders Blackrod to set up a thrilling finale to this season’s Premiership title race in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League on Saturday.

Read skipper Will Wrathall. Picture by Clive Lawrence Photography.

Wrathall aims to finish on high after Read’s title
Will Wrathall has urged no let-up from his Read side for the rest of the summer after they confirmed their status as Championship winners on Saturday, beating Atherton to secure a season’s double in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.

Kearsley’s Naveed Gondal (35 not out) hits the winning runs against Lostock. He also took 4-40 with the ball. Picture by Harry McGuire

Atherton lose ground as Read clinch the second-tier title
Read will be playing Premiership cricket next season in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League - and they are going up as champions of the second tier.

First-team captain, Louis Seigne. Picture courtesy of Eagley CC

In-form Eagley can have big say in the title race - Seigne
Eagley captain Louis Seigne admits he cannot pick a winner from the four title chasers in the Anthony Axford North West Cricket League’s Premiership division, though knows full well his side could have a big say in proceedings.