Sacriston failed in their bid to become overall champions of the division when they lost by six wickets to Tynemouth in the play-off.

Sacriston, who had won the Tyneside section, realised 95 for the loss of nine wickets in 28 overs. John Lee top scored with 32 which included six boundaries and for Tynemouth Chris Dunlop returned two for 20, Ian Bainbridge three for 22 and Michael Phillips three for 23. When Tynemouth replied they had 1.5 overs and six wickets to spare. Michael Phillips led their response carrying his bat for 32.

Willis Elliott Cup

After defeating Burnopfield in the semi-final, Annfield Plain lost to Crookhall in the final of the Willis Elliott Memorial Cup which was played at Whickham.

In the first game, Annfield Plain totalled 148 for five with Aaron Leathley contributing 53 and Ahmed 30. Davey returned two for 44 and Snowball had two for 22 for Burnopfield, who batting second ended with 125 for five on the board. Davey top scored 43, Lee Stoneman added 26 and Marcus Peart 25 while for Annfield Plain Brinton took three wickets for 35 runs.

In the final on Sunday Crookhall realised a formidable total of 205 for five before restricting Annfield Plain to 149 for seven.

David Richardson hit one six and five boundaries in 41, Daniel Stewart had six fours out of 39, Daniel Carr had three boundaries in 29 and Kyle Dettmar finished unbeaten on 30 with four boundaries. Ben Griffiths was also among the runs for Crookhall adding 21 with two boundaries. Graham Brinton again bowled well for Annfield Plain returning figures of two for 44 and Nav Ahmed had two for 48, the pair each bowling eight overs.

Replying, Annfield Plain never kept up the required asking rate and finished with 149 for seven. Paul Greenwell was particularly economical in the Crookhall attack capturing three wickets for 18 runs in five overs while David Richardson gave support with two for 35 from the eight overs he delivered.