Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s 1st team, sponsored by Franks the Flooring Store lost their final game of the season by seven wickets at home to Hartlepool 2nd XI  in the NYSD 2nd division. Electing to bat first, Aycliffe were skittled for just 39 after 20.3 overs with Jack Slatcher (sponsored by Mr & Mrs Greaves) unbeaten on 10, the only player to reach double figures. In reply, Hartlepool eased to a comfortable victory after 17 overs despite some good bowling from Michael Howe (2 for 32) and Jack Slatcher (1 for 11). The first team’s final stats read, played 22, won 7, drew 3 and lost 12, points 208 and they finished 9th in the table. The 2nd team lost by eight wickets in their final game away at Preston 1st XI in the NYSD 4th division. Electing to bat first, 17 year old opener George Slatcher (sponsored by Mr & Mrs Greaves) batted superbly, top scoring with 28 from 100 balls and he hit two boundaries. Dave Wright scored 17 useful runs and Ryan Patrick chipped in with 11 as Aycliffe were bowled out for 76 after 36.5 overs. In reply, a wicket each for both Harry Wright and Ryan Patrick wasn’t enough to stop the home side from reaching their victory target after 25.4 overs. After 21 games, Aycliffe 2nd XI finished 7th in the table with 83 points.