Mighty Acorns

Jack McCarthy. Picture: Stuart Davisonplaceholder image

McCarthy is the first to a ton

Alex Nice shows his delight after grabbing another wicket. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Teenage bowler 'buzzing' after player of the match performance

James Harmison was delighted when he heard his son had hit his first century. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

'I was gutted I wasn't there to see it'

Cam Nichols is delighted with his team's unbeaten run. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Skipper says team is starting to click

James Harmison celebrates the winning run. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Last over drama in Ashington's game against Newcastle

John Woolley proved a few people wrong when he made his debut for Ashington firsts on Saturday.placeholder image

Ashington batter happy to prove 'a few people' wrong

Ashington CC's first XI vice-captain Ben Harmison. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

'We have got to put things right'

Sri Lankan cricketer Avishka Perera. Picture: Stuart Davisonplaceholder image

Mixed views after Ashington CC suffer first defeat

Sean McCafferty was praised for his batting on Saturday. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

There's still more to come says Ashington CC's Ben Harmison

Sean McCafferty is hoping for a bumper cup final crowd. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Mighty Acorns are hoping for tree-mendous support for cup final

Jack Jessop scored 20 against Felling. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Ashington are felled by Felling

Ashington Cricket Club’s first XI went down to a third consecutive defeat on Saturday when Felling completed a season’s double over them at Langwell Crescent.

Brian Bennett

Ashington had two close games against South Northumberland last season. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photographyplaceholder image

League champions next up for Ashington CC

Matty Potts scored 75 in Ashington's win against Benwell Hill.placeholder image

Butcher Potts gives Benwell Hill the chop

James Harmison in action against Sunderland. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Mighty Acorns are cut down by Sunderland

Action from Friday night's T20 game against South Northumberland. Picture: Ian Brodieplaceholder image

Mighty Acorns stand tall in opening league game

Ashington CC seconds won at the weekend.placeholder image

Seconds get their first points

James Harmison was deadly with the ball again on Monday. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photographyplaceholder image

Brothers make a stand to earn a win

Stand-in skipper Ben O'Brien top-scored for Ashington against South Northumberland. Picture: Stephen Graham Sports Photographyplaceholder image

Mighty Acorns fall just short against leaders

Action from Ashington's game against Hetton Lyons. Picture: Stuart Davisonplaceholder image

Mighty Acorns almost felled by opening batsman

Ashington's Cal Storey. Picture: Steve Graham Sport Photosplaceholder image

Ashington win nail-biter to reach T20 Finals Day

Ashington captain Shaun McCafferty. Picture: Stuart Davisonplaceholder image

Ashington set for first T20 Finals Day showdown

Ashington firsts' opening bowler, Matty Collins, bowls Benwell Hill batsman Haydon Mustard. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Ashington CC are moving in the right direction

Mitchell Killeen scored his first half century for Ashington against South Northumberland. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Ashington undone by batting masterclass

Ben O'Brien hit 73 off 36 balls against Sacriston. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photosplaceholder image

Batters test the boundaries in Ashington T20 win

Ashington Cricket Club chairman Steve Storey with Alex Nice. Picture: Greg Williamsplaceholder image

Ashington bowler's performance will do nicely

Sean McCafferty said his team need to concentrate for longer after they fell to a six wicket loss against Burnopfield. Picture: Stuart Davisonplaceholder image

Ashington cricketers have 'a bad day at the office'

Cricket writer Brian Bennett was presented with his own club top at the weekend in recognition of the work he does for Ashington Cricket Club. Picture: Dale Rossplaceholder image

Ashington's batters fail to get enough runs on the board

Steve Charlton, the managing director of match sponsor HFF Civil Engineering Ltd, congratulates man-of-the-match Ben O'Brien. Picture: Steve Storeyplaceholder image

Batsman delighted to get first win

Ashington Cricket Club’s Ben O’Brien said it was good to get that winning feeling again – after the Mighty Acorns recorded their first victory of the season over Newcastle on Saturday (May 13).

Brian Bennett

Ashington seconds had their second big away win of the season. Picture: Mike Bickerdikeplaceholder image

Ashington seconds get back to winning ways

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Ashington cricketers suffer second defeat

Ashington Cricket Club lost their first premier division game. Picture: Jake Oakleyplaceholder image

Losing the toss was crucial, says Ashington cricket captain

Ashington's new professional Ankit Kalsi.placeholder image

Kalsi set for Acorns

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Ashington's destiny in their own hands in promotion decider

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Double blow as defeat to Gateshead sees Ashington cricket lose top spot

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England cricket star Wood turns out for Ashington

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Captain’s delight at Ashington's cricket win

Man of the Match, Jack McCarthy.placeholder image

Crucial innings from McCarthy as Ashington cricket remain on top

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Stand-in skipper hails ‘outstanding effort’ from Ashington cricketers

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McCafferty frustration after Ashington cricket draw

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McCafferty delight as Ashington propel themselves to top of table

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Ashington Cricket lose with 46 runs defeat to Sacriston

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Ashington cricket skipper targets push for the top in NE Premier League

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Frustration as ‘rusty’ Ashington lose opening game to Seaham

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Tough start with two away fixtures for Ashington cricketers

Cal Storey (pictured right ) with England’s Ashington-born cricketer Mark Wood holding the World Cup.placeholder image

Storey the star as Ashington gain ‘winning draw’

Ashington Cricket Club’s first XI skipper Sean McCafferty lavished high praise on Cal Storey after a belligerent unbeaten knock of 47 from the all rounder secured the Mighty Acorns a ‘winning draw’ against Lanchester at Ashley Park on Saturday.

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