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Former England Test cricketer Phil De Freitas speaks at Hightown Club dinner

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER England Test cricketer will regale sports fans with tales of how his team beat the Aussies to win the Ashes.

Northern Cricket Club continue run to finish eighth

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

NORTHERN finished eighth in the league table after their nine game unbeaten run continued with a five wicket victory in the derby against Hightown at Moor Park last Saturday.

Northern continue run to finish eighth

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:44:00 GMT

NORTHERN finished eighth in the league table after their nine game unbeaten run continued with a five wicket victory in the local derby against Hightown at Moor Park last Saturday.

Former England player Phillip De Freitas will be the guest speaker at Hightown Cricket Club’s annual dinner

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FORMER England player Phillip De Freitas will be the guest speaker at Hightown Cricket Club’s annual dinner.

Townsend’s undefeated ton proves significant

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SOUTH African opener Travis Townsend led Northern’s successful run chase at Sea Cop against Fleetwood Hesketh last Saturday with a superb chanceless unbeaten 117 in 134 deliveries and in the process clinched Premier League cricket for the Moor Park outfit for the 2010 season.

Edwards fine effort in vain as Wallasey claim victory

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

OCEAN Park saw Hightown's first team slump to a 53-run defeat after a poor batting performance against Wallasey.

Hightown Cricket Club unhappy

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT

HIGHTOWN'S first eleven were left bitterly disappointed after a fascinating encounter with Prestatyn. Ian Sutcliffe's side were asked to bat first and got off to a solid start with openers Guy Edwards and Josh Moran.

Bootle step closer to title glory

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FIRWOOD BOOTLE took a major step towards their goal of winning the Liverpool & District Competition Premier League title when their renowned spin twins, David Snellgrove and Patrick Jackson, destroyed third placed New Brighton at sunny Rake Lane last Saturday to open the way to a resounding 7 wicket victory.

Northern travelled to Colwyn Bay and recorded a vital victory

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

NORTHERN made major strides to save their Premier League status with a six wicket win at Colwyn Bay last Saturday and a draw over at Hightown the following day.

Hightown satisfied, but rue missed chances

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

HIGHTOWN'S first team had a fruitful weekend with a win and a draw in their two fixtures, although it could have been two victories after very tense finishes to both games.

Ormskirk hopes of catching Bootle are fading

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Business Assistance Liverpool Competition Premier League second-placed side, Ormskirk, notched a ninth straight league win at the expense of Northop Hall but they are 61 points adrift and any hopes of catching Bootle are fading fast.

League leaders Bootle enjoyed victory over Northop Hall

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A SOLID all-round team performance gave table topping Firwood Bootle a convincing victory over Northop Hall at Smithy Lane on Saturday last in the Liverpool & District Competition Premier League.

Hightown were well beaten at New Brighton

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

HIGHTOWN’S first eleven travelled to New Brighton on Saturday and were firmly beaten by 106 runs.

Firwood Bootle cruised to victory over S&B last weekend

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FIRWOOD Bootle found themselves on easy street last weekend as they racked up two facile home victories over Southport & Birkdale in the Premier League on Saturday, and Glossop the following afternoon in the Lancashire Knockout Cup to take their place in the final at St Annes on September 13 when they will face either Egerton or Lytham.

Northern were beaten by three wickets against Northop Hall at the weekend

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

NORTHERN kept last Saturday’s match at Moor Park alive with some friendly bowling but unfortunately Northop Hall took full advantage and won by three wickets on the penultimate delivery of the day.

Formby suffered a disappointing weekend of results

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RESULTS were disappointing for Formby Cricket Club, with all four teams losing, despite some good individual performances.

All the latest from Hightown CC

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

OCEAN Park was the scene for the clash of Hightown's ECB Premier League match on Saturday with the visiting Ormskirk taking the honours after a fascinating day’s play.

St Helens comes a Cropper at Ainsdale

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AINSDALE’S bid to escape relegation into the third tier of the Business Assistance Liverpool Competition was strengthened on Saturday when new skipper Ian Cropper led his side to victory over St Helens.

Edwards’ patient 71 is not enough to save Hightown from defeat at Lytham

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE first eleven suffered their ninth defeat of the season away to Lytham to leave them only 16 points off the relegation zone.

Firwood Bootle draw against Northern

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IN an exciting top versus bottom Premier League encounter at Wadham Road last Saturday, Firwood Bootle drew with neighbours Northern in a game where the result was in the balance right up to the last ball of the last over.