IT couldn't have been any closer, but Humshaugh were crowned champions of the Haydon Bridge Indoor League.
Tied on 27 points with Stocksfield, they were rewarded the title on net run rate as they enjoyed a higher score of 2.28 to the runners-up's total of 1.47.
Helping to secure the title on the final day, Humshaugh (192-5) defeated Haltwhistle (142-14) for their seventh victory of the campaign.
Stocksfield (182-6) matched them all the way and also won seven encounters, including the final day success over Haydonians (156-9).
Finishing in third, Tynedale (199-6) finished the season with victory over Matfen (157-5).
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