CRICKET: STOCKSFIELD U18 finished the season unbeaten as they brought home the league and cup double.

The talented Tyne Valley teenagers retained the trophies they won last year with another consistent season, seeing off their rivals in the West Tyne Junior League.

Battling it out for honours against Tynedale, Ponteland and Corbridge - Benwell and Walbottle folded during the campaign - their four victories and two draws saw them top the table.

And Stocksfield continued their dominance in the West Tyne U18 League Cup, defeating main rivals Tynedale by 48 runs in the final.