IT was a family affair for Hexham Leazes II as they defeated Stocksfield IV at the weekend.

For Rob Willis, and sons Tim and Toby, claimed all the wickets to limit their guests to an innings total of 162, a score achieved with the loss of four wickets.

It was Willis snr who stole the show though, claiming seven wickets at the expense of 25 runs in an eye catching 10 over spell before top scoring for his side with 73 not out.

He claimed the crucial wicket of Stocksfield‘s Mark Jacobs who had put on a formidable 114 run partnership with Stephen Smith, finally removing the danger man for 77 after he had earlier been sent his marching orders only for bowler Tim Willis to show great sportsmanship to save him by telling the umpire it had hit a pad.

Jacobs’ dismissal saw Stocksfield collapse, crashing from 129-2 to 162 all out.

Simon Richardson and Rob Willis set about achieving the target in quick time, until the former was run out.

Then followed a wobble but Trevor Holmes joined Willis and the impetus returned, Tony Crosby continuing the good work of his predecessor as a Willis-inspired Leazes won it with the first ball of the 33rd over.

A century from Rob Bergstrand helped Wylam II to a narrow victory over Mitford in a high scoring encounter.

His knock of 135 not out guided his side to the 10 point victory, Wylam’s high score of 264 just 15 better off than what the visitors posted in reply.

Wylam started solidly enough through captain David Teasdale and Bobbie Buckle, but it wasn‘t until Bergstrand came in at number four that the scoreboard started to tick along more rapidly.

He peppered the boundary from the 101 balls he faced, making 21 fours and four sixes on his way to the match winning ton.

Mitford were looking good to achieve the target as openers Colin Crowe and David Kirtley fired them past 50, and captain Terry Dunn’s half century boosted them too. The runs started to dry up when Dunn was dismissed, Mitford adding just 28 of the 43 required runs after his departure.

League leaders South Northumberland 1864 tasted defeat for the first time this season as they were unable to reach the 204 set by Medomsley.

The total proved 12 runs too much for the high flying hosts, a half century from skipper Mark Charlton and good knocks from Michael Thompson and Gall helping them past the collective double ton.

North gave it a good go in reply with good scores from opener Alan Fletcher, Conor Thompson, Daniel Scott and Ross Ward, but they failed to make 200 as the overs ran out.

Allendale II captain Howard Robson similarly led by example as his opening knock saw his side to a 44 run triumph over eight-man Wark.

His stand of 88 proved pivotal as Allendale made 171, Snaith the only teammate to offer any real support throughout the order as Greg McConnell took three wickets and captain Paul Armstrong two without giving much away.

With the visitors low on numbers, Allendale put the pressure on and Pigg, Suckling and Stephenson put up a fight before the North Tyne outfit were bowled for 127.

With Haltwhistle II bowled out for 88, Mitford II enjoyed a comfortable 80 run victory.

After a poor start with Anthony White and Carl Bell sharing six wickets, Mitford’s cause was helped by the partnership of Darshit Patel and Hemang as the team ended their innings on 168-9.

A below par batting display saw Haltwhistle fall way short, White and Bell again asking the most questions along with top scorer Philip Sheldon.

Belsay and Corbridge Millers had to settle for five points each when their game failed to be completed before the 7.30pm cut-off point.

Due to constant stoppages to look for lost balls, and a rain disruption, the game was ended with Corbridge requiring 60 runs from their final six overs.

On a short boundary, Belsay posted a high score of 259 with Jamie Brock and Chris Townson both with half centuries.

Just as he did with the ball, Corbridge‘s David Cox was impressive with the bat as he secured the team’s first half century on his way to an excellent 116 not out by the time the curfew kicked in.

His shot selection won praise from the opposition, as did that of Kannan Niranjan who hit a half ton before the rain break disrupted his and Corbridge‘s rhythm.

Newcastle III went joint top as Humshaugh II conceded.