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Ormskirk’s Nick Caunce handed scholarship by Lancashire

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK paceman Nick Caunce is one of four talented youngsters to be handed a scholarship contract by Lancashire.

Skelmersdale Cricket Club awards night

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

JUNIOR star Ben Maddocks took centre stage at Skelmersdale Cricket Club’s annual awards ceremony.

Adam Waterhouse’s reign as Ormskirk captain ended with defeat to Southport ans Birkdale

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ADAM Waterhouse’s final match as Ormskirk captain finished in a final-wicket defeat to an already relegated Southport and Birkdale side at Brook Lane on Saturday.

Skem’s nervous wait

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A NERVE-wracking weekend awaits Skelmersdale Cricket Club as the first team fights to avoid relegation following a roller-coaster five months.

Shock as Ormskirk slump to a defeat

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK slumped to their first defeat in 13 matches as Lytham claimed a three wicket victory at Brook Lane on Saturday.

Rainford’s five star show

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RAINFORD made it five wins on the bounce as they hammered Burscough by 8 wickets in Liverpool Competition Division 1.

All the latest action from the Skem Sunday League

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RAINFORD continued their recent good run with a nail-biting one wicket win over Ainsdale.

All the latest reports from the Ormskirk and District Sunday Football League

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK extended their unbeaten league run to 12 matches beating Formby by 39 runs away on Saturday.

Ormskirk Cricket Club’s hopes of retaining the Liverpool Competition Premier Division title are washed away in two rain-affected draws

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK’S slim chance of retaining their Business Assistance Liverpool & District Cricket Competition crown was pretty much washed away over the Bank Holiday Weekend with their matches against Bootle and Northern both ending in rain-affected draws.

Ormskirk enjoying a rich vein of form

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK extended their winning run to nine games by beating Northop Hall at Brook Lane on Saturday to set up a mouth-watering tie with league leaders Bootle this weekend.

Rainford pour misery on Orrell

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

AN electric opening spell from Mark Williams and Chris Tonge fired Rainford to a stunning win at title contenders Orrell. Williams trapped Tickle LBW for 3; Tonge clean bowled Riley for 0; and skipper Williams then dismissed Elahi and the dangerous Smith to leave the Wiganers rocking on 14 for 4 after just nine overs.

Bootle bid to clinch the title

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

BOOTLE moved a big step closer to clinching the Business Assistance Liverpool Competition Premier League crown with a seven-wicket win at New Brighton.

Ormskirk are chasing the title after moving up to second

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK have moved up to second place in the Liverpool and District Premier League after recording an eighth straight league win at Wallasey on Saturday.

All the latest from Skem Cricket Club

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SKELMERSDALE slipped to a sixth straight defeat - and even closer to the Liverpool Competition's relegation zone - with a four wicket defeat at Orrell.

Rainford second XI have won the Cottam Cup

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RAINFORD Cricket Club broke new ground last weekend when the second XI won the prestigious Merseyside Competition Norman Cottam Cup. Phil Curran’s side defeated Hightown by 37 runs.

Newburgh Cricket Club has been awarded Clubmark Status

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

NEWBURGH Cricket Club, currently playing in the Southport & District Amateur Cricket League, has achieved the ‘Clubmark Status' award.

Burscough lose to St Helens, thanks to controversial run-out

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

BURSCOUGH were victims of a highly debatable run-out decision in a dramatic ending to their Liverpool Competition first division clash against fellow strugglers St Helens at Windleshaw Road on Saturday.

Skelmersdale's third team win Hampson Trophy

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SKELMERSDALE’S third team brought the season's first silverware back to Scott Rees Park - and became the first side to win back-to-back Hampson Trophy titles - with a crushing 93 run win over Southport League rivals Aughton.

Ormskirk lose to Durham in ECB National Knockout

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

ORMSKIRK’S run in the ECB National Knockout came to an end on Sunday as a battling Blue and Gold side were humbled at Chester-Le-Street by 120 runs.

Highfield put Skelmersdale into deep trouble in Liverpool Competition cricket

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SKELMERSDALE face a fight for their first division future in the Liverpool Competition following a nine wicket home hammering at the hands of high-flying Highfield.