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Keep Your Eye on Harry, He is One to Watch on the Pitch

Muswellbrook cricketer Harry Scowen has been named in the New […]

Centenary of Singleton District Cricket Association

When you start talking cricket there is no stopping some […]

My recent tour to India to play cricket

BY HARRY SCOWEN

On 1st April, I flew to New Delhi to play in the ICAL – International Cricket Academy League, 13-day cricket tour.

JPC youngster continues to shine on the big stage

BY ALEX TIGANI

Luke Dempster was only three years of age when JPC won its most recent SDCA first grade grand final in 2007.

Coalfields Cup glory for Valley/JPC

BY ALEX TIGANI

Valley/JPC captain Isaac Barry admits his line-up’s Coalfields Cup first grade premiership victory has still not sunk in.

Two blockbuster grand finals remain

BY ALEX TIGANI

All roads lead to Singleton this Saturday for two highly anticipated grand finals.

Bulls end drought

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Bulls are UHDCA major premiers for 2022/23.

Moorcroft inspires side to T20 glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton teenager Hayden Moorcroft had never played in a grade grand final until last Saturday night’s Coalfields Cup T20 decider between his Valley/JPC line-up and Greta Branxton.

Colts to play Broncos in Singleton

BY ALEX TIGANI

All the action will continue at Howe Park this evening.

One more to go for successful Valley/JPC side

BY ALEX TIGANI

This year’s T20 title meant so much more than bragging rights for the winning Valley/JPC line-up.

New recruits celebrate first title

BY ALEX TIGANI

Mewa Jeetarwal had a confession to make moments after his T20 premiership celebrations.

Thrift to lead veterans’ cricket side

BY ALEX TIGANI

All eyes will be on Singleton’s Greg Thrift this Sunday.

Team effort for JPC Gold

BY ALEX TIGANI

JPC Gold also celebrated a second grade T20 premiership on Friday night.

Singleton set to host future Cricket NSW tournaments

BY ALEX TIGANI

The next generation of women’s cricket talent had an opportunity to hone their craft in Singleton this week.

A long list of highlights at inaugural tournament

BY ALEX TIGANI

Newcastle Blasters’ medium pace bowler Isabella Bliss could not stop smiling this week after commencing her tournament with a memorable hat-trick.

A new era for Howe Park

All roads lead to Howe Park this evening when Singleton District Cricket Association rivals Creeks and PCH playoff under lights from 7pm.

Singleton line-up prepares for Cessnock

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton will aim for a 2-0 start to the John Bull Shield Competition.

Creeks aim for fourth straight win

BY ALEX TIGANI

You could not have asked for a better clash this Saturday afternoon.

Scone to host junior cricket trials

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Coalfields Junior Cricket Association have set a date for selection trials.

Glendon hopes to end drought

BY ALEX TIGANI

If you ask the Bailey brothers, the Glendon Cricket Club has the best culture in the whole Hunter Valley.

Glory for Gayfer

BY ALEX TIGANI

Huntlee’s Zac Gayfer has had a season to remember.

Centuries for Moore and Teague

BY ALEX TIGANI

Liam Moore’s 21st birthday came three days early.

A clash three years in the making

BY ALEX TIGANI

It has been 1175 days since our region’s two associations last played off in a John Bull Shield match.

Juniors pipped in final round

BY ALEX TIGANI

The Coalfields’ under-17 side was unable to qualify for the final of the Col Dent Shield.

Denman’s hopes for back to back glory

BY ALEX TIGANI

What is better than a Denman premiership victory?

Singleton strengthens John Bull Shield line-up

BY ALEX TIGANI

The finest talents from the Coalfields Cup will be showcased this Sunday.

Creeks claim memorable win

BY ALEX TIGANI

Two of the most anticipated games of cricket were abandoned last weekend.

Local trio complete Bradman Cup campaign

BY ALEX TIGANI

Junior cricketers from across NSW gathered at Lake Macquarie last week for the Bradman Cup tournament.

Road to Bathurst

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton all-rounder Alex Stafa hopes to represent Central Northern in this year’s Country Colts championships.

Duo set for Bradman Cup

BY ALEX TIGANI

They have waited two years to represent the Central Northern Zone.

UHDCA resumes

BY ALEX TIGANI

Limited Upper Hunter District Cricket was played over the past fortnight due to the region’s heavy rainfall.

Scone Receives Top Honour

Move over equine, cricket is making its mark in Scone.

Belltrees Bath In Glory

Belltrees captain Adam Williamson admits this year’s Upper Hunter District Cricket Association grand final win was one almost half a century in the making.

Valley Set For Three Grand Finals

Local cricket history will be made in Singleton this Saturday morning.

Creeks set for an adventure

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton District Cricket Association outfit Creeks will hope to claim its first Coalfields Cup win this Saturday when travelling to Mulbring.

Bulls defeat powerhouse Belltrees

BY ALEX TIGANI

Upper Hunter District Cricket Association heavyweight Gavin Newton Smith guided his side to a satisfying victory over Belltrees on Saturday.

Historic month of local cricket

BY ALEX TIGANI

History was made when Singleton and Cessnock’s senior cricket fraternities combined forces for the first time on Saturday.

Search is on for female cricketers

BY ALEX TIGANI

Teenager Stevie Boldery is counting down the days until junior cricket returns.

Honours for our Helene

BY ALEX TIGANI

Local cricket stalwart Helene Goadsby has been recognised with two distinguished honours this month.

SDCA search for umpires

BY ALEX TIGANI

Singleton District Cricket Association treasurer Daniel Storey has revealed the appointment of Justin Harris as first grade umpire ahead of the 2020/21 season.