TREBLE VICTORY
FOR the first time of the 2008 season, the first and second teams had reason to celebrate at the weekend as both recorded victories in their games with Denton West.
The First XI set a total of 157 for high-flyers West to chase with Gaz Wild the pick of the batsmen smashing 5 sixes on his way to 40*. In reply, four wickets apiece from spinners Senior and Griffiths ensured Woodbank gained maximum points winning by 19 runs.
The Second team were 110-1 (Hussain 53, Ainsworth 31) in reply to West's 192 and seemingly in control until a typical Woodbank Collapse saw them 126-6 and eventually edging a thrilling finale by achieving 2 runs off the last ball with one wicket remaining.
On Sunday the third team, skippered by Paul Schofield, beat local rivals East Lancs as they bowled out the visitors for 86, over 70 runs shy of the home side's target.

HARRY AND RYAN PICKED FOR LANCS
WOODBANK 11-year-olds Harry Dearden and Ryan Barker have been selected to play for Lancashire Under-11s. Tottington Primary School pupil Dearden, a batsman, is the son of local all-rounder Steve Dearden, and credits his father with his selection.
"My dad has been brilliant," he said. "He bought me my first bat when I was six and took me up to Walshaw to play cricket for the first time and I really enjoyed it and carried on playing."
It is the first time for more than 25 years that Woodbank have unearthed two youngsters to play for their county. As well as stints at Haslingden and Elton, the youngster is now settled at Woodbank where his captaincy has led the side to the summit of the Lancashire County League table.
Woodbank Primary School pupil Barker, and Dearden, were selected following successful trials.
Barker said: "To play for Lancs is brilliant and I hope I can keep improving and hopefully become a pro one day."
Both lads have been coached by Martin Kay at Woodbank. "It’s excellent news for the club to have one youngster selected," he said. "But to have two really shows the steps we as a club are taking to promote our junior cricket.
"These two are great prospects and if they continue to improve, I envisage few problems for them making a career out of their sport."
Woodbank CC’s junior practice sessions take place on Friday evenings at 6.30pm. Any interested youngsters can contact Martin Kay on 07720 890980.