After finishing rock bottom in 2017, the first team effected a remarkable change in form and fortunes, winning 17 games and losing only two all season. The last win which saw them clinch the title was on the final Saturday of the season against Upperthong, with opening batsman Mark Askham making a superb unbeaten 114, one of three tons he scored in the season. Other highlights included 19 year old local lad Tommy Sanders’ match winning 161 not out against Emley and captain Paul Goodman taking 7 for 53 against Linthwaite.