So we thought we would raid our archives for these nostalgic memories of local finals from yesteryear.
While our mainly focus is mainly on school teams, we have also included pictures of adult sides as well as cricket and rugby sides.
5. Derby day
Hartlepool Schools' under 15 side prepare to face Middlesbrough Schools' under 15 side at the Riverside Stadium in the 2013 County Cup final. Photo: FRANK REID
6. 'Howzat!'
Hartlepool Cricket Club celebrate winning the Readman Cup in 2013. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: FRANK REID
7. High life
High Tunstall celebrate winning their Hartlepool Schools' Association Year 7 football cup final against St Hild's. Photo: FRANK REID
8. Manor born
Manor College celebrate winning the final of the Hartlepool Schools' Association Year 8 football cup in 2013. Photo: FRANK REID