Jack Bearne came off the bench to net a 90th-minute winner under the Kirkby floodlights in a thrilling 4-3 victory for Lewtas' charges in the reverse fixture.
Due to the international break, the U18s haven’t played since March 17 - when they reached the FA Youth Cup final following a 2-1 win over Watford at Anfield.
Things are getting tense at the top of the U18s Premier League North table with five matches remaining.
After their last league outing saw Derby County knock the Reds off top spot, the Rams are now three points clear of Lewtas' side.