Christ Church Academy’s Year 7 futsal team are Staffordshire champions and will now be representing the county at a West Midlands event later this year.
The team won seven of the eight games they played at the tournament at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, leading them to win the overall competition.
They now move forward to represent Staffordshire at the regional competition.
PE teacher Mr. Bailey said: “This was a fantastic team effort and the girls were deserved winners.”
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Well done girls – and good luck for the regional event.
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