SCHOOL NEWS: On the ball at Holyrood

THE rain held off for the first Community Sport event hosted by Holyrood Academy in Chard in the 2016-17 academic year.

Eight local primary schools of over 130 students took part in the Holyrood Under-11 football competition held on the new artificial pitch on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. There were separate competitions for Under-11 mixed, girls only and small schools.

Tatworth dominated the girl’s competition, winning all their games and scoring 26 goals and conceding none with Manor Court girls taking second spot.

PHOTO - TOP: Girls from Tatworth Primary School.

PHOTO - RIGHT: Boys from Tatworth Primary School.

It was double success for Tatworth as their boys team won the boys final after a very close match with Avishayes which was decided on a tense penalty shoot-out.

Combe St Nicholas secured the small schools title with a solid performance.

All these winning teams now progress to the Area finals in November.

Richard Evans, sport development manager for Holyrood, said: "It was fantastic to see so many local children playing excellent football and demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship.

“Many of these pupils will be joining us at Holyrood next year and I am already looking forward to developing their talents.”

PHOTO - ABOVE: Young footballers from Combe St Nicholas Primary School.

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