Year 5 students from a number of the town’s primary schools competed in the Woodham Sports Academy Year 5 Football Tournament.
Bathed in glorious sunshine, participants from Stephenson Way, Heighington, Byerley Park, Aycliffe Village, Woodham Burn and St. Francis schools took part.
The tournament was a culmination of of an 8 week programme that has seen Woodham Academy Sports Staff, Liam Clough and Peter Watling, working alongside Premier Player Academy coaches, Neil Maddison and Andy Collett, in the primary schools.
In addition former Woodham student, Middlesbrough goalkeeper and their Player of the Year, Jason Steele was in attendance and assisted with the trophy and medal presentation.
Woodham Sports Academy and tournament organiser, Liam Clough, said ,”The afternoon was a resounding success with a very high standard of play in evidence. All participants should be proud of their level of performance.” Congratulations to the team from Stephenson Way who picked up the trophy and were undefeated throughout.
