Bishops Lydeard under-15 girls crowned division champions

Bishops Lydeard under-15 girls' football team have been crowned champions of division one of the Somerset Girls' Football League <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Bishops Lydeard under-15 girls' football team have been crowned champions of division one of the Somerset Girls' Football League (Image: Supplied)
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Bishops Lydeard under-15 girls' football team have been crowned division one champions before Christmas.

Their recent 4-1 victory over Wellington Wildcats in the Somerset Girls' Football League wrapped up the title for them.

Jesse scored her 26th and 27th goals of the season on the day, with Freya also bagging a brace.

This was despite their opponents equalising after only five minutes of play.

The team mixed individual play with whole-team passing to secure their win, leaving them eight points ahead of second-placed Wincanton.

Team manager Peter Stephens said: "Sometimes, when we’re training on a freezing and wet Thursday night, it's hard to imagine we’re taking steps forward.

"And then, days like today come and show you exactly how much progress the players have made since we started working together three years ago.

"They are a team full of character, grit, and packed with ability; most importantly, they are brilliant to work with.

"I can see many of the team going on to play at a good adult level and look forward to our last league campaign together next season before they make that transition."

After celebrating their victory at Treetop Golf in Bristol, the team's attention now turns to preparing for the league and County Cup campaigns in the New Year.

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