A NEWLY-formed college swimming team at Warrington has enjoyed notable success in its first-ever competition.
Team Priestley – an 11-strong team of girls and boys from Priestley College – took part in the English Schools Swimming Association’s North West Finals in Liverpool.
The girls who led from the front, landing second place in the freestyle relay and third place in the medley relay. Not to be outdone, the boys finished second in the medley relay.
Their achievements were all the more commendable considering the calibre of opposition from Cheshire, Cumbria, Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the Isle of Man.
The students are now eagerly waiting to hear whether they have done enough to qualify for the national championships that will be held in Southampton at the end of November.
Curriculum Manager Nigel Howells said: “All our students excelled at the North West Finals, especially taking into account they were up against a lot of talented opposition including teams from many private and independent schools and colleges.
“We are sure that this is just the beginning for the team and hope to participate in Southampton, should we get the opportunity to go to the national finals. We will also look forward to the British Colleges events that take place later in the year.”
Pictured, left to right, back: Alex Wort, Brendan Spencer, Nick Evans and Chris Smith; front: Lucy Wallbank, Stacey King, Courtney Dean and Ellie Newby.
Three members of the team are not pictured – Chloe Maund, Alex Maund and Tom Hadley.
