Youngsters high fived after netball success

A netball team from a Burnley primary school may have been pipped at the post for first place in a tournament, but they were top of the league when it came to sportsmanship.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Jun 2017, 12:23 BST
Updated 18th Jul 2017, 08:42 BST
The sporting netball team from Holy Trinity Primary School who are (back row) Abbie-Leigh McIvor, Isabel Curry, Abby Lawless, Kady Thompson, Archie McIvor with (front row) Dexta Thompson and Taylor Knowles.The sporting netball team from Holy Trinity Primary School who are (back row) Abbie-Leigh McIvor, Isabel Curry, Abby Lawless, Kady Thompson, Archie McIvor with (front row) Dexta Thompson and Taylor Knowles.
The sporting netball team from Holy Trinity Primary School who are (back row) Abbie-Leigh McIvor, Isabel Curry, Abby Lawless, Kady Thompson, Archie McIvor with (front row) Dexta Thompson and Taylor Knowles.

The team from Holy Trinity Primary came second in the Burnley Primary School High Five netball challenge.

And although they may have been disappointed wirh the result several referees, coaches and other teams made a point of congratulating them for their pleasant attitude and politeness during the competition.

The praise left headteacher Mrs Sally Smith and sports co ordinator Mr Simon Grime brimming with pride.

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