Hartpury College's Netball Academy is celebrating more success.

The 1st team were crowned U19 champions at the South West Regional Schools Finals recently. This marks the 12th consecutive year Hartpury has qualified for the regional stage of the championship.

The team won all six of the matches in their pool, as well as their semi-final against Bournemouth School for Girls. In a nail-biting final match, they fought off Millfield School to take the title by just one goal.

Each year, schools from across the South West come together for the Regional Schools Finals. The top two teams from the U19, U16, and U14 age group competitions go forward to represent the South West at the National School Finals.

Over 40 schools and college teams competed at Sir David English Sports Centre, Bournemouth in the Regional Schools Finals this year.

Hartpury will now join the other successful teams from across the country for the national competition at Oundle School in Northamptonshire on March 16.

In addition, three students have been selected for this year's Europe Netball U17 Championship & Challenge Event competition in Gibraltar (March 7-10), with one student named as reserve.

Kate Doran (A Levels) will represent the Isle of Man, while Millie White (A Levels) will represent Wales as vice-captain, Anna Stockdale (Level 3 extended diploma sport and exercise science) will also be part of the Wales squad, and Madison Sims (Level 3 extended diploma sport and exercise science) will be a reserve.

Holly Duerden, Netball Academy Manager at Hartpury University and Hartpury College, said: "We're very proud of our college 1st team, who have shown amazing determination and resilience in all of their matches, as well as incredible talent on the court.

"It's great to see how the pathway has grown and become a proven route that allows talented players to improve all aspects of their game while they study. The outstanding results produced year after year have made Hartpury a real force to be reckoned with.

"I'd also like to congratulate our fantastic four who've been selected to represent the Isle of Man and Wales. This is another outstanding achievement and is testament to their love of the game and dedication. We can't wait to see how they get on and support them along the way."