PUPILS from Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School in Colne have secured a place at the largest youth sporting event in the county after taking victory in a high five netball event.

The students will now go on to represent Pendle at the SPAR Lancashire School Games county finals where they will compete against teams from 14 other Lancashire districts in a bid to be named county champions in high five netball.

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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School battled it out against nine other schools to claim the top spot, after beating Wheatley Lane Primary School in the final match.

Fiona Callaghan, who is the school games organiser for Pendle and arranged the event, said: "Netball is always fast paced, fun and highly competitive, and the girls from Sacred Heart Primary School put on a fantastic display. With the county finals just around the corner, excitement is really building as Pendle forms a strong team."

Now in its tenth year, the SPAR Lancashire School Games comprises two main events designed to give all children the opportunity to participate in competitive sport.

Schools across Lancashire are now battling it out for a place at the SPAR Lancashire School Games county finals, to compete against pupils from 15 county districts to be crowned champions in sports including rounders, tennis, orienteering, netball, athletics and gymnastics.

Over 2,400 youngsters are expected to take part in the event at Stanley Park in Blackpool on July 5, a result of the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, which inspired thousands of children to participate in competitive sport.

Organised by Lancashire Sport Partnership, the event is implemented by the county's school games organisers and sponsored by James Hall & Company Ltd, the SPAR distributors for the North of England. It is part of the national £128m school games programme.