Ripon Grammar School's football stars have their sights set on national glory
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The girls are hoping to make history after a sensational run which has seen them progress unbeaten through five challenging rounds, against schools including Hurworth, Ovingham Middle and Spen Valley High.
Having beaten Wolverhampton Grammar School 3-2, at the semi-finals, they now face Reading-based Langtree School on June, 9, when they’ll be playing to a home crowd.
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Hide AdRGS PE teacher Iain Younger says the players have given themselves a real chance to make it to the final of the English Schools Football Association (ESFA) Small Schools Cup.
Their journey began in February, when they beat Harrogate and Craven district rivals Boroughbridge High School 3-0.
Their latest thrilling match in the West Midlands resulted in a nail biting finish, with two goals from Lottie Day and one from Lyla Stott securing them victory.
Mr Younger said: “Some brilliant defending and fantastic saves from goalie Scarlett Goodwin,”.
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Hide AdCaptain Lottie Day, 13, who has been playing football for eight years, said: “It has been a fantastic journey.
“Especially since pretty much in every game we have come back from behind.
“I’d particularly like to mention Scarlett, who saved us in so many situations.
“In the semis she threw her body on the line, time and time again, and displayed so much bravery and courage.
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Hide Ad“It was a tense 15 minutes at the end as we were holding on to a 3-2 win, but clinched the victory against a top team.”
A member of York City Football Club, Lottie Day, who scored two goals in the match, dreams of being selected for the England U17 squad and is inspired by former York City player Jess Park, who now plays for Everton.