HOCKEY Beechen Cliff under-18s were crowned Avon county championsafter beating last year's winners, Clifton College, in a penaltyshootout.
The game finished 1-1 after Beechen qualified from their pool bybeating King Edward's 2-0, Prior Park 3-2, Bristol Grammar 1-0 andWellsway 7-0. Beechen captain Alex Copestake commented: "This resultwas a combined effort from players, coach Phil Ball and parents.
"The players were delighted and we're looking forward to theregional finals."
All matches were of a high standard with teams fielding highlytechnical and well organised sides, leaving little room for error.Matches were reduced in time in order to ensure all games wereplayed on the day.
This is the first time Beechen Cliff have secured the prestigiousAvon title. They travel to Millfield School to represent the countyin the South West regional finals on Sunday.
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