Two primary schools emerged as joint champions in a futsal competition for girls in Years 5 and 6.  

The teams from Houghton Primary School and Westfield Junior School, St Ives, finished in joint first place. 

The competition for third spot was equally exciting and was claimed by Thorndown Primary School, St Ives, and Warboys Primary Academy.  

The Hunts Post: The team from Houghton Primary School finished joint first in the competition.The team from Houghton Primary School finished joint first in the competition. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)

Eight teams from seven schools took part in the tournament, which was held at One Leisure St Ives on December 12.  

The participating schools were: Bushmead Primary School, Eaton Socon; Houghton Primary School; Little Paxton Primary School; St Helen’s Primary School, Bluntisham; Thorndown Primary School, St Ives; Warboys Primary Academy and Westfield Junior School.  

The Hunts Post: Westfield Junior School, St Ives, also delivered a stunning performance.Westfield Junior School, St Ives, also delivered a stunning performance. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)Doug Finlayson, partnership manager at The Hunts School Sports Partnership, said: “The success of the competition was further enhanced by the valuable support of sports leaders from Hinchingbrooke School.  

“Their guidance and officiating played a crucial role in fostering a positive atmosphere throughout the tournament.” 

The Hunts Post: The futsal competition took place on December 12 at One Leisure St Ives.The futsal competition took place on December 12 at One Leisure St Ives. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)Futsal is FIFA-recognised and a form of five-a-side indoor football.  

It helps youngsters develop more technical skills on the pitch than traditional, larger-sided games.    

The Hunts Post: The futsal team from Warboys Primary Academy came joint third place in the competition.The futsal team from Warboys Primary Academy came joint third place in the competition. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)

The competition in St Ives marked the last event of the Hunts School Sports Partnership’s 2023 calendar. 

Inter-school events recommence on January 16 with the popular KS2 and KS3 Panathlon festivals.  

The Hunts Post: Thorndown Primary School, St Ives, also finished joint third. Thorndown Primary School, St Ives, also finished joint third. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)

The Hunts Post: Eight teams from seven primary schools in Cambridgeshire took part.Eight teams from seven primary schools in Cambridgeshire took part. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)

The Hunts Post: As well as joint winners of the competition, two teams also finished in joint third place too. As well as joint winners of the competition, two teams also finished in joint third place too. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)

The Hunts Post: The competition was held by The Hunts School Sports Partnership.The competition was held by The Hunts School Sports Partnership. (Image: The Hunts School Sports Partnership)