Year 11 crowned national U16s football champion

Year 11 pupil Mason said it was an ‘amazing’ experience as his Lancashire Schools Under 16 football team were crowned national champions!
 
Forward Mason was part of the Lancashire Schools Under 16s football team who faced Sussex Schools in the English Schools Football Association National County Cup final at Stoke City’s BET 365 Stadium last weekend.
 
“It was a really hot day,” said Mason, who is currently sitting his GCSEs. “It was a great experience though. I had never been to Stoke City’s ground and it’s a proper football ground.
 
“We went ahead twice but Sussex equalised both times.”
 
The match was heading for penalties until, two minutes from time, Mason played a fantastic pass to dissect two defenders for the Lancashire winger to cross for the winning goal.  The game ended 3-2  for Lancashire to be crowned the best county team in England.   

“It was amazing, a nice feeling to be part of a winning team and scoring so late.”
 
Assistant Principal and PE Teacher, Mr Gee, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Mason. Since I’ve been at Priory I think we have only had one other boy represent Lancashire at Under 16 level, such is the standard.”
 
Mason is signed up to non-league side LSG to gain experience of men’s football, although their season has now finished, and will start pre-season at National League side AFC Fylde where he has a scholarship.
 
To see the winning goal, click the link below and fast forward to 3:55:30. 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk-OYP9rXpQ