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Apr 2024
Harrogate football team set for county cup final this weekend
An under-13 Harrogate football team will go head-to-head with York at a county cup final this weekend.
The Harrogate and Craven School Boys team has made it to the final of the Yorkshire Federation Schools’ Football league against York School Boys.
The squad, made up of 24 boys from across the two districts, was whittled down from hundreds of hopefuls at the initial trials.
The boys were put forward by their school PE teachers at the time and all represent a range of local schools, including Ripon Grammar School, Harrogate High School, Rossett School, King James’ School, Ashville College, St John Fisher’s and St Aidan’s.
They have taken on teams from Scunthorpe, Sheffield, York and more during the campaign.
Now, following victories against Rotherham and Wakefield, the U13s will compete in the final at Bridlington Town this Saturday.
Manager Andrew Pears said some of the players have “been signed” or are currently in talks with “a number of professional football clubs”, including Hull City, Bradford City and Huddersfield Town.
He added:
Mr Pears also said players who have represented the district at a competitive level will be presented with honour caps at the team’s awards night in May.
Harrogate and Craven School Boys U13s will play York School Boys in the league cup final on Saturday, April 27. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.
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