West Hatch High School's Year 7 netball team have been crowned district champions after a comprehensive 23-9 victory over top Harlow district school St Marks.

The girls - who recently reached the quarter finals of the Essex Cup - won the West Essex league on Monday after victories over Davenant, Debden Park, and Roding Valley.

They then represented West Essex in the District trophy against the winning Harlow District school, St Marks, yesterday (Wednesday).

Head of PE and Year 7 coach Coralie Reid said: "The girls outplayed their rivals from the start and showed exceptional skill and determination from the first whistle all the way to the end.

"It is an excellent way to finish the netball season. The girls have been fantastic from day one and I am looking forward to seeing what they can do in the forthcoming athletics season."