There has been double cause for celebration for a side of young netball stars in recent weeks.

Wisbech Standard: Rookies Under 16s: Back row (l-r): Amy Carter, Erika Webb, Emma Linnett, Izzy Talbot, Tegan Eggleton, Cloudia Edinburgh & Libby Bingham (from U14s). Front row (l-r): Adriana Fan, Ellie Payne-English, Georgia Bingham, Ellie White and Jess Slack.Rookies Under 16s: Back row (l-r): Amy Carter, Erika Webb, Emma Linnett, Izzy Talbot, Tegan Eggleton, Cloudia Edinburgh & Libby Bingham (from U14s). Front row (l-r): Adriana Fan, Ellie Payne-English, Georgia Bingham, Ellie White and Jess Slack. (Image: Archant)

The Rookies under 16 squad followed up their fine league campaign by fighting off competition from other local sides to lift the Fenland Youth Tournament title last weekend.

The Wisbech-based youngsters finished their league season in second place – losing just one match to the division’s title winners – before clinching the regional trophy on July 2.

The side’s coach, Andrea Eggleton, said: “I am really proud of the girls. They are really committed to training every week and all 12 of them have played their part in this achievement as it has been a long season with lots of matches.”

The Rookies train every Monday from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech. Sessions are £3.

For more information, contact Andrea on andrea@wisbechnetballleague.co.uk or call 01945 587802.