THE girls’ football teams at Moulsham High School have benefitted from the improved training facilities on the school’s new 3G pitch and are enjoying a sensational season.

The Year 7, 8 and 9 teams are unbeaten in the MESSSA league and the U13 team was crowned district champions for the second year running and the U15 team finished runners-up in their group.

In the Essex Cup the U14s are through to the final and the U13s reached the quarter-finals, while the U14 team is through to the final of the English Schools Cup competition.

In the kinder+sport National Cup tournament the U13s won the first round and qualified to represent Colchester Utd in the area finals, where they won all their group games, beat Cambridge Utd in the semi-finals and MK Dons in the final.

Funded by the Football Foundation, the Brian Close school’s new facility is proving a resounding success as students, the local community and hirers enjoy the benefits of the 3G floodlit pitches and an opportunity to train all year round.

Headteacher Mark Farmer said: “I am very proud of our girls’ football teams and delighted that our new 3G pitch has proved such a success in providing the all-weather training facilities they’ve needed to play at this level.

“I wish all the teams the best of luck with their remaining matches.”