A GOLDEN try by Jamie Willstrop saw Wigginton emerge as the winning team at the York Primary Schools' Tag Rugby Festival finals day.

Willstrop touched down in extra-time to clinch a 4-0 final victory over Osbaldwick at Huntington School after both schools had earlier finished top of their respective six-strong groups.

This year's competition attracted a record entry of 51 teams and even the drizzle on finals day could not dampen spirits.

Seven-minute games were played simultaneously on three different pitches in an eight-a-side format with each side including two girls as players.

Each participating youngster received a medal, sponsored by MSF York, while winners Wigginton were also presented with a shield.

A total of 250 people watched the competition and York City Knights development officer Jason Ramshaw added his thanks for development programme sponsors Guildford Developments, Phoenix Software and SportsMatch.

Group A: Ralph Butterfield 4, Robert Wilkinson 0; Wigginton 8, Longmarston 0; St Mary's 4, Lord Deramore's 0; Ralph Butterfield 0, Wigginton 8; Longmarston 0, Lord Deramore's 4; Robert Wilkinson 4, St Mary's 8; Ralph Butterfield 4, Longmarston 8; Wigginton 4, St Mary's 0; Robert Wilkinson 0, Lord Deramore's 8; Ralph Butterfield 8, St Mary's 8; Robert Wilkinson 8, Longmarston 0; Wigginton 0, Lord Deramore's 4; Robert Wilkinson 0, Wigginton 12; Ralph Butterfield 0, Lord Deramore's 0; Longmarston 0, St Mary's 4.

Group B: Riccall 4, New Earswick 0; Yearsley Grove 0, Westfields 4; Copmanthorpe 0, Osbaldwick 4; Riccall 4, Yearsley Grove 0; Westfields 4, Osbaldwick 0; New Earswick 0, Copmanthorpe 4; Riccall 4, Westfields 0; Yearsley Grove 0, Copmanthorpe 4; Osbaldwick 4, New Earswick 0; Riccall 4, Copmanthorpe 0; New Earswick 0, Westfields 0; Yearsley Grove 4, Osbaldwick 12; New Earswick 0, Yearsley Grove 0; Riccall 0, Osbaldwick 4; Westfields 4 Copmanthorpe 0.

County choice

THE York and Selby Combined Events Competition at Huntington Stadium last week produced some excellent athletics.

The top four athletes in each age group were selected to represent the district at the North Yorkshire Event on Saturday, May 21 at the Huntington Stadium (11am start).

The athletes are: Junior Boys: 1 M Walker, 2 A Dunar, 3 A Varley, 4 Z Acuar. Inter Boys: 1 C Lockwood, 2 G Marr, 3 D Bass, 4 T Woof. Junior Girls: 1 I Hill, 2 B Campsill, 3 A Wilson, 4 H McKenna. Inter Girls: 1 M Clark, 2 C Maxstead, 3 L Hoyle, 4 R Keith.

Updated: 10:34 Wednesday, May 04, 2005