CLEOBURY Mortimer's young sports stars helped South Shropshire take four first places at the county's Youth Games.

They also walked off with one second place and four thirds.

The area excelled in U-11s football, U-12s hockey and U-14s rugby for girls along with U-11s mixed rugby.

The hockey team, made up of trialists from Cleobury and Ludlow, beat Telford and Wrekin on penalties in the final.

Keeper Becky Castledine saved all five shots and Sam Evans scored from the decisive flick.

Tennis, basketball and swimming also produced top-three finishes.

A spokesman for South Shropshire said the successes were a tribute to the excellent coaching and enthusiasm from within the squad.