YOUNG footballers helped a Darlington school win a competition for the first time.

Hurworth School and Maths and Computing College won the Darlington Schools Year Seven Football Tournament, after beating Hummersknott School 1-0 in the final at the Railway Athletic Ground, in Brinkburn Road.

It was the first time Hurworth have won the coveted trophy.

Teacher Rita Rees said: "We are all absolutely delighted."