HUNDREDS of youngsters made a splash for their schools last night at the second of two annual swimming galas.

Darlington Primary Schools Athletic Association held its Junior Swimming Gala (larger schools) at the Dolphin Centre, in Darlington.

Last week, the smaller schools battled it out in the first event, with St Bede's Primary School taking all three honours.

The overall winners of last night's gala were... , while ... won the boys' event and ... won the girls' event.

Teams of up to 20 took to the pool as Raventhorpe, Heighington, Mowden, Hurworth House, Abbey, Alderman Leach, Corporation Road, Dodmire, Harrowgate Hill, Heathfield, Reid Street, Rise Carr, Springfield and Whinfield junior schools fought for honours.

Fellow pupils, family members and other supporters cheered on as the youngsters battled it out in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, medley and relay races, with two heats and a final for each.

Officials for the event were provided by Darlington Swimming Club.

Make sure you get a copy of tomorrow's edition of The Northern Echo for a full list of competitors at last night's gala.