Pembrokeshire Secondary School Boccia tournament results
Boccia, a Paralympic sport, involves players propelling a ball onto a court, aiming to be closest to the 'jack' ball.
The event, sponsored by Valero, took place on Tuesday, April 29, in the sports hall at Haverfordwest High VC School.
20 teams from Haverfordwest High, Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Milford Haven School, Ysgol Bro Preseli, Ysgol Harri Tudur, and Portfield School competed.
The winning team was Henry Tudor Team 1.
Dan Bellis of Sport Pembrokeshire said: "It was fantastic to see so many teams and pupils taking part in such an inclusive activity.
"A great time was had by all.
"Big thanks to Valero for sponsoring the event, and to all the volunteers and Young Ambassadors for umpiring and scoring all the games.
"A big well done to all who took part and made the event such a success."
The games were officiated by volunteers from Saundersfoot Rotary's Tenderfoot Disability Sports group, Welsh International Boccia player Sian Jones, and young ambassadors from Haverfordwest High.
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