Prestatyn boys' football team celebrate haul of trophy wins
Prestatyn Warriors under-12s were presented with the Rhyl and District Junior Premiership League trophy after their final home game of the season on Thursday evening (May 15).
They also secured the Premiership League Cup on May 10 to complete a double, before they headed to Blackpool to compete in the tournament St Anne's Tournament on May 11, which they also won.
The boys were also successful in winning the SCI Tournament the previous weekend, to make it four trophies in eight days.
Liam Williams, who coaches the team along with Dave Hogan, said: 'This is the boys' first season of competitive football, and they have been outstanding.
'They have also now completed their league season unbeaten - an incredible achievement.'
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