A huge congratulations to our exceptional Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 girls’ football teams, who have been crowned Manchester Cup champions – securing an incredible triple victory for Saint Paul’s.
Our Year 7 team delivered a truly outstanding performance in their final against St Matthew’s, earning a commanding 4–0 win. Mayla was in superb form, scoring a brilliant hat-trick, while Serena added a fantastic fourth goal to cap off a confident and composed team performance.
The success continued with our Year 9 team, who impressed in their final against Chorlton High with a well-earned 2–0 victory. Goals from Cienna and Elise secured the win, following a determined performance built on discipline, teamwork and resilience.
Adding to the celebrations, our Year 8 team were crowned Manchester Champions after an excellent 3–0 triumph over Wright Robinson College. Mayla opened the scoring, while Cienna delivered an outstanding individual performance with two goals and an assist, showcasing both skill and teamwork at the highest level.
Year 10 also reached the final, demonstrating their quality and determination throughout the competition. Despite taking the lead and holding it for much of the game, they were narrowly defeated 3–1 by Wright Robinson College in the closing stages. Their effort and commitment remain a huge credit to the team.
We are incredibly proud of all our players for their dedication, teamwork and commitment throughout the season. Each team has represented Saint Paul’s with pride, determination and excellence.
Mr Fowler, teacher and football coach, said:
“We couldn’t be prouder of our girls’ teams. Their commitment, enthusiasm and unity have been clear throughout the season, and reaching these finals is a testament to their hard work. The players support one another, train with purpose and represent Saint Paul’s with real pride.”
“We couldn’t be prouder of our girls’ teams. Their commitment, enthusiasm and unity have been clear throughout the season, and reaching these finals is a testament to their hard work. The players support one another, train with purpose and represent Saint Paul’s with real pride.”
Mr Mawn, Head of PE, added:
“This is an outstanding achievement for our school — four teams reaching four finals is something truly special. Our players have shown commitment in training, courage in competition and a fantastic sense of school pride. We are incredibly proud of how far girls’ football has come at Saint Paul’s, and this success reflects that progress.”
“This is an outstanding achievement for our school — four teams reaching four finals is something truly special. Our players have shown commitment in training, courage in competition and a fantastic sense of school pride. We are incredibly proud of how far girls’ football has come at Saint Paul’s, and this success reflects that progress.”
Mr Whiteside, Headteacher, said:
“This remarkable success in the Manchester Cup Finals is a proud and moment for our school. Our girls have demonstrated resilience, leadership and exceptional teamwork, fully embodying the values of Saint Paul’s. They are outstanding role models, and we could not be prouder of their achievements.”
“This remarkable success in the Manchester Cup Finals is a proud and moment for our school. Our girls have demonstrated resilience, leadership and exceptional teamwork, fully embodying the values of Saint Paul’s. They are outstanding role models, and we could not be prouder of their achievements.”