STUDENTS at Oasis Lister Park have had a great run of footballing success since becoming an Academy in September 2013.

The under-13s were runners-up to a strong St Bede's side after defeating Hanson School 5-1 and Dixons City Academy 4-1 to reach the final.

And the under-14 team, under the guidance of PE teacher Steven Lafferty, gained 22 points out of a possible 24 in their league.

Among their most emphatic results were victories over Belle Vue Boys (13-0) and Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College (9-0) thanks to midfield maestros Hashim Ali and captain Hasnain Mohammed.

Also influential was striker Hamza Younis, who – playing a year above his age group – scored an incredible 22 goals in seven consecutive wins.