A young girl's dream to become a cheerleader has become a reality - and it might be a record-breaking achievement.

Stacey Biggs, 13, of Eccleshill, has always wanted to be a cheerleader.

But since she is too young to become one of the Bradford Bulls' Bullettes, she formed her own cheerleading squad for Dudley Hill Amateur Rugby League and Football Club.

Rugby Club secretary Malcolm Horner believes Dudley Hill may well be the first amateur club in the country to have its own cheerleaders, known as the Hillbilly's.

The idea was formed by Stacey and her four pals, who will warm up the crowds for Dudley Hill Amateur Rugby Club at Parry Road at a pre-season tournament in July.

The talented teenager has used her knowledge of disco dancing to create a number of upbeat routines, to cheer the lads on at their home games. Stacey acts as choreographer to the group and teaches them new dance routines each week.

Her mother Tina said her daughter and friends had worked hard to get to this stage and she was proud of all of them.

Mrs Biggs said: "Stacey had to do a presentation in front of members of the club, detailing all the girls dance qualifications, their costumes and what they intended to do as a troop."

Secretary of Dudley Hill RUFC, Malcolm Horner, said the committee was delighted with the idea and was very impressed with Stacey.

"We are a progressive club and since we are always first in everything we do - why not this?

"I am a great believer in developing projects that will improve the game," he said.

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