SANDON School will be representing Essex at the Eastern Region Futsal Finals in June after triumphing at the county finals last month.
The under-16 boys took on five other schools from the county in the competition at The College in Braintree, and came out on top to book their spots at the regional final.
They also won the fair play award at the competition, earning themselves a Futsal ball signed by the entire England Futsal squad who had recently played Turkey.
Sandon saw off the challenge of Shenfield High to win the competition and they will now head to Gosling Park Sports Centre in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, on June 2.
Futsal is a key part of the Essex County FA's development plans. The sport is increasing in popularity in the county, as illustrated by the appearance of five new schools in the contest.
The sport is played worldwide and differs from the traditional five-a-side style in that there are marked lines rather than rebound boards, square goals, heavier and reduced bounce balls, as well as a strict five-foul discipline law.
Essex County FA Football Development Officer Lana Gillard said: "I'd like to wish both Sandon and (girls winners) St Martin's lots of luck when they represent the County at the East Region Futsal Finals.
"Essex schools have had a good record of performing well at this stage, and last year five of our regional winners progressed to the National Finals.
"Futsal is constantly growing in the county, particularly within the education sector, and it's testament to schools like Sandon and St Martin's who have embraced the game that their reward is representing Essex in this prestigious event."
