TWO teenagers have been selected to be part of the U17 Great Britain Junior Lions squad – for American Football.
Ponteland High School pupils Jake Baucutt and Sam Geddes play for the North East Giants at Druid Park in Newcastle. They took up the sport after gaining experience in taekwondo and rugby union.
Headteacher Kieran McGrane said the school was proud of the pair, and wished them success.
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