They say it takes true champions to retain a trophy they already hold and Penryn College's Year 10s did exactly that after beating Newquay Treviglas in the County Final at St Blazey FC.

Having won the trophy last season, the team had been on a mission to reclaim the crown, already having beaten Truro School, Pool, Redruth and Richard Lander ahead of Thursday’s final.

The champions took the lead when the industrious Sam Pickup collected a short free kick, beating several tackles before curling a stunning effort into the top corner.

Penryn doubled their lead, with good work down the right finding Ketan Cooper, who powered a right footed effort into the roof of the net.

The second half was much more even, with Newquay enjoying a lot more of the ball albeit rarely troubling George Middlewick in the Penryn goal.

The second half didn’t reach the heights of the first, but the final whistle was met with much excitement as Penryn retained their title as County Schools champions.

All that was left was for Jewell to raise the trophy and the team to celebrate another famous victory.

Penryn’s Year 9’s have their County Final against Callington on Tuesday, April 25 (5pm KO at Wadebridge FC) which could complete a stunning treble for the school, ensuring they would be county champions at Year 9, 10 and 11 – a feat never achieved before in Cornwall Schools history.