A GROUP of Burnley cheerleaders swept the winners’ board at a national event.

The Clarets cheerleading troupe competed on both days of the UKCA Nationals at the Manchester Velodrome.

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The dancers, who are associated with Burnley FC, blazed the trail in the Saturday cheerleading and group stunt and Sunday pom dance and street cheer.

Head coach Sophie Boyle said: “All together we came away with five second places, two thirds, a fifth and and four first place titles.

“We also came away with a very special achievement award called ‘The Spirit Award’ which is awarded to the team which has the most spirit and sportsmanship.

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“The teams have been training since January with the hope we can go to Croatia in June to compete at the ECC European championship like we did last year.”