TYLDESLEY Water Polo are champions at all levels.

The Northern Counties Finals proved an outstanding success for the youth, junior and senior teams.

The youth final saw Tyldesley matched with favourites Chester for a close-fought battle, Tyldesley - coached by Peter Mills - edging it 8-6 with Michael Cowburn 4, Robert Bond and James Cutt on target.

Mike Short's Juniors were a different class, beating Bolton School 13-2 with goals from Jonathan Stafford 4, Andrew Rigby 4, Paul Cowburn 2, Stuart Heys 2 and Philip Stout.

There was another tight affair in the senior final, Tyldesley winning this one 13-11 against Stretford thanks to coach Short's blend of youth and experience.

Scorers: Colin Bent 3, Paul Cowburn 3, Jonathan Stafford 2, Michael Cowburn 2, Stephen Davidson, Philip Stout and Andrew Rigby.

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