HALESOWEN swimmers travelled to Redditch for the first round of the Worcester Winter League last Saturday .

This was the first gala of 2015 for the team and with several swimmers rested ahead of important competitions early in the year, swimmers stepping in and grabbed the opportunity with both hands to produce a strong result for the team and to record personal best performances.

It was clear from the outset that Redditch were the team to beat and Halesowen swimmers fought hard throughout to close the gap.

Despite some excellent swims, the team had to settle for runners-up spot on the night behind hosts Redditch.

Individual winners were Lauren Hill in the Butterfly, Amber Harrision in the Breaststroke and Jacob Darby in the Freestyle. The age 13 and under medley relay team grabbed a victory including India Hanke, Paige Robbins, Owen Crump, Robert Jennings and Euan Vaughan Hawkins.