Gawsworth win 4th consecutive National POP Championships
Gawsworth Primary School secured an unprecedented fourth consecutive title as they overcame Bowdon Prep School 5-2 in the 2026 National POP Lacrosse Championship final last week.
Taking place at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent, the National POP Lacrosse Championship Finals sees 16 of the UK’s best POP Lacrosse-playing schools compete to be crowned champions.
On their way to the 2026 title, Gawsworth went unbeaten in their four group matches and two knockout games, scoring 47 goals and conceding just 16: no mean feat for a version of the game with no goalkeeper!
Elsewhere, in the Plate competition, Banstead claimed the trophy after a convincing 5-1 final win over St David’s Prep.
The National Championships is the culmination of months of hard work by the young players, teachers, and schools who came through regional qualifying competitions to reach the Finals.
For a full list of results, click HERE.
Championship Knockout Results
Gawsworth 5-2 Bowdon Prep | Final
Strathblane 5-4 Holy Trinity | 3rd Place Game
Gawsworth 4-2 Holy Trinity | Semi-Final
Strathblane 4-5 Bowdon Prep | Semi-Final
Holy Trinity 6-2 Crofton | Quarter-Final
Bowdon Church 3-4 Bowdon Prep | Quarter Final
Plate Knockout Results
Banstead 5-1 St David’s Prep | Final
Vernon 3-5 Killearn | 3rd Place Game
Banstead 7-3 Vernon | Semi-Final
St David’s Prep 6-1 Killearn | Semi-Final