Future football stars have pulled on their boots to raise money in memory of a popular Brierley teenager.

 

Leah Bella Pearson, 18, died in June from a brain tumour.

 

On September 8, Brierley Cubs Under 12s took part in a memorial match against Royston Dynamos Under 12s at Brierley Park.

 

Leah's dad, Nigel Pearson, is manager of the team and Leah's brother Corey, is the captain.

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A minute's silence was observed by both teams prior to kick off.

 

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Brierley Cubs won the march 8-1. A raffle, auction and penalty shoot-out was held on the day and £546 was raised for the Teenage Cancer Unit at Weston

Park Hospital.

 

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The family and Brierley Cubs thank everyone who took part, especially Royston Dynamos for helping to raise funds.