Peterborough Royals crown their individual winners

Peterborough Royals Womens American Football team celebrated another successful season with a presentation night at Peterborough Lions Rugby Club.

By Alan Swann

Published 19th Oct 2022, 12:00 BST

Updated 19th Oct 2022, 12:22 BST

Peterborough Royals award winners, left to right, Hannah Joyce, Souzette Mutombo, Jade Heales, Tanya Dales, Layla Blake. Photo: Mick Sutterby.

The city stars won Division One Central – a second successive title win – to qualify for the National Womens American Football League play-offs in Chester.

The Royals won their semi-final before succumbing 27-21 in a nailbiting final to Edinburgh 27-21.

It’s possible Royals will now be promoted to a Premier Division when the new league set-up for the 2023 season is confirmed.

It was a great team effort all season from the Royals, but individuals have now been rewarded.

Winners: Hannah Joyce - Rookie of the Year; Souzette Mutombo - Line Most Valuable Player’ Jade Heales - Team Most Valuable Player; Tanya Dales - Defensive Most Valuable Player; Layla Blake - Most Improved Player; Fabiola Kaiser - Offensive Most Valuable Player.