DROITWICH Dolphins exceeded all expectations by reaching the top-six play-off final in this year's Worcester Winter Swimming League.

Despite finishing sixth in a league of 18, Dolphins can reflect on a number of good individual and relay swims in the final gala.

Fizz Hunter finished third in the Under 13s Girls breaststroke and buttefly, while Sophie Cave was third in the Under 11s Girls breastroke.

Lauren Hall-Annison was another third- placed swimmer, this time in the Under 13 Girls breaststroke.

The Mixed Under 11 freestyle relay team of James Morrison, Elliott Hall-Annison, Josh Deacon, Tamlyn Williams, Cave and Frances Baker also finished third.

The event was won by the Birmingham club Perry Beeches, with Stourbridge second and local rivals Bromsgrove fifth.