STALYBRIDGE girl Tracy Ojeaburu went from rugby rookie to a county star in the space of 12 months.
The 14-year-old, a Year 9 student at Mossley Hollins High School, has been representing Lancashire Under-18s.
Tracy, who plays in either the front or second row of the pack, has represented Lancashire three times in mini tournaments against Cheshire and Yorkshire with each county hosting one.
Tracy was spotted playing club rugby for Littleborough when she was invited for Lancashire trials.
And from an initial 250 girls who trialled, Tracy made the final 30 who formed the county squad.
Tracy is also a talented footballer, a defender who appears for Denton Town.
However, rugby is the sport she would like to pursue to a higher level.