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11 October 2008 NORTH MIDLANDS CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE - MARKEATON



City of Stoke AC’s middle distance group showed a promising start to the cross country season. The first race of the North Midlands Cross Country League was held at Markeaton Park in Derby on the 11th October. 

The wet and dull conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of the youngsters as there was a very strong turn out particularly in the U13’s race. 

Lucy Holt produced a fine performance to cross the line in third position. After a strong run Holt finished with one second separating second and third position. Jessica Heath finished in 22nd and Sarah Griffiths 27th respectively, to claim 5th place for the team overall.

The U15’s race saw Sammy Jo Daley Davies lead her team mates to an 8th team placing. Davies crossed the line in 13.04 showing great potential for the rest of the season. Newcomer Sarah Lovewell claimed 21st spot in her first race for the club.

Katie Holt went solo for the U17’s race. She put in an outstanding run, storming home in 14.59, well over a minute ahead of any of her fellow competitors. Holt was more than pleased with her first performance of the season in the U17’s age group.

The senior women also put in a strong run on the hilly course. Clare Booker stopped the clock in 25.25 which put her in a superb 17th position. Lesley Degg was another to put in a strong run. Degg finished 14th in the veteran race in a respectable time of 29.14.

Overall, the girls have showed strong potential for the rest of the season, putting in some fine performances all round.

Heather Holt

Full results on the North Midlands Cross Country League Website: www.northmidsxcleague.co.uk/

U13 Girls - Team 5th - 52 points
3. Lucy Holt
22. Jessica Heath
27. Sarah Griffiths


U15 Girls - Team 8th - 76 points
15. Sammy Jo Daley Davies
18. Lucy Farrell
20. Sophie Plant
21. Sarah Lovewell
25. Lucy Hayes
30. Jade Heath
31. Jessica Griffiths


U17 Women
1. Kate Holt


Senior Women
17. Clare Booker
14. Lesley Degg



10.47
12.20
12.32



13.04
13.15
13.18
13.23
13.39
14.07
14.14



14.59



25.25
29.14