The senior women claimed a surprise victory in the team event after the trio put in strong runs all around. Emma Jackson was definitely one of the performances of the day after little cross country training; she didn’t allow the other competitors to race ahead of her. Jackson sat in a comfortable 4^th place for the 1^st lap, before cruising past 3 of the girls to storm home in 2^nd place. Meanwhile Clare Booker and Heather Holt worked together through the race to secure a team victory. Booker improved on her previous performance, giving her 14^th placing and Holt crossed the line in 12^th.

The U13’s also saw top three team placing after all of the girls showed determination towards the competition. Lucy Holt was the star of the team as she claimed 2^nd spot in the race. Holt set off with the leading group and picked off the girls one by one, however after much determination she settled for 2^nd place. Jessica Heath also improved on her previous run as she worked through the field to claim 20^th place. Although Sarah Griffiths had a shaky start after falling at the line leaving her behind, she didn’t let this stop her she battled on to 21^st placing. Finally newcomer Lauren Riley completed the course in 39^th place respectively. 

Coach Alan Morris said: “All of the girls produced some absolutely superb performances and I am very pleased with each of them. They all showed determination and worked hard to finish where they did. I am particularly pleased with Emma Jackson and Siblings Katie and Lucy Holt as they gained top three placings at the event”

Heather Holt

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