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National Preparatory Schools Cross Country Championships Malvern College, Sunday 2nd March 2008 U13 Boys: Sam Auger, JJ Dewes, Felix Fowler (Capt), Dominic Hill, Tom Johnson, Nikolai Malyguine U11 Boys: Toby Barnard, Oliver Cook, Adam Dewes, Elliott Hunt, Julius Manton-Jones, Richard Morgan What a great day this was for Cross Country in the delightful setting of Malvern College with the looming Malvern Hills as our backdrop. Competing against 38 prep schools our runners were always going to be under pressure but they proved themselves up to the task!
The U11 Boys race was 2.6 kms and our runners pushed hard down a very good course that involved uphills, downhills, flats and wet and dry. Over 200 runners lined up at the start and we could see that the pace was going to be quick. Julius ran hard and was the first Eagle House boy to finish, then Adam and Elliott who put in a great deal of effort on this tough course. Oliver was next in for us and Toby pushed himself well to complete a good run. Richard ran an excellent race making up plenty of ground as the race unfolded. Well done boys - a great achievement. There is no team position for our U11s, but we were not in the top six. Individual results - the first three positions are correct but the following tickets were incorrectly given out and I do not know the accurate placings. Malvern College have apologised for the mix up. We all did well! 1st Julius Manton-Jones 47th Adam Dewes 88th Elliott Hunt Oliver Cook Toby Barnard Richard Morgan The U13 Boys team were very focused before the race began but we knew that our earlier successes were going to hard to repeat without a Herculean effort. We need not have worried as the team ran the race of their life. Tom was on great form and pushed hard at the beginning, running with Felix in 2nd and 3rd place. On the longer 3.6 kms course there was more of an uphill length and this could have tired our runners but there was no stopping Tom and Felix. Tom used his strength to power past the front runner and he came home in FIRST PLACE. This was a quite outstanding achievement and he can feel proud that he is the top U13 Prep Schools Cross Country runner. But Felix was determined not to be left behind, after a great run he came in 5th place. After a short gap in came Sam and then JJ - both putting in huge effort. Then Nikolai who ran well, closely followed by Dominic who can be pleased with the way he finished his season. This was a proud moment for the team and although we did not get into the medals for the team placings we can be very happy with all that we have achieved this season. Team results: 1st Millfield Prep 42 2nd Cheam School 71 3rd Spratton Hall 80 4th Thomas' Battersea 93 5th Eagle House 116 6th Dragon 123 We were 5th out of 21 schools. Individual results were: 1st Tom Johnson 13.07 5th Felix Fowler 13.53 49th Sam Auger 15.14 61st JJ Dewes 15.34 63rd Nikolai Malyguine 15.35 77th Dominic Hill NR It was a fantastic moment to see our two runners go up to receive their medals. Congratulations! Congratulations are also due to Malvern College, especially the PE Department, who organised a great day of running and welcomed us with warm hospitality. This was the perfect way to finsh our season. My thanks go to all our runners who have done so well this term. Our new Cross Country training wear! Pushing up those Malvern Hills! Cross Country Colours On Monday 11th February the following awards were made in school assembly: Half Colours: Adam Dewes & Julius Manton-Jones Full Colours: Sam Auger, Saxon Coop, JJ Dewes, Felix Fowler, Cameron Henderson, Dominic Hill, Tom Johnson & Nikolai Malyguine Congratulations to all.
Friday 8th February 2008 Highfield Cross Country Meeting
U9 Girls Team - Annabelle Arton-Powell, Pippa Arton-Powell, Sarah Chapman, Caitlyn Earwaker, Alice Jennings U9 Boys Team - Ben Barnard, Max Hammond, Robert Phillips, Hassan Rubbani, Sven Winkler U10 Girls Team - Catherine Allum, Darcy Coop, Maggie Knox, Tanaquille Manton-Jones, Maimu Matsumoto, Lily Rowlands U10 Boys Team - Adam Bailey, Daniel Cook, Adam Robinson, Zeus Sekwalor, Charlie Waters, George Wilks U11 Girls Team - Imogen Arton-Powell, Kim Brant, Charlotte Earwaker, Suzanne Pritchard, Alys Whitehead U11 Boys Team - Toby Barnard, Oliver Cook, Adam Dewes, Elliott Hunt, Julius Manton-Jones, Richard Morgan U12 Girls Team - Francesca Barnard, Ella Higham, Emily Holbert, Chloe James, Claire Slattery U12 Boys Team - Saxon Coop, Dominic Hill, Tom Johnson, Connor Kent-Payne, Tom Surrall U13 Boys Team - Sam Auger, JJ Dewes, Felix Fowler (Capt.), Cameron Henderson, Nikolai Malyguine You can see from the team list that this was a big fixture and one that would showcase our talented runners from throughout the Prep School. It was a glorious afternoon, the sun was shining and as always the Highfield organisation and course were first class. This was the second fixture in as many days for some of our runners, but stiff legs were put aside and the results show yet another superb afternoon of achievements. The U9 Girls team ran first. The Highfield course is another great running experience, with open fields, muddy tracks and woodland paths. The girls were to set the standard for the afternoon and their results were excellent. Caitlyn - 4th, Pippa - 5th, Annabelle - 15th, Alice - 30th, Sarah - 54th U9 Boys were also out to prove something and their running showed great potential for the future. The Highfield fixture attracts many schools and there must have been at least 80 runners in this race. Robert - 8th, Sven - 11th, Max - 24th, Hassan - 32nd, Ben Barnard - 35th The U10 Girls had had time to really get prepared for their race and they were determined to show the large number of spectators how things should be done. The team came first overall with a fantastic effort from all the girls. Darcy - 2nd, Lily - 3rd, Maggie - 13th, Tanaquille - 45th, Maimu - 48th, Catherine - 58th U10 Boys faced some tough running from other schools but still managed to hold their own. The mud was no obstacle for the large number that set off from the start, although one competitor lost a shoe! Adam R - 21st, Charlie - 23rd, Zeus - 32nd, George - 37th, Adam B - 38th, Daniel - 57th U11 Girls had to run a longer course and produced some great performances. The course involved a longer lap through the woods and mud was a big feature of the experience! Imogen - 4th, Charlotte - 10th, Suzanne - 20th, Alys - 64th, Kim - 67th U11 Boys had all run hard at Lambrook the previous day and were determined to show that they still had energy left. We were not disappointed with their efforts. Adam Dewes ran the race of his life and came over the line in first place. The team came first overall. Well done boys. Adam - 1st, Julius - 3rd, Oliver - 15th, Toby - 17th, Elliott - 22nd, Richard - 24th U12 Girls had two laps of the course to do but they could not have run harder. There was real effort on the faces of the team as they passed us in the wood running down to the finish. Claire and Ella and Francesca were great exponents of team running. Claire - 12th, Ella - 16th, Francesca - 18th, Chloe - 34th, Emily - 36th
U12 Boys consisted of two of the team that had competed yesterday and they ran hard in this fast race. Tom Johnson led from the beginning, finishing well ahead of his nearest runner. Saxon, who had recovered from injury, made sure that he was in the top ten. This was a great run from this Year 7 team. Tom - 1st, Saxon - 7th, Dominic - 9th, Tom - 37th, Connor - 49th U13 Boys were all still on a high from the previous day's success and if anything that inspired them to do even better today and they did not disappoint. They ran an awesome race and finished in 1st place overall. Felix ran a great race and the others were all close on his heels. An excellent example of team running. Congratulations boys. Felix - 2nd, Nikolai - 6th, Sam - 7th, JJ - 8th, Cameron - 21st Everyone deserves huge praise for their running and we were very proud of them. Great running and plenty of medals and trophies to take back to school! We would like to thank Highfield for a very exciting afternoon and for their hospitality. Here are some images from a great event.
Thursday 7th February 2008 Lambrook Haileybury Cross Country Meeting U13 Team - Sam Auger, JJ Dewes, Felix Fowler (Capt), Cameron Henderson, Dominic Hill, Tom Johnson, Nikolai Malyguine U11 Team - Toby Barnard, Oliver Cook, Adam Dewes, Elliott Hunt, Julius Manton-Jones, Richard Morgan, Adam Robinson, Thor Winkler U13 Boys Team - Winners of the U13 competition This was a day to be proud of, as our runners gave their all at Lambrook Haileybury. The U13 team were immense and were rewarded with first position out of twelve schools. They ran as a squad and their fitness and commitment paid off with a superb result. The positions were as follows: Tom Johnson - 2nd Felix Fowler - 4th JJ Dewes - 14th Sam Auger - 22nd Nikolai Malyguine - 28th Dominic Hill - 32nd Cameron Henderson - 40th This gave us a combined score of 102 from the first six runners. The school in second place achieved a total of 122. Tom Johnson was set the task of running another quick race and although he did not win he gave a brilliant demonstration of how to run a long, flat and muddy course. Felix Fowler ran the race of his life and came in a brilliant second. JJ Dewes ran his best race so far this term and Sam Auger, who started close to the back of the field, ran with power and determination to come through in 22nd place. Nikolai was also in good form and pushed himself hard with Dominic not far behind. Cameron tried hard and his effort was commendable. Well done boys - a truly superb performance. The U11 Boys did not let us down as their running was powerful and full of effort. The team came 7th out of 14 schools and finished with a total of 246 (first six runners counting). The positions were as follows:
Julius Manton-Jones - 15th Adam Dewes - 23rd Oliver Cook - 29th Elliott Hunt - 53rd Toby Barnard - 58th Adam Robinson - 67th Richard Morgan - 78th Thor Winkler - 94th Julius ran an excellent race and Adam and Ollie were not far behind - a great run. Elliott battled hard and ran his best race of the season so far. Toby put in all the strength he could, to stride over the line and Adam should be pleased with his fine run. Richard and Thor were not left out when it came to the effort stakes, and they worked hard all round the course. Well done U11s - a gritty performance. The U11 Team at Lambrook Haileybury The course at Lambrook is runner-friendly with long flat straights, some ditch jumping and a woodland track that ensures it is a true cross country course. This was a great afternoon of running and thanks goes to Lambrook for organising the event and the boys for pulling out all the stops, and in particular the mighty U13s.
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