Up and Running
Reporter: Cross-Country - Schools triumph for Thorp
Date published: 10 December 2008
Photo: PICTURES by CHRIS SUNDERLAND
. . . AND THEY’RE OFF: The girls in the Years Three and Four race cross the start line at Alexandra Park in the third and final round of the Oldham Primary Schools Cross-Country League.
THORP Primary hot-footed their way to Oldham Schools Cross-Country League glory.
The youngsters were crowned overall champions after dominating the third and final round at Alexandra Park.
Thorp, from Royton, won each of the four team categories and also boasted two individual winners on the day in Lois Greenwood in the girls’ Years Three and Four race and Ryan Slater in the boys’ Years Three and Four.
Megan Whitworth, of St Joseph’s, led the way in the Years Five and Six race for girls, while Chris Brown, of St Paul’s, crossed the line in first place in the boys race.
More than 150 children from 19 primary schools took part in the league, which was organised by Oldham Sports Development.
Competition manager Steve Tyrell said: “I would like to thank the PE staff at Hathershaw School for giving up their Saturday mornings to provide support and help for a much-valued sporting experience for youngsters.
“Without their efforts these events would not take place.”
Results from round three are —
Years Three and Four for girls
Team — 1, Thorp 10 points; 2, St Joseph’s 12; 3, Mills Hill 27. Individual — 1, L Greenwood (Thorp); 2, R Milligan (St Joseph’s); 3, B Hall (St Joseph’s).
Years Three and Four for boys
Team — 1, Thorp 15; 2, St Joseph’s 17; 3, Hodge Clough 26. Individual — 1, R Slater (Thorp); 2, D Kershaw (Hodge Clough); 3, M O’Donnell (Thorp).
Years Five and Six for girls
Team — 1, Thorp 12; 2, St Joseph’s 23; 3, Hodge Clough 41. Individual — 1, M Whitworth (St Joseph’s); 2, B Marsden ( (Thorp); 3, S Wood (Thorp).
Years Five and Six for boys
Team — 1, Thorp 9; 2, St Joseph’s 26; 3, St John’s 55. Individual — 1, C Brown (St Paul’s); 2, S Hart (Thorp); 3, H Wain (Thorp).
