By Barry Warne
Nene Valley Harriers hunted down their prey at the Embankment Track as their veteran men were joint winners at a vital Eastern Masters League match –meaning they have qualified for the September finals.
Several star Harriers had flown the nest for Denmark, to compete for international honours in the European Masters Championship – but they were still able to put out a strong team.
Sean Reidy picked up a hatful of points when winning the over-35 100m and 400m in 53.5secs, along with the high jump.
The talented all-rounder also took part in the triple jump where he finished second to Peterborough AC’s Neil Torr.
Simon Achurch won the over-35 javelin and discus for Nene Valley, and the long-striding James Mcdonald finished first in the 2km walk.
The ladies’ match was an exciting affair with Peterborough AC finishing second behind runaway winners Ryston Runners with Nene Valley just one point further back.
Nene Valley finished joint second with Hunts AC in the final standings, four points ahead of Peterborough AC.
With the top two teams qualifying for the finals, and the results still to be ratified by the league secretary, the athletes from both clubs remain on tenterhooks.
Nene Valley were in top form on the track with Philippa Taylor and Yvonne Scarrott winning their mile races. Scarrott also crossed the line first in the over-50 400m.
Away from the track, Hazel Gearing threw 14.93m to win the over-50 javelin with Judith Jacobs first in the triple jump in her age group.
