Nene Valley’s youngsters completed their season in fine style with a fifth place finish in the Eastern Young Athletes League final at Stevenage.
Up against the region’s track and field powerhouses Bedford and Ipswich, the youngsters more than held their own and can perhaps consider themselves a little unfortunate not to have finished higher in a closely-fought contest.
William Kong was one of the stars of the show.
On only his second appearance for Nene Valley, the sprint ace won both the Under 13 100m and 200m. Kong also had time for a second place finish in the long jump.
William Hughes and Ronan Rawlings pulled off a notable sprint double with Hughes finishing first in both the Under 17 100m and 200m while Rawlings equalled this achievement in the B races.
Under 15 jumper Lee Addison was triumphant in both the high and long jumps.
There were also some top performers among the girls.
Lydia Church continued her fine season by winning the Under 17 shot and hammer competitions.
Middle distance runner Megan Ellison won the 800m in 2.18.43 and followed this up by taking the runner-up spot in the 300m.
Jasmine Allen and Kelsi Ellis enjoyed firsts in the B 200m and 300m respectively.
Amber Park dominated the Under 15 800m, crossing the line in 2.24.85.
Park was ably supported by Ella Robinson, the B race winner.
Katie Callcut won the Under 13 B 100m and Alice Gawronski the B 200m. Flo Brill raced to victory in the 1500m with a 5.07.99 clocking.
Tomi Ogunyoye was a winner in the Under 15 B high jump and Callum Robertson threw furthest in the B shot.
Under 17 Bradley Allen took the honours in the B 800 as did Charles Hughes in the B Javelin.
Team manager Russ Prosser couldn’t hide his delight after the event, enthusiastically praising his youngsters, saying: “Our athletes were a credit to themselves and the club.
“Some of the youngsters took part in multiple events, sometimes filling in late in the day. Everyone gave their all and I can ask for nothing more.”
William Hughes won bronze at the English Schools Track and Field Championship.
The 15-year-old was the youngest athlete in the Under 17 200m final, but sprinted to third place and a new personal best of 21.88.
