5 Teams from HMS and QEHS travelled to the Regional finals of the schools cup cross country. This event was held at Stewart Park in Middlesborough. This saw the best teams from Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland and North Yorkshire competing for three qualifying places in the national final which will be held in Leeds this year.
The event winners are decided on the cumulative total for the first four runners from each school.
The Inter Girls team put in some good performances with Emilia (25), Eleanor (30) backed up by Beth, Winnie and Madeleine. Unfortunately on the day in a very strong field the girls did not qualify for Nationals but an amazing achievement for them to reach the regional stages.
The Inter Boys team were looking to qualify again and there were some strong runs from Arthur D (8th), Wilfred (22nd), Leo (24th), Billy (25th) with Fred and Arthur B completing the team. They finish 3rd securing a place at Leeds for the second year running.
Next up were the Senior Girls also looking to qualify for the second year running. In a bigger field than usual there was some great pack running with Esme (8th), Ania (16th), Emma (19th), Emily (20th) and Maria (22nd). This ensured 3rd place and qualification for Leeds.
The last race of the day was the Senior Boys. The boys ran a tactical race, letting 2 fast runners go off as they knew that those boys didn’t have the team backing them up. Some great pack running with Magnus (4th), Arthur Di (5th), Arty (10th), Joe (13th) and Isaac completing the team. With such strong performances the boys won the event and with it their place in Leeds (and the back row seats of the bus on the way home!).
It was a brilliant performance by all runners. This is the second year in a row that we have had teams qualify for the finals. HMS Junior Boys team also qualified . It is a great achievement and we are excited to see how all our teams can compete at the National final in December.
Mr Gaines and Mrs Southern were very proud of all performances on the day. The excited buzz from all the athletes was infectious.
Well done everyone.
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