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inspire their parents as Match 2. Somerhill School, Tonbridge team. Further
several ran in the senior Tonbridge 24th October great runs from Thomas
races. Thomas’ mum as Penlington 22nd, Alex Sibley
already mentioned, Barnaby’s The stunning buildings and 23rd, Ethan Kitteridge 28th,
dad Nic, Bertie and Angus’ grounds of Somerhill School, Nicholas Paddington, on his
dad Rod and Cameron’s dad Tonbridge were the setting club debut in 40th, Barnaby
Nick all did their bit to help for round two of the Kent Corry 48th and Charles
the senior teams score some league cross country series Winton 51st prove the age
great results. It was also that saw three individual group to be in a healthy state.
pleasing to see Nick Swatton winners, two team victories
wearing proper kit in the and loads of great individual Eight Blackheath and
form of the black vest of running from Blackheath and Bromley girls toed the line for
BBHAC and not the normal Bromley young athletes. the start of the U15 girls race
red and black hoops of Herne and most pleasing was to see
Hill Harriers, his 1st claim As usual the U13 girls got Lydia Taylor back running
club! Claudia’s mum Andrea us off to a winning start and after a lengthy period out
also ran but unfortunately Ellie Dolby made it two wins of the sport. Millie Smith
had to pull out after in two with a comfortable had another strong run
aggravating her hamstring. victory. Jess Neal and Morgan finishing 2nd, Kelsi Cornish
On a plus side they would Squibb also had strong runs a great 5th and a gutsy 7th
have been able to beat the in 4th and 5th ensuring 1st place from Grace Scopes
rush to the tea and cake stall place in the ‘three to score’ was good enough for 2nd in
provided by the farmers! team race. The team were the team competition. Lily
well backed up by more great Tappenden had a good run
Coach Mick Jones was seen runs from Daniella Harper in 16th, Imogen Meers and
all over the course supporting 16th, Ella Smith 19th, Niamh Isabelle Bridge fought it out
dozens of his training group Milmo 24th, Emily Davis in a sprint finish 25th and
athletes and two of his 27th, Olivia Berry 29th, 26th respectively and Zoe
own family in the form of Abbie Leeves 32nd and Daisy Austridge was 31st.
daughter and women Senior Bates 50th. Half way through
team manager Jess Jones and the season the girls currently The biggest age group
nephew Chris Tuck in the top the league table. was the U15 boys with 10
senior men's race, I’ve never BB youngsters racing. Joe
seen Mick move so fast or Not to be out done the U13 Georgiadis is running with
so far!! boys also secured victory with great confidence (and ability)
an emphatic win from Rowan and no surprise to see him in
This weeks boys managers Fuss crossing the line just the leading group on lap one
award goes to Joseph short of a minute clear of the but a little more surprising
Georgiadis for having the rest of the field. Sam Reardon to see him leading the field
confidence in himself to go continued his good form with by 20m on lap two! The
and run the race in such a a fine 5th place and a great pack paced the race well and
determined fashion. Well run from Jake Leng in 16th were able to claw Joe back
done Joe. combined to place the team a but his final position of 4th
solid second behind a strong matched his great Stanhill
