Archie Franklin – delighted to gain his Sussex cap!
Fabulous performances came from the Eastbourne Rovers year 7 & 8 athletes when they represented their schools at the Sussex Schools Cross Country Championships at Christ Hospital, Horsham on Tuesday 28th February.
There was everything to run for as the top 20 in each race would earn their right to wear a yellow county vest & represent Sussex Schools at the upcoming Intercounties in Tonbridge on 25th March. After the recent dry spell, conditions were favourable underfoot on the flat and dry course. Despite the nippy temperatures, and to the organisers pleasure, the rain conveniently held off until just after the final races had finished!
It was an exciting year 7 boys race with Joshua Webster showing great heart & commitment with his speedy start claiming first Eastbourne Rovers athlete over the line in 8th, with Byron Roberts 9th & Archie Franklin 14th. The talented trio have all qualified comfortably for their first Sussex cap in Kent.
Evie Lennard had another impressive run in the year 8 race, chasing Sussex athlete Bibi Webb all the way finishing 2nd clinching her silver medal.
Her team mates Ayana Reid & Chyna Wai had their strongest runs this cross country season placing 16th and 20th in the year 7 race also gaining the honour to represent Sussex on 25th.
Fin Lumber – Fry showed great courage heading straight to the front of the field in the Year 8 boy’s race. On this occasion he was pipped to the post by his Brighton & Hove rival George Gilbert. Both Evie Lennard and Fin’s performances show great depth of strength & fitness leading into the upcoming Intercounties in Loughborough on 11th March & the National Schools in Nottingham on 18th which they have both qualified for recently.
Other worthy mentions go to Eastbourne Rovers Alicia Stone 47th/( Yr 7), Sophie Cann 73rd (Yr 7)
Milla Winslett 30th (Yr 8), Pearl Winslett 54th(Yr 8) & Fisher Winslett 86th(Yr 8).