HY AC storm to cross country success with wins, podiums and relay glory

HY AC athletes made a flying start to the cross-country season, delivering an outstanding series of performances across two major events. From a fantastic collection of junior victories and podium finishes in the East Sussex Cross Country League to impressive team efforts at the Wormwood Scrubs Cross Country Relays in London, HY runners showed determination, teamwork and plenty of early-season form. With multiple age-group wins and a brilliant second-place relay finish, the club certainly made its presence felt!

The East Sussex Cross Country League is back with a bang, the adults took to a 5 miles loop and the juniors taking a 1.25 mile or 2.5 mile loop. Marc Perry took 95th in 41:18, Kitty Morgan was 100th in 41:28 and Sonnii Pine was 152nd in 45:22. Carly Hopkins looked strong as she crossed the line coming 153rd in 45:23,  Matt Harmer smashed the course in 222nd with a time of 51:07 and Emma Buckley was 250th in 53:59. Lisa Buchanan flew around the course in 257th in 54:20,  Susan Dunn claimed 259th in 54:26 and Jenna Harmer was 320th in 1:05.07. In the U10 Boys, Quinn Cooper was 1st, Maverick Craddock took 2nd and in 3rd was Josh Hall. In the U10 Girls, Eliza Hopkins Parry was 1st, Eva Gibson was 3rd and Bella Cripps took 4th. In the U12 Boys, Louie Miller claimed 2nd, Parker Duffy was 3rd and Max Denyer was 5th. In the U12 Girls Isla Hopkins-Parry was 3rd and Darcy Cornford claimed 4th. In the U14 Boys Eddie McNulty took 8th and Zak Perry-Bayliss was 9th. Summer Lower took 4th in the Under 14 girls. In the Under 16 Boys Cobey Buckley dominated the field coming 1st. 

The Wormwood Scrubs Cross Country relay took place in London. HY AC has 6 teams out in force. The U14 boys claimed 7th overall with a combined time of 21:52; Benji, Edward and Michael looked strong on the course. The U16 Girls took 8th overall with a combined time of 22:54; Amelia, Tera and Izabella flew around the course. The U16 Boys were 6th overall with a fantastic time of 20:05 combined; Lorcan, Henry and Caleb worked as a strong team for a very good time. The U18 Girls A took 2nd overall with a time of 32.25, Isabella, Florence and Scarlett performed well as a team. The B group consisting of Kitty and Megan had a combined time of 24.00.