March 18: Maddie Pearce, Jacque Smith, Katie Webb, Sophia Chapman, Lauren Webb and Millie Freeland do well in the ESAA Cross Country Champs

Thirteen MMK athletes competed in the Buckinghamshire Schools’ Cross Country Teams, and two for the Northants Teams, at the English Schools’ Championships in Wollaton Park, Nottingham

In the first race of the day, Maddie Pearce in 23rd place, led the Bucks Schools’ Team to 13th place.

In the second race, for Junior Boys, Jacque Smith, in his first year in the age group, finished a fine 47th place, second scorer for the Bucks Team, which finished 11th.

In the third race, for Junior Girls, Katie Webb was again in outstanding form, finishing 5th, ably supported by Sophia Chapman (25th) and sister, Lauren (43rd). The Bucks Team finished 12th.

In the fifth race, for Senior Girls, Millie Freeland had another quality run finishing 24th, second scorer in the Bucks Team that finished 10th.

Full results from Wollaton Park, Nottingham