Seniors in action at Popham

Charlie Hoskins’ report

It was perfect weather for once at Popham for Cross Country Race 2 of the season in the Hampshire League.

The ladies were out in force, quite literally led out by Vicky Gill who stormed off from the gun taking the field by surprise. She came home in an impressive 8th and 1st v40. Jasmine Gosse had yet another fantastic race coming 22nd and 7th under 20 as did Kiralie Leigh-Jones who came 34th and 9th Vet, a superb 5th team position. Vet ladies showed their strength again with Vicky 1st Kiralie 9th and Charlie 10th taking 1st team position ahead of Portsmouth. There was defiantly depth in the team this time with Jane, Sian, Emma, Susy, Rosie and Sue all coming in top half of the field.

As the temperature dropped it was time for the men to compete. Will Boutwood showed us he was carrying on from where he left off last season, coming 7th, he was followed by Andy Greenleaf 14th ( 2nd vet) then George King 17th and Ben Findlay 25th completing the team was Pete Sansome in 73rd (13th vet) making them 5th team in Division one and 3rd over all. The vets men team are also over all 1st equal so with Andy (2nd) Pete (13th) and Tim Smales (25th) giving the team 4th meaning everythings to play for over the next few matches.