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Athletes shine at cross country event

Twin Rivers Primary School students Karissa Stefanopoulos, Kaysha Weekley, Chase Drake and Billy Elso. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Young runners from the across the region converged on Jack Eddy Reserve in Moama on Friday, May 17, for the district schools cross country event.

The day saw 428 competitors from 16 schools across the district take part in the event.

The first 12 students in each of the age groups — 10 boys, 10 girls, 11 boys, 11 girls, 12/13 boys and 12/13 girls — qualified for the regional day in St Arnaud on May 28.

Riv photographer Aidan Briggs headed along and captured some of the run,

Harry Farrant finished third in the 11 boys division. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Rochester Primary School students cheers their friends on. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Indi Baumann crosses the finish line. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Harry Farrant, Jonte Carfoot and Logan Durso show off their ribbons in the 11 boys section.. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Kyabram P-12 College boys warming up before their event. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Competitors in the 11 girls section start their race. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Indi Baumann, Mia Thomson and Ivy Costa-Lowe enjoying the day at Moama. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Logan Durso took out the 11 boys section. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Competitors take off running at Moama for the district cross country event. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Spectators line the track to cheer on the runners. Photo by Aidan Briggs
Jonte Carfoot was second on the 11 boys section. Photo by Aidan Briggs

RIV Herald