The cross-country team kicked off their season in style at Dromore Leisure Centre on Friday, delivering some fantastic performances and showing great team spirit throughout the event. Students were also delighted to stay warm and comfortable in the team's new Dry Robes between races.

It was especially encouraging to see so many newcomers taking part in their very first cross-country competition. Most competed in the fun run and represented the school brilliantly. Isabella led the girls' team home with an impressive 11^th place finish, while Theo was the first of our boys across the line, finishing 15^th in a strong field.

Alongside our experienced runners, Molly and Bobbie made their cross-country debut for the team and rose superbly to the challenge.

The girls' team produced an outstanding collective performance. Sienna crossed the finish line in an excellent 3^rd place finish while Jessica, Emilia and Willow all secured top 15 finishes, with Jessica H and Molly not far behind them. Their efforts helped the girls achieve the lowest team score in the area, fantastic accomplishment and a testament to their hard work and determination.

The boys were equally impressive, with Jenson leading the team home in 7^th place, closely followed by Bobbie in 10^th. Every member of the boys' team finished inside the top 50, highlighting the strength and depth of the squad.

Congratulations to every student who took part on Friday. Your effort, determination, and sportsmanship made us incredibly proud, and we look forward to seeing what the rest of the season has in store! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉