Saltus Sweep Titles in Dominant Cross-Country Display
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Saltus Grammar School have asserted their authority on the local youth running scene, delivering a masterclass in endurance to dominate the Primary School Cross-Country Championships at the National Sports Centre.
In a statement of intent from the opening whistle, Saltus claimed both the overall girls' and overall boys' titles, securing the overall championship trophy with an emphatic score of 160 points. Warwick Academy trailed in a distant second with 388 points, while Somersfield Academy completed the podium in third with a total of 707.
The Saltus boys enjoyed a particularly commanding afternoon, amassing just 54 points to secure the overall boys' division title. Warwick Academy followed in second with 183 points, and Somersfield Academy took third with 323.
The Saltus girls proved equally formidable, tallying 101 points to clinch their victory. Bermuda High School (BHS) put up a spirited fight to finish second with 125 points, while Warwick Academy settled for third with 205.
Vivienne Fox of BHS ignited the days action with a clinical performance in the Under-9 Girls race, crossing the line first in 9:23. Despite the individual win for BHS, Saltus showcased their depth as Halo Lowe (9:36) and Indigo Kemp (9:46) secured the second and third spots, respectively. This pack-running strategy handed Saltus the Under-9 Girls team title with 56 points.
UNDER 9 GIRLS
Vivienne Fox BHS Halo Lowe SAL Indigo Kemp SAL CaiZ Dill-Seymour SP Koi Simmons MSA Esha Grainger SAL Ramyah Swan ES Neve Adolph WA Yara Robinson WA Nea Fosker BHS
The Under-9 Boys race was a sea of Saltus red, as the school placed five runners in the top seven spots. Elliot Davidge led the charge to win in 8:38, followed closely by teammate Jamie Kane in 8:46. Kanzo Thompson of Dalton E. Tucker broke the Saltus stranglehold to claim the bronze medal in 9:04.
UNDER 9 BOYS
Elliot Davidge - SAL Jamie Kane SAL Kanzo Thompson DET Koa Bean FP Cater Anderson SAL Brooklyn Emery SAL Rory Mcleod SAL Shannon Grimes-Jennings HS Addis Smith HS Christopher Wheatley - WA UNDER 9 BOYS TEAM
Saltus Grammar - 21 Warwick Academy 91 Francis Patton 120
While Saltus dominated the overall standings, Warwick Academy found their stride in the Over-9 Girls division. Although Saltus Diamond Morris took the individual gold in 10:43 and teammate Naomi Nusum finished third (11:03), Warwicks collective strength was undeniable. Led by Freya Dunkle in second place (10:44), Warwick placed five runners in the top ten to secure the divisional team title with 33 points.
OVER 9 GIRLS
Diamond Morris SAL Freya Dunkle WA Naomi Nusum SAL Kamari Brooks-Gibbons- WA Parker Howard BHS Giselle Reid-Rubaine HS Nola Thatcher BHS Esme Jansma WA Liliana Corbett WA Hazel Richards WA OVER 9 GIRLS TEAM
Warwick Academy 33 Saltus Grammar 45 BHS 59
In the Over-9 Boys division, Saltus returned to the top of the podium. Nolan Horrobin produced an impressive solo run to win the race, holding off a challenge from Jacob Butterfield of Port Royal Primary. Heath Kempe completed the podium for Saltus, who once again secured the team title with 38 points.
OVER 9 BOYS
Nolan Horrobin SAL Jacob Butterfield PR Heath Kempe SAL Roman Bather PR Emilio Roberts-Pitcher STG Tru Dillas NOR Levi Mello WA Karter Riley WP Trevor Mills SOM Josh Cann SAL
OVER 9 BOYS TEAM
Saltus Grammar 38 Warwick Academy 92 Somersfield Academy 106
