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Astonishing run from Jai 30 October The first of the season's Liverpool and District Cross Country League races was held in excellent conditions at Arrowe Park. After a cautious start LPS's Jai Vernon-McGuigan found himself in the leading three that began to put distance between themselves and the rest of the field. The powerful Liverpool Harrier duo of Mellor and McCole were always in command but the smooth and confident running of the 17 year old ensured he was troubled by nobody else. A head turning performance for the Chesterfield High School sixth former and a new star on the local scene. His run was inspirational for an LPS team that has struggled in recent years. Ian Roberts(13), Greg Callaghan(19), Bernie Murphy(21) followed with yet another of the emerging LPS Junior stars, Mike Bride(31), closing in fast. The final counting position was decided in an epic encounter between Coventry-based Clark Roberts(33), running the race of his life, and former L & D champion Jim Boardman(34) who was warmly welcomed back. The team was second to the Harriers but ahead of the Wirral club. With others available this can be even better. Chris Pedder (47), Jeff Mason(60), Robbie Woods (83), Mark Bleasdale (105) and Gary Loveridge (112) also closed in. Results The rest of the club was at a muddy Barrow for the first of the Mid-Lancs League races. Making his debut in the Under 11 race Joe Martin took off like Usain Bolt and duly paid the price but his final fourth spot was still impressive. Only two of the potentially powerful U13 squad turned up but both Jack Crook(4) and another debutant Liam Bibby(6) looked good. At U15 James Grundy was an improving second with James Loftus(8) and Jonathan Bride(23). The U17s provided the only complete team result of the afternnon with Alistair Nelson(3), Warren Turner(7), George Curran(18) and David Reece(23) collecting second. This, though, is an age group LPS can win yet again. Three brave girls also performed well, U13`s Hannah Hulme(8) and Charlotte Mawdsley(17) plus U15 Katie Walker(20). Results Report Charles Gains |
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U13's lead the way at Sutton Park
17 October The
high pressure National Road Relay Championships at Sutton Coldfield can
often unnerve first timers but not LPS's Under 13 trio. Running like
clockwork Daniel Wright(14.44), Jack Crook(14.31) and Charlie
Hayward(14.38) finished an excellent 10th team against the best in the
country. First Merseyside team home this will have attracted local
attention and thrown down an early challenge to future cross country
opponents.The Under 15`s ran soundly, James Grundy a sharp 13.17, James Loftus on 14.13 and Chris Watkinson with 14.54 combining for 27th spot. Jonathan Bride(16.06) and Nathan Browne(16.53) also ran but without a third runner. The U17`s were not quite at full strength and Warren Turner(13.02), Sean Kirkbride(12.48) and Kyle Nicholls(13.53) had to settle for 35th spot but it was encouraging that there was also a B team on display, George Curran(14.22), Rob Parkinson(14.18) and David Reece(15.39) finishing 61st. Results Left to right Jack Crook, Daniel Wright, Charlie Hayward Report Charles Gains Photo John Crook |
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October A magnificent run by Toby Loveridge brought Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton home in 4th place on leg 1 at the inaugural Northern Athletics cross country relays  held
at Graves park in Sheffield. Running for the first time in a senior
competition, despite only being a first year junior, Toby's time was the
6th fastest of the day. Accompanied by juniors Jai Vernon McGuigan
(11.10) & Mike Bride (11.49), along with senior, Ian Roberts (11.51),
the club eventually finished in 10th place.The U17 boy's team consisting of Sean Kirkbride, Mike Wilson & Warren Turner went one better, finishing 9th, whilst the senior women with Cat Terry, Lisa Gawthorne & Steph Swift finished in a very creditable 11th place. Results Report Wally Bridson All smiles at the end of an enjoyable afternoon at Graves Park, Sheffield Mike Bride, Jia Vernon, Toby Loveridge, Ian Roberts |
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| Creditable finish for
debutants 2 October Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton's U13 boys' team came a very creditable 9th, out of 28 teams at the Northern Road Relay Championships held at Wytheshawe Park, Manchester on Saturday. They were led off by Jack Crook who finished in 7th place, in a time of 10.16 which was the 10th fastest of the day. Matty Callaghan(11.09) dropped 2 places to 9th, whilst Michael Packwood(10.57) on the final leg maintained that position to the end. With all 3 making their debuts in road relays, such a result will boost their confidence for races in the months ahead. At U15 level, James Grundy (9.33) was the pick of the runners, finishing 6th on leg 1. James Loftus(10.30) & Charlie Watkinson(10.56) brought the team home in 14th place. Jonathon Bride who was in our (B) team in fact the only one from the (B) team who decided to run irrespective of other team mates who had dropped out, well done Jonathon. Both teams were 2nd Merseyside clubs in their age groups. Results Report Wally Bridson |
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| Photos from September A couple of photos of European 800m silver medallist and club record holder at the distance, Mike Rimmer when he paid a visit to Edge Hill in September |
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 High jumpers, Amelia Mclaughlin & Billy Williams |
 Verity McLaughlin, Jessica Birtles, Hazel Simpson & Emily Canning. |