Ulster Schools Cross Country Championships
Two team titles as Lavery leads the way at Ulster Schools Cross Country. On a cold, but bright day at Mallusk, Matthew Lavery was the most impressive winner across the 10 races of the day. He went straight to the front and ran away from the field, to record a massive winning margin and claim his first Ulster Schools title. He had the added bonus of leading his Intermediate team to victory. Luke Ferris continued his outstanding season to finish 7th against athletes a year older. Luke Kelly had a solid run in 15th and Eoghan Breen completed the scoring in 34th.
The Senior boys had the most comprehensive team victory of the day placing all 4 scorers in the top 8. Niall McKnight ran a brilliant race to claim 4th place, missing the bronze medal by a whisker in a sprint finish. He was folllowed closely by Callum Morgan in 5th, Adam Ferris in 6th and Fionntan Campbell in 8th. The race was won by St Malachy's AC athlete, and past pupil, Conall McClean competing for Belfast Met.
The highlight of the younger races was undoubtedly Finn Diver who fought his way up to the front of the race after a blistering start by his rivals. Once there he made a strong push for the finish, but couldn't get rid of all the pursuers. In the closest of finishes he was pipped on the line for the win. Year 8 pupil Eoin McConnell ran a brave and aggressive race, placing himself in the top 3-4 athletes throughout most of the race. He lost a few places in the run in, but held on for a super 9th place.
A great day from the College athletes which is available to watch back on the BBC website.
