Sarah Young with students Jake Woolston, Oliver Hall and Levi Robson.
Two local students took their place at the top of the podium at the Riverina Cross Country in Gundagai last week.
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Placing first in their respective age groups were Deniliquin North School student Oliver Hall and Mathoura Public School’s Sophie Eddy.
They were among 32 students from the Deniliquin and District Primary School Sport Association (DDPSSA) participating.
Coach Sarah Young was extremely proud with the efforts from the children, who represented Deniliquin North Public School, Deniliquin South Public School and Mathoura Public School.
“Some had to stay the night before due to the distance to Gundagai, which shows commitment.
“A lot of the kids train with me on a Monday afternoon, and a number of the students are also involved in the McLean Beach parkrun on a Saturday.”
Of the 32 runners, 22 of them were able to place in the top 20 of their races.
Six Deniliquin PSSA students finished in the top five of their races.
Oliver Hall was able to secure a first place in the 8/9 Years Boys age group with Jake Woolston second, with both now going on to represent Riverina at the next level of Cross Country. Levi Robson has earned a reserve spot in the same age group.
Hannah Sztejman finished second.
Havana Sztejman was able to finish second in the 8/9 Years Girls age group and will represent Riverina at the next level.
Nate Fitzpatrick ran into fifth place for the 10 Years Boys age group, and also earned himself a spot on the Riverina team.
Sophie Eddie was first in her age group.
Also representing Riverina will be Sophie Eddy who was first in the 10 Years Girls age group and her sister Katelyn who ran a strong second in the 12 Years Girls.
Vivienne Thomson is a reserve in the 12 Years Girls team.
In the 11 Year Girls age group, Khoa Unwin placed fifth to make it to the Riverina team while Charlotte Gatacre has been offered a reserve spot.
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