The vibrant spirit of Mathoura Public School was alive Thursday last week as students eagerly participated in their annual cross-country event.
Against the backdrop of the bush track winding along the picturesque Gulpa Creek Walking Trail, participants embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and determination, making every stride count.
The action on the course was impressive, with some excellent times being produced.
The fastest times in the 3-kilometre event were achieved by Katelyn Eddy (13:05), Khoa Unwin (13:25), Jonathon Moorse (13:52), Bindi Taylor (14:52) and Bobbie Hullah (15:00).
The 2km event saw many students obtaining times under ten minutes, including Sophie Eddy (8:18), Jimmy Hullah (8:52), Max Humphreys (9:00), Kohen McIntosh (9:15), George Humphreys (9:26), Charlie Hullah (9:22), Harry Schulz (9:40), Maudie Taylor (9:42) and Zaria Wilson-Baker (9:45).
Placings by age group were as follows:
Kindergarten Girls - Grace T (surname not provided), 1; Frankie Ward, 2; Evie Unwin, 3.
Kindergarten Boys - Zayne Sarota, 1; Kip McIntosh, 2; Leon Wilson, 3.
6/7 Year-Old Girls - Charli Scaletti, 1; Arlo Keech, 2; Amelia Cantlon, 3.
6/7 Year-Old Boys - Jordie Egan, 1; Billy Duggan, 1; Bruce T (surname not provided).
8/9 Year-Old Girls - Maudie Taylor, 1; Zaria Wilson-Baker, 2; Mya Unwin, 3.
8/9 Year-Old Boys - Jimmy Hullah, 1; Max Humphreys, 2; Kohen McIntosh, 3.
10 Year-Old Girls - Sophie Eddy, 1.
10 Year-Old Boys - George Humphreys, 1.
11 Year-Old Girls - Khoa Unwin, 1; Bindi Taylor, 2.
11 Year-Old Boys - Bobbie Hullah, 1; Connor Hadley, 2; Thomas Ireland, 3.
12 Year-Old Girls - Katelyn Eddy, 1.
12 Year-Old Boys - Jonathon Moorse, 1.
Special congratulations to Maudie, Zaria, Mya, Jimmy, Max, Kohen, Charlie, Sophie, Khoa, Bindi, Kate, George, Bobbie and Jonathon who have all qualified to represent Mathoura PS at the Deniliquin District PSSA Cross Country Trials to be held in Deniliquin on Monday, May 27.