SOME 150 children from eight schools defied heavy going ground conditions to take part in a big cross country run at Woodleigh School, Langton, near Malton.

Head teacher Mike England said: "They did extremely well, especially in view of the conditions following the recent heavy rain. But all the children completed the courses - it was a great credit to them."

The event was supported by around 200 parents. He added: "It was a great success."

Schools taking part were Woodleigh, Howsham Hall, Terrington Hall, Lisvane, Queen Ethelburga's, Belmont Grosvenor, Cundall Manor and York Minster.

Results

Under 9s, mixed - Tom Dales, Woodleigh; team award - Cundall Manor;

Boys under 11 - Barnett, Terrington Hall; team - Terrington Hall; under 13 - Fife, Cundall manor; team - Howsham Hall.

Girls under 11 - Emily Soames, Woodleigh; team - Woodleigh; under 13 - Emma Smith, Howsham; team - Queen Ethelburga's.

Updated: 12:21 Thursday, March 07, 2002