ATHLETICS: Croydon Harriers' boys' team got their Ebbisham League campaign off to the best possible start last Sunday with a narrow three-point win.
The squad only gained one 'A' event win during the afternoon, but it was the team's overall depth that proved the crucial difference, reflected in the club's seven 'B' event wins.
It was Reuben Vaughan who secured Croydon's sole victory in the 75m hurdles, winning in 14.5sec.
In the pick of runners-up placings, Meikhi Hemans (U13 boy's 100m, 13.8secs), Chuks Ajeh (U15 boy's 100m, 12.0secs), debutant Jordan O'Dongo (U13 1500m, 5:29.2), Reegan Boyce (U15B triple jump, 10.64m) and Kieron Connor (U15 1500m, 4:46.7) all impressed.
The 4x200m relay teams brought the curtain down on the day with two solid runners-up finishes.
The final results were Croydon 175, Herne Hill 172, Kingston 147, Holland 115, Sutton 85, Hercules Wimbledon 67.
Elsewhere in the Crawley Open, Emma Fossett enjoyed a double win in the U17 women's javelin (32.05m) and hammer (28.55m).