Harriers dozen to take part in English Schools Track and Field Championships
ROTHERHAM Harriers and AC have had 12 athletes selected to represent South Yorkshire at the English Schools Track and Field Championships next month.
With only around 40 athletes selected across the whole South Yorkshire team, the 12 Harriers athletes earning selection is a remarkable reflection of the talent, dedication and hard work within the club.
Selected athletes are: Junior Boys, Edward Rose 1500m. Junior Girls, Ella Paish-Plunkett Shot Put. Intermediate Girls, Maya Schofield 800m (West Yorkshire), Abigail Andrews 3000m, Matilda Holmes 1500m, Hayley Bacon 1500m. Senior Girls, Layla Roden 800m, Grace Igoe 1500m, Graihagh Turner 1500m. Senior Boys, Daniel Reeve 3000m, Jake Parker 800m, Alfie Bedford 800m.
A club spokesperson said: “Congratulations to all athletes on this outstanding achievement. We wish them the very best as they prepare to compete against the country's top young athletes at the English Schools Championships.”
The event takes place on July 10-11 at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium.