defending overall male champion Khiry Creque was first to cross the line in a time of 12 minutes 22.28 seconds as the 2012 17th edition of the HLSCC race series got underway Saturday. photo: supplied

In the female category the under-17 division runners, Lakeisha Warner took the top spot in 13:50.47.on photo credit: Charlie Jackson/ VINO

Tarika Warner finished just behind her name sake in 13:50.88 photo credit: Charlie Jackson/VINO

In similar fashion to the start of the 2011 series, defending overall male champion Khiry Creque was first to cross the line in a time of 12 minutes 22.28 seconds, positioning himself towards the possibility of a second consecutive overall male title. Not too far behind were Shaquoy Stevens and Teymahl Huggins. For the females the under-17 division runners, Lakeisha Warner and Tarika Moses took the top two spots respectively both running under the 14 minute mark. Niayla Smith captured the third place spot for the overall females while M’Khori Crabbe and Vallesha Guishard set the pace for the one mile boys and girls races.

The cross country team categories have already began to heat up as the Rotaract Club led by Alston Hanley outran team Rotary Club of Tortola by one point for the first place spot in race #1. Similarly Cedar Primary Team-1 has taken the lead over teams Willard Wheatley and Althea Scatliffe. Team HLSCC with a full slate led the Community Partners division while Cedar Secondary was the lone secondary team represented at race #1.

A significant highlight of the day included the debut competitive ride of Joel Jean-Baptiste. Joel, who is unable to walk upright and relies on a walker or wheelchair, is currently being coached by Chris Ghiorse for wheelchair road and track events. Joel is supported by the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town and VI Special Olympics in his endeavours and could potentially be the territory’s first international wheelchair competitor.

The Virgin Gorda leg of the series kicks off next Saturday September 22, at 6:30 a.m. at the College’s Virgin Gorda Centre.

Final Results

One Mile (Under 9), Boys: 1. M’Khori Crabbe, 7:54.49. 2. Kendi Brewley, 7.56.31. 3. Zach Jackson, 8.15.36. 4. Carlyiek Benjamin, 8.38.94. 5. Connor Maccallum, 9.58.16. 6. Javin Wattley, 10.13.05. 7. Johan Blok, 13.21.92. 8. Deandre Baignauth, 14.22.30. 9. Ne’kai Callwood, 17.37.55. 10. Asonji McCall, 17.40.26. 11. Apollo Henry, 19.44.05.

Girls: 1. Vallesha Guishard, 8.36.46. 2. Ariyah Smith, 8.38.71. 3. Gabrielle Jermyn, 8.42.01. 4. Kenyatta Grate, 9.06.94. 5. Izariah Frett, 9.21.77. 6. Tenisha Herbert, 10.32.23. 7. Jahnear Frett, 10.34.61. 8. Tierra Dasilva, 10.53.74. 9. Deanaidia Greenaway, 10.56.12. 10. Coco Osborne, 10.59.65. 11. Abriel McGlore, 11.27.36. 12. Tiya Herbert, 11.37.14. 13. Georgia Jermyn, 11.50.38. 14. Jonique Smith, 13.57.88. 15. Kabrina Hull, 17.43.65.

Two Mile, Men: 1. Khiry Creque, 12:22.28. 2. Shaquoy Stephens, 12:29.60. 3. Teymahl Huggins, 12:30.94. 4. Ravindra Sukhu, 12:37.10. 5. Zebalon McClean, 12:57.10. 6. Terry Charles, 13:02.94. 7. Deshawn Douglas, 13:09.28. 8. Kyron McMaster, 13:19.12. 9. Dekembe Parsons, 14:07.44. 10. Brian Jermyn, 14:38.88. 11. Ebenezer Joseph, 14:46.28. 12. Kenton Todman, 14:57.28. 13. Aggrey Henry, 15:07.56. 14. Alliston Blyden, 15:24.76. 15. Dimari Thomas, 15:27.44. 16. Joe Standish, 15:35.62. 17. Joshua Hill, 15:50.86. 18. Alec Chalwell, 15:58.94. 19. Dexter Fortune, 17:03.41. 20. Kelvin Eubanks, 17:05.85. 21. Howard Moore, 17:29.88. 22. Heshon Charles, 18:17.44. 23. Valiston Guishard, 19:15.85. 24. Jim Cullimore, 19:43.63. 25. Stephen Beard, 19:51.10. 26. Pedro Garcia, 20:50.66. 27. Diamante Gumbs, 21:45.76. 28. Michael Fay, 22:25.53. 29. William Kinkead, 22:27.63. 30. Quadray Daniel, 22:44.97. 31. Djimon Gumbs, 24:06.97. 32. Gerald Rose, 25:11.69. 33. Claude Williams, 25:25.06. 34. Alcedo Fahie, 25:25.38. 35. Kwele Williams, 26:28.38. 36. Tom Zurich, 28:34.03. 37. Argyro Olympitis, 33:40.00. 38. Ottley Rymer, 36:34.44.

Two Mile Wheel Chair, Men: 1. Joel Jean-Baptiste, 22:14.31.

Two Mile,Women: 1. Lakeisha Warner, 13:50.47. 2. Tarika Moses, 13:50.88. 3. Niayla Smith, 14:51.79. 4. Clare- Louise Whiley, 15:12.44. 5. Kelsha Fortune, 15:55.41. 6. Taylor Hill, 16:21.63. 7. L’T’Sha Fahie, 16:22.03. 8. Shamica Glasgow, 16:22.79. 9. Philomena Robertson, 16:44.16. 10. Samantha Sukhu, 17:06.91. 11. Deya Erickson, 17:30.16. 12. Laura Dore, 17:30.56. 13. Adenike Sicard, 17:47.12. 14. Arianna Hayde, 17:51.03. 15. Judine Lacey, 17:52.85. 16. Mellissa Farrington, 19:11.60. 17. Anna Kinkead, 19:41.19. 18. Zakharia Frett, 19:57.25. 19. Celestine Salwly, 20:12.28. 20. Roslyn Gilbert, 20:30.97. 21. Beyonce DeFreitas, 20:34.12. 22. Justine Bryson, 20:41.25. 23. Magdaline Barzey, 20:58.25. 24. Barbara Pinnock-Smith, 21:25.66. 25. Dawn Crabbe-Herbert, 22:09.60. 26. Reishar Fahie, 22:40.03. 27. Tamika George, 22:52.88. 28. Trecia Maduro, 22:53.63. 29. Sophie Dabbs, 23:49.28. 30. Ghislaine Hoogendijk, 23:51.50. 31. Ericca Frederick, 25:24.53. 32. Verlie Darou, 25:34.25. 33. Debrah Henry, 26:51.47. 34. Jenifer Thomas, 26:58.69. 35. Rose Parke, 27:11.38. 36. Sally Maloney, 27:14.50. 37. Jessica Zurich, 28:34.38. 38. Liloutie Ramphar, 28:37.38. 39. Elizabeth Blok, 29:07.12. 40. Deborah James, 29:08.28. 41. Marian Cazabon-Blok, 29:10.03. 42. Shanika Chiddick, 31:38.50. 43. Leisha Armstrong, 31:39.28. 44. Philicia Caesar, 31:40.28. 45.

Surbhi-Ann Williams, 34:04.19. 46. Sandra McCall, 47. Tamara Hodge, 48. Zahra Williams, 49. Ajyla Williams

Cross Country

Primary Schools Teams: Althea Scatliffe Primary (ASPS), Cedar School Primary, Joyce Samuel Primary (JSPS), Willard Wheatley (WWPS): 1. J’Mori Jean-Jacques (ASPS-1), 14:01.31. 2. Stefano Tasking (CS-1), 14:13.31. 3. Derek Pettigrew (CS-1), 14:16.41. 4. Troy Barzey (WWPS), 15:12.23. 5. Keven Nisbett (WWPS), 16:08.63 6. Liam Blok (CS-1), 16:20.48. 7. Keon Frederick (ASPS-1), 16:48.06. 8. Tallulah Kinkead (CS-1), 16:57.16. 9. John Pettigrew, (CS-1), 17:12.28. 10. Carnel Morton (ASPS-1), 17:14.95. 11. Shaqueal Frett (WWPS), 17:16.48. 12. Shania Daigneault (WWPS), 17:19.38. 13. Wamyae Belle (ASPS-2), 17:56.12. 14. Malia Bryson (CS-1), 17:57.38. 15. Jahmal Bertie, (WWPS), 18:14.63. 16. Jamal Lennard (WWPS), 18:24.06. 17. Kaheem Callwood (ASPA-1), 18:25.06. 18. Kadeem Callwood (ASPS-1), 19. Shamouri Robinson (ASPS-1), 18:39.91. 20. Zara Brown (ASPS-1), 19:26.70. 21. Dominic Munro, (CS-1), 19:29.12. 22. Alisha Hayde (ASPS-1), 20:36.63. 23. Chela Mathavious (ASPS-2), 20:59.06. 24. Abby Kite (CS-1)- 22:30.88. 25. Kareem Chalwell (JSPS), 23:00.95. 26. Teneisha Chalwell (JSPS), 24:02.23. 27. Pasua Rhoden (CS-2), 24:16.20. 28. Sarah Kite (CS-2), 24:51.85. 29. J’Khoi Smith (WWPS), 27:13.06. 30. Nicole Munro (CS-1), 29.22.28. 31. Pippa Dabbs (CS-2), 33:41.60. 32. Amanda Debique (JSPS), 34:52.31.

Points: 1. Cedar School Primary –Team 1, 28. 2. Willard Wheatley, 46 3. Althea Scatliffe Primary, 49. 4. Joyce Samuel Primary, 58 (3 participants). 5. Cedar School Primary- Team 2, 56 (3 participants).

Secondary Schools Teams: Cedar School (CS), Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) (Lettsome (Le), Flemming (F), Carlisle (C)). 1. Stephan Rhoden (CS), 15:03.56. 2. Jude Kinkead (CS), 15:42.66. 3. Anya Rhoden (CS), 24:05.91.

Points: By Teams/Houses: 1. Cedar School, 6 (3 participants)

Service Clubs: Rotaract Club (RC), Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary Sunrise of Road Town (RS), Rotary of Tortola, (RT) 1. Alston Hanley (RC), 14:19.82. 2. Julien Johnson (RT), 15:59.28. 3. Warren Wintz (RT), 17:30.06. 4. Melissa Farara (RC), 17:30.06. 5. Jawaan Riley (RC), 18:27.20. 6. Elvis Harrigan (RR), 18:28.60. 7. Audley Maduro (RT), 18:34.38. 8. Ryan Geluk (RR), 19:00.16. 9. Tamara Cameron (RS), 19:22.12. 10. Monique Peters, 20:42.20. 11. Dennis Jennings (RR), 21:20.38. 12. Leon Hazel (RC), 21:36.00. 13. Richard Arthur (RS), 21:36.10. 14. Ken Guiste (RS), 21:53.91. 15. John Shirley (RT), 23:47.91. 16. Antonio Maynard (RC), 25:53.52. 17. Robin Tattersall (RT), 26:24.45. 18. Nagy Darwish (RS), 26:38.81. 19. Geraldine Ritter-Freeman (RT), 27:1.85. 20. Delma Maduro (RT), 27:13.06. 21. Glen Harrigan (RR), 22:04.60. 22. Marvin Flax (RS), 32:07.52. 23. Richard Parsons (RR), 33:35.38. 24. Doug Arter (RS), 34:55.35. 25. Donna Arter (RS), 35:49.88. 26. Annelene Clausen (RR), 36:36.12. 27. Lavina Liburd (RR), 37:32.98.

Points: 1. Rotaract, 39. 2. Rotary of Tortola, 40. 3. Rotary of Road Town, 57. 4. Rotary Sunrise of Road Town, 66.

Community Partners: Cedar School Parents/Teachers CSPT), H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC): 1. Phillip Kite (CSPT), 16:26.38. 2. Barbara O’Neal-Rhoden (CSPT), 17:17.63. 3. Capt. Martin Cherry (HLSCC), 19:09.35. 4. Rachel Munro (CSPT), 24:45.70. 5. Rowan Martin Jr. (HLSCC), 6. Karl Dawson (HLSCC), 32:01.12. 7. Paul George (HLSCC), 32:02.31. 8. Whitney George (HLSCC), 33:48.12. 9. Janet Cupid-Stoutt (HLSCC), 33:49.23. 10. Elenore George (HLSCC), 33:52.31. 11. Rochelle Smith (HLSCC), 36:33.88.

Points: 1. HLSCC, 29. 2. Cedar School Parents/Teachers, 7 (3 participants).