The HLSCC/Highland Spring races return to the Paraquita Bay campus next Saturday September 29, 2012. Photo: VINO/File

It was a race of champions setting the pace. In the Men’s Open category defending and consecutive champion Emrol Amsterdam captured first place in a time of 12 minutes 01.87 seconds. Second was 2006-2007 overall champion Timon Robinson who has been absent for some time and third in race #1 was series veteran Curwin Andrews. For the women Lavern “Ebony” Fahie crossed the line first in a time of 17 minutes 55.14 seconds. Ebony the 2006-2008 overall female champion is certainly no stranger to the races as she has been participating since she was in Primary school. Casey McNutt and Monique Joseph took the women’s second and third place spots respectively.

Defending champions Levons Leopards were nowhere in sight for race #1 allowing Steven’s Stallions with four strong to take the lead in the series while team Robinson O’Neal Memorial led by the 2011 Outstanding Primary Male Athlete Leonard Lewis took second. In the secondary division defending champions Harrigan (House 2) took the early lead with O’Neal and Rhymer houses close behind.

Race director Stephanie Russ Penn expressed that, “it is exciting to that start in Virgin Gorda continues to be strong in number of participants.” She added that, “she was also very encouraged by significant participation of the HLSCC students and that of the members of the Raw Skillz Track and Field Club.” Raw Skillz is a newly formed club and the second of such clubs in Virgin Gorda next to the Road Runners Club.

Race #2 in Virgin Gorda is scheduled for October 6, while the HLSCC/Highland Spring races return to the Paraquita Bay campus next Saturday September 29, 2012. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. and the race starts at 7:00 a.m. For further information regarding the series please contact Ms. Russ Penn, 852-7216.

Final Results

Two Mile, Men: 1. Emrol Amsterdam, 12:01.87. 3. Timon Robinson, 12:47.88. 3. Curwin Andrews, 13:19.30. 4. Lee Stillman, 13:41.80. 5. Jermain Abrams, 14:34.20. 6. Akim Bascombe, 14:57.65. 7. Lionel Richardson, 15:07.84. 8. Stephan Paul, 15:46.90. 9. Collin Joseph, 17:42.46. 10. Erwin Telemaque, 18:21.74. 11. Wilbert Samuel, 18:42.26. 12. Elian O’Neal, 20:56.80. 13. Ephraim Benjamin, 22.02.27. 14. Rodney Modeste, 22.11.38. 15. Caleb Williams, 24:21.82. 16. Alexander Parillon, 26:52.73. 17. Lionel Richardson Jr., 26:53.50.

Women: 1. Ebony Fahie, 17:55.14. 2. Casey McNutt, 19:34.86. 3. Monique Joseph, 21:16.08. 4. Lauren Welch, 22:11.02. 5. Tavia Thomas, 22:55.65. 6. Lenaye Thomas, 24:70.72. 7. Kaelyah Liburd, 24:24.83. 8. Deomatie Shilchand, 24:31.54. 9. Christina Yates, 25:54.65. 10. Kimberly George, 27:03.40. 11. Shaquana Stevens, 27:41.12. 12. Radiance Modeste, 27:42.44. 13. Loverne Lewis, 30:13.72. 14. Sandra Modeste, 30:14.46.

Cross Country

Primary School Teams: Bregado Flax Primary Division Houses: Levons Leopards (L), Parkers Panthers (P), Stevens Stallions (S), Corner Stone Primary (CS), Little Rainbow Primary (R). Robinson O’Neal Memorial (ROMP), Valley Day School (VDS). 1. Mekhoi Telemaque (S), 18:20.05. 2. Shamoi Dore (S), 19:02.71. 3. Leonardo Lewis (R), 21:06.45. 4. Keithroy Smith (S), 25:28.58. 5. Jadiel Gibson (S), 25:31.02.

Scores: 1. Steven’s Stallions, 12 (4 participant), 2. Robinson O’Neal Memorial 3, (1 participant).
Secondary School Teams: Bregado Flax houses (Harrigan (H), O’Neal (O) and Rhymer (R)): 1. Allon Williams (O), 13:52.93. 2. Kasim Clarke (R), 13:54.20. 3. Ryan Joseph (H), 17:03.12. 4. Keanu George (O), 17:05.92. 5. Bernard Ellis (H), 18:56.78. 6. Lil Makeda Fahie (H), 18:57.56. 7. Jamie Antoine (R), 20:36.52. 8. Devaugh Sprauve (H), 24:02.58. 9. Sephile Arthurton (H), 27:43.18.

Scores: 1. Harrigan, 31. 2. O’Neal House, 5 (2 participants). 4. Rhymer House, 9 (2 participant).

Schedule for Remaining Races
29 Sept. Tortola
6 Oct. Virgin Gorda
13 Oct. Tortola
27 Oct Virgin Gorda
10 Nov. Tortola