Upper Hume Cross Country

Our school achieved our highest overall standing in many years, coming in 3rd of 9 schools competing at the Upper HumeCross Country event on Monday 30th May at the Savoy Soccer Club in Myrtleford.

42 of our fittest and brightest boys and girls from Years 7 through 11, braved the cold to race either the 3000m course (all girls, and junior boys) or the 5000m (senior boys).

The 11 students that achieved an admirable  Top 10 finish were:

These 11, plus the other 6 runners who placed 15th or better, have qualified for the next stage, which is the Hume Region event held in Benalla on Friday 16th June.

Special mention to Year 9 Merlin Tzaros, who fell ill days prior the race and couldn’t compete. Merlin broke the Upper Hume Cross Country record in Year 7 in the 13 Boys Age Group, and at the 2022 State Championships finishin 2nd, making him the 2nd fastest 3000m runner in Victoria for his age. The school can’t wait to have Merlin represent us again in Benalla.

Thank you to all 42 runners for competing. In an age where a number of adolescents are choosing other pursuits over being physically active, it is certainly terrific to see so many of ours being willing to test their endurance against the best in the region.

Our Sport & Physical Education Dept strongly encourages everyone to be mindful that maintaining their Aerobic Fitness/ Cardiovascular Health is likely the most important thing our young people can do to set themselves up for lifelong health.

Thanks, 

Jud Mullins