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Final match of the Northern League

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Bashir (left) had a busy afternoon, running the 1,500 and 5,000 metres

In the final match of the Northern League, Stockport's senior team were competing at Woodbank Stadium on Sunday, but despite being on home soil they were unable to finish higher than 4th, finishing the season 3rd in the Northern League Division 3. On the positive side there were still many good performances from the Harriers.

There was a welcome return to the track for Nicola Pickford who won the first event of the day, the 400 metres hurdles in 72 seconds, and in doing so pulled team mate Nicola Barratt to a personal best of 73.5, giving her maximum points in the 'B' string.

Carla Stansfield had to settle for 2nd place in the 800 metres, but recorded a big personal best of 2.27.

Jenny Knass made an impressive debut over 3,000 metres, winning the 'A' race in 11.05, while Vicky Barratt recorded a personal best of 11.35 to finish 2nd in the 'B' event.

Jess Yates

200 metre winner Jess Yates

Ladies' team manager Vicki Robinson scorched to victory in the 400 metres with a personal best of 58.8. Jess Yates was also impressive winning the 200 metres in 26.9.

In the field Marie Cosgrove was rewarded with a personal best in the discus of 16.91 metres while Sam Riley achieved a seasons best of 24.83 metres in the Javelin to place 3rd.

The ladies won both the 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 metre relays by large margins.

On the men's team Scott Caine was an easy victor of the 400 metres in 50.1. Ben Styles had to work much harder for his win in the 800 metres but recorded a very impressive time of 1.55.2.

Bashir Hussain was on form in both the 1,500 metres, where he finished 2nd in 4.07, and in the 5,000 metres with a win in 15.38. Mike Shaw also ran well in this event, winning the 'B' string in 15.56.

The men were not quite so lucky in the relays but brought the baton home in 2nd place in the 4 x 400 metres in 3.28.

The Sale 10 Mile Road Race

Alan Pover continued his dominance of the over-55s category with an excellent 57.11 in the Sale 10 Mile Road Race around Wythenshaw Park on Sunday, finishing in 16th overall and lowering his club record even further.

Also for the club Andrew Whittingham ran 57.54 for 20th place

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