Three firsts for Borderers at youth athletics league meeting at Grangemouth

Those wins included a one-two finish in the under-14 girls’ division-one 1,500m for Rose Davidson, first of a field of 12 in 4:56.2, and Molly Trewartha, runner-up in 4:57.0.

Davidson’s time was ranked as the 28-event division’s third-best age-graded performance of the day, with top spot going to her under-16 teammate Isla Woodburn for a high jump of 1.6m, 12cm higher than Edinburgh Athletic Club’s Charlotte Smith managed to finish as runner-up in a field of ten.

Another first place went to Elliot Baxter in the under-12 boys’ 600m in 1:52.1.

The Borderers also took one other second place and three thirds.

The former went to Ruby Mackie in a field of 12 for the under-12 girls’ 150m in 22.9 seconds, three-tenths of a second behind Edinburgh winner Mila Hernandez.

The latter were claimed by Eva Tumilowicz at under-12 girls’ long jump with a distance of 3.70m, Rosa Mabon at under-16 girls’ 1,500m in 5:09.1 and Tumilowicz, Mackie, Baxter and Roan Miskelly at under-12 mixed 4x100m relay in 1:02.9.

The team’s coaches were chuffed to bits with those eight top-three placings, with a spokesperson saying: “What a fantastic day for Team Borders at Grangemouth in match two of the Forth Valley league’s division one.

“Our athletes once again showed incredible determination and team spirit across track and field.

“There were outstanding performances throughout the squad, with athletes stepping up in every age group and event to score valuable points for the team.

“A special mention goes to Isla Woodburn, whose superb 1.60m clearance in the high jump was the highest age-graded performance of the entire division-one match, and Rose Davidson and Molly Trewartha delivered outstanding performances in the 1,500m, securing first and second places respectively.

“Well done, Team Borders, on another day of fantastic performances, personal bests and proud Borders vests on display.”

The third and final match of the season takes place at Grangemouth Stadium on Sunday, September 13, preceded by Team Borders trials at Tweedbank on Sunday, August 30.