One Milers race off on their opening run. Photo>Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

TORTOLA—An opening day record equaling 176 participants, ranging from three to 67 years old, in all shapes, sizes and fitness levels, toed the line Saturday to kick off the 13th season of the Highland Spring College Classic Series leg on Tortola.

By the time the clock was stopped to begin recording times, defending champions Steven Asson and Darwn Peters, emerged as overall winners in the race that attracted several new and returning race veterans.

“The time I ran today was the same time I ran last year, which was a fast time,” Asson said after covering the 2-mile loop in 11 minutes and 31.42 seconds. “I kept my same rhythm and the guys that were with me fell off the pace less than half mile into the race. The only place I made a move was after I made the turn, over the first quarter mile into the second mile. I moved hard so that if anyone was thinking of anything, they too, had to run very hard.”

Asson, who had been suffering from a back problem, said he was surprised by the time. His injury was in the back of his mind he said and felt a slight discomfort but pushed through it. “When I saw the time, I said to myself, I can break the course record time,” he said referring to Lyndell Roberts’ mark of 10:45.3 from 1997.

Peters, who admitted she had not done her usual preparations, said it was a struggle to cover the two-mile course in 14 minutes and 59.39 seconds—just 44 seconds ahead of Kay Reddy.

“I knew I’m not going to be here for the next race so I was thinking gees, I have to win this one today,” Peters said. “But, I was kind of worried because I had taken a month and a half off without training, so I just went out and ran. I tried to look ahead, keep running and push my pace. I picked up the pace when I got to the one mile mark because when I rounded the mark, I saw that there were some women too close to me,” she noted. “From about a half mile away, I picked up the pace again and kept moving forward.”

Andrea Gordon runs with her 3-year old son Desahwn Doyle. The future promising athlete covered the course in 14 minutes, 25.9 seconds. Photo>Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

Race director Stephanie Russ Penn, said she could not have been happier to have 176 entries. “It was an excellent turnout and everyone came out excited and ready to go,” she recounted. “It’s looking like its going to pan out to be a very exciting series and I’m looking forward to see what comes out of all the categories. It was a great beginning and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.”

Results compiled by Stephanie Russ Penn

Final Results; One Mile (Under 9), Boys: 1. Shamouri Robinson, 8:20.5. 2. Rasheem Taylor, 8:28.8. 3. Thomas Riegels, 8:55.1. 4. Elvorn Dore, 9:50.2. 5. Devanio Wheatley, 10:11.2. 6. Tallulah Kinkead, 10:13.1 7. Cory Solomon, 10:46.7. 8. Tyrique Bradshaw, 11:04.4. 9. Arjanee Frett, 11:46.8. 10. Deshawn Doyley, 14:25.9.

Girls: 1. K’Zea Weeks, 8:55.1, 2. Danielle Gill, 10:23.0. 3. Coco Osborne, 12:17.3. 4. Nicole Monroe, 13:36.7. 5. Shaule Peters, 14:25.9. 6. Amia Wheatley, 18:10.5.

Two Mile, Men: 1. Steven Asson, 11:31.42, 2. Rowan Victor, 12:14.25. 3. Alliston Blyden, 12:32.76. 4. Dione Blyden, 13:26.94. 5. Teymahl Huggins, 13:42.12. 6. Naje Smith, 14:04.19. 7. James Warburton, 14:10.14. 8. Stillford Ptterson, 14:1436. 9. Malcus Matthews, 14:30.36. 10. Zebalon McLean, 14:38.42. 11. Charles Kerins, 15:03.82. 12. Howard Moore, 15:37.62. 13. Nigel Vincent, 15:41.99. 14. Tramore Frazer, 15:48.91. 15. Lee Osborne, 16:16.52. 16. David Hines, 16:29.17. 17. Dylan Penn, 16:46.76. 18. James Nicholas, 16:55.95. 19. William McIntyre, 16:58.31. 20. Robert McIntyre, 16:58.59. 21. Armando Richards, 16:59.59. Nicoy Hendrickson, 17:06.06 23. Karl Scatliffe, 17:11.23 24. Audley Maduro, 17:30.39. 25. Trent Herbert, 17:51.28. 26. Frank Mahoney, 18:43.22. 27. Steve Augustine, 18:45.76. 28. Kaleem Scatliffe, 18:19:02.29. 29. Roger Mathavious, 19:15.93. 30. Javerne Leonard, 19:23.17. 31. Dquan Christopher, 19:53.38. 32. Derwin Scatliffe, 20:02.34. 33. Diimori Maduro, 20:19.69. 34. Elvet Dore Jr. 20:27.89. 35. Hassani Halbert,20:51.61. 36. Kendell Mills, 20:53.78 37. Harry Thompson, 21:45.46. 38. Imani Phillips, 22:04.76. 39. Joshua Clarence, 22:20.65. 40. Ken Morgan, 22:59.08. 41. Rashead Taylor, 23:07.93. 42. Andy Latchman, 23:17.03. 43. Zeondre Penn, 24:13.20. 44. Glenal Layne, 24:47.86. 45. Tyrique Bradshaw, 24:48.63. 46. Lenroy Grant, 25:32.87. 47. Kiebrion Barzey, 25:54.74. 48. Duncan Potter, 26:17.46. 49. Kachife Bradshaw, 26:34.43. 50. Mark Cummins, 27:51.90. 51. Navin Karran, 29:05:49. 52. Stepphen Gilbert, 30:18.62. 53. Khamarley Monbelly, 30:50.48.

Alliston "Allie" Blyden leads the 2 Mile field in the early stages of the race. Photo>Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

Women: 1. Darwn Peters, 14:59.39. 2. Kay Reddy, 15:43.95. 3. Sally Blackmore, 16:08.24. 4. Cara Warburton, 17:30.39. 5. Philomena Robertson, 17:46.98. 6. Jacqueline Wilson, 17:48.61. 7. Rene Clarence, 17:51.28. 8. Laura Dore, 18:50.27. 9. Kayana Joseph, 19:24.98. 10. D’Anna Blyden, 20:07.97. 11. D’Wanya Blyden, 20:21.11. 12. Elizabeth Burrati, 20:50.60. 13. Roslyn Gilbert, 21:46.52. 14. Julie Reynolds, 22:02.63. 15. Asiyah Grant, 22:05.99. 16. Ilette Weeks, 22:11.48. 17. Dawn Crabbe-Herbert, 23:27.23. 18. Anais Gordon, 23:32.17. 19. Kierra John, 23:48.33. 20. Chevron Hamlet, 23:54.98. 21. Ziri Dyett, 24:03.99. 22. Rose Parke, 24:18.83. 23. Alva Gordon, 24:33.78. 24. Nakita John, 24:53.78. 25. Sherin John, 25:09.29. 26. Delva Thomas, 26:17.84. 27. Lody Samuel, 26:18.43. 28. Allison Wiggins, 26:22.28. 29. Kesia King, 26:29.04. 30. Lotoya Freeman, 26:37.53. 31. Delma Maduro, 26:48.20. 32. Travonnie Smith, 26:53.11. 33. Natasha Nichols, 27:53.83. 34. Eva Baskin, 30:45.28. 35. Chandre John, 30:48.62. 36. Alexia Mitcham, 31:22.29. 37. Bianca Halbert, 32:20.74. 38. Saida Wharton, 36:18.79. 39. Marcia Williams, 36:41.83. 40. Alsha Halbert, 40:28.42. 41. Kezia Pickering, 40:33.16. 42. Stacy-Ann Bobb, 40:35.90. 43. Shavique Barzey, 40:57.09. 44. Alice Pickering.

Cross Country;

Primary Schools Teams: Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS), Century High Montessori (CHMS): 1. Akeem Bradshaw (FLPS), 17:28.90. 2. Marika Potter (FLPS), 17:54.80. 3. Eric Albert (FLPS), 18:22.76. 4. Dandre Mitcham, 18:30.21. 5. Mackebo Fahie, 19:06.82. 6. Kahlea Choucoutou (FLPS), 18:14.86. 7. Kayla Joseph (FLPS), 19:21.13. 8. Chelsi Solomon (CHMS), 21:38.17. 9. Jude Kinkead (CHMS), 25:09.39. 10. Via Donovan (CHMS), 36:15.42.

Points: 1. Francis Lettsome Primary, 15. 2. Century High Montessori, 40.

Secondary Schools Teams: Cedar School (CS), St. George’s Secondary (SGS), Elmore Stoutt High School Teams: Lettsome (Le), Lincoln (Li), Flemming (F), Carlisle (C).

1. Joseph Smith Jr. (F), 12:56.86. 2. Khiry Creque (C), 13:10.54. 3. Raheem Taylor, 13:34.92. 4. Akil Nickie (C), 13:41.98. 5. Raheel Taylor (F), 15:01.67. 6. Daren Fahie (F), 15:13.67. 7. Ahmad Mahoney (SGS), 15:35.42. 8. Esteban Smith (CS), 16:29.26. 9. Michael Joseph (F), 16:39.86. 10. Niayla Smith (F), 16:48.22. 11. Joash Victor (F), 16:53.73. 12. Liam Thompson (CS), 17:04.48. 13. Chris Brockbank (CS), 19:19.76. 14. Kitty Hasted (CS), 18:46.32. 15. Threcia Phillips (F), 18:47.42. 16. Dimari Thomas (C), 19:11.73. 17. Shaheed Barzey (F), 19:50.31. 18. Tarique Moses (Li), 21:15.51. 19. Travon Gumbs (Li), 21:50.54. 20. Erika Sorrentino (CS), 23:25.26. 21. Khalil Pickering (F), 30:88.73. 22. Leshaun Peters (C), 36:22.42. 23. Shaian Peters (F).

Points: 1. Flemming, 31. 2. Carlisle, 36. 3. Cedar School, 58. 4. Lincoln, 31 (2 participants), 5. St. George’s, 7 (1 participant).

Service Clubs: Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary of Tortola, (RT) 1. Chris Ghiorse (RT), 14:09.36. 2. Nigel Bailey (RT), 15:34.92. 3. Vance Lewis (RR), 16:23.82. 4. Ryan Geluk (RR), 16:38.26. 5. Gerald Farara (RT), 16:43.80. 6. Archie Christian (RT), 16:55.13. 7. Brian Liverpool (RT), 17:30.61. 8. Terry Ellis (RT), 18:41.20. 9. Charles Crane (RR), 18:58.07. 10. Randy Slemin (RT) 20:30.79. 11. Alex Esser (RR), 21”38.17. 12. Glenn Harrigan (RR), 22:56.45. 13. Susanna Potter (RT), 25:41.45. 14. Jeffrey Potter Canton (RT), 30:88.73. 15: Patricia Hanley, (RT), 35:05.61.

Points: 1. Rotary of Tortola, 24. 2. Rotary of Road Town, 32.

Community Partners: Century High Montessori Parents (CMP): 1. Garfield Neita (CMP), 16:52.80. 2. Tamara Gill (CMP), 19:33.11. 3. Eugenia O’Neal (CMP), 20:30.64. 4. David Gill (CMP), 24:04.70. 5. Tana’ania Small (CMP), 24:14.39. 6. Bill Kinkead (CMP), 25:21.86.

Points: 1. Century High Montessori Parents, 21.

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