KATE Mills was first of Knutsford Tri Club’s runners to reach the finish in the North Staffordshire Cross Country League’s opener at Winsford last weekend.

She classified inside the top 30 overall after timing 23.47.

Amanda Trivett and Tracy Kendrick also contested the senior women’s race, over a 5km course, at Knights Grange.

For the men Richard Kellett, Shane Wolstencroft and Mike Stockton finished inside the top 100 to help Knutsford finish ninth in the team standings.

John Goggins, Paul Stubbs-Jeffries and Andrew Orme were in action too.

The second round, at Stafford Common, is scheduled for later this month.

Results

North Staffs XC League

Round One, Winsford - Senior men: 77. Richard Kellett 42.29; 82. Shane Wolstencroft 42.45; 88. Mike Stockton 42.57; 128. John Goggins 45.06; 185. Paul Stubbs-Jeffries 48.26; 234. Andrew Orme 52.17. Teams, Division Two: 9. Knutsford Tri Club 375pts.

Senior women: 27. Kate Mills 23.47; 74. Amanda Trivett 26.33; 123. Tracy Kendrick 29.03.