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Lancaster & Morecambe AC all but guaranteed promotion at the third NoEAA match at Carlisle and showed how versatile the squad has become over the past couple of seasons. The team finished 2^nd place on the day just 1 point ahead of Warrington in 3rd. The team is now only 3 points behind the leaders Liverpool Harriers but 4 points clear of 3^rd placed Warrington who now need to win the final match and for L&M AC to struggle but on current form promotion for Liverpool Harriers and L&M AC is the mostly likely outcome.

The mens side continued to show quality with some excellent performances with Multi event Chris Middlebrook taking on the challenge of 6 events with ease. Chris gained 4^th in the A Hammer, 2^nd in the B event High Jump, 2^nd in the A 110m H, 3^rd in the A Discus, 2^nd in the B Shot and to finish with a flourish he earned 2^nd in the A event Javelin with a throw just short of 40m. Joining Chris in the field was injured Captain Mark Gardner. Mark secured a 2^nd place in the B event Hammer and then went onto 3^rd in the B event Javelin which are a little different to his usual 800m. Chris Thomas making only his 2^nd mens team appearance put in a dazzling team performance coming 4^th in the A 400m H and 3^rd in the B 400m before succumbing to a hip injury. Allan Gordong recovered from a hamstring injury to show why he is always missed when not competing as he took on the 400m H with 2^nd in the B 400m H, 1^st in the B 3000m Steeplechase, 2^nd in the B 110m H and then at very short notice came 6^th in the A Triple Jump and to finish heroically 4^th place in the A 5000m. The 800m saw Jordan Harris and Beau Smith taking on some tough competition with a quick opening lap the L&M AC athletes held on well to secure 5^th in the A and 2^nd in the B respectively. The 100m & 200m saw the classy Frank Shepherd dominate and storm to two fine victories with 11.4 and 23.2 showing the field a clean pair of heels. Backing Frank were Dan Harrop and Graham Parsons who both put in determined performances with Dan winning the B 100m with a solid 11.5 and Graham finishing in a blanket finish for 3^rd in the 200m with 24.2. Danny Parkinson showed his winning qualities by leading gun to tape in a dominate display in the 3000m steeplechase. Callum Blaikie put in another solid performance with a decent 2^nd place and jumped an excellent 1.75m. Also in the field was Ben Ottaway in only his 2^nd mens team match. Ben managed an excellent 2^nd place in the B Discus and then had to battle for 4^th place in the A shot event. To finish the individual events David Brown showed another decent performance for a solid 3^rd place in the 5000m B event. The relays saw a magnificent victory in the 4 x 100m and then a workman like performance in the 4 x 400m for 4^th place. The womens section showed true fighting spirit with many athletes doubling up and taking part in events which they’d not normally take part in. Super athletes Katie and Claire Huck showed why they continue to be top multi eventers. Katie won the A Long Jump, 2^nd in the B Hammer, 2^nd in the A 100m H, 3^rd in the A High Jump and finally winning the Javelin with a superb string of throws. Claire carrying an injury competed hard and earned 3^rd in the A Hammer and 4^th in the A Shot. Holly Nelson continues to quietly score massive points and keep the score ticking over. Holly went onto win the B Long Jump, 2^nd in the B Shot and finished by winning the B High Jump. Danielle Pye taking part in her first league event of the season showed good form with 4^th in the A 800m and then showed quick feet by covering the A 100m and A 200m scoring some valuable points. Jayne Perry also in her first league match gained excellent points by gaining 3^rd place in the B 800m and went onto win the B event 3000m. Captain Laura Morris put in an unselfish performance covering the B 100m, B 200m and then the 1500m finishing 4th. Road captain Louise Gardner ran smoothly in the 3000m winning by 40 seconds to then gain excellent points by covering the 400m B for 4^th place. Becky Bateson made her debut for the L&M AC team and earned a decent 5^th in the A 1500m and then like Louise went onto cover the 400m A event and scored the team valuable points. With the relays to come L&M AC needed to show true fight to secure its overall placing. Both 4 x 100m and 4 x 400m in the womens section did an excellent job coming 4^th in both. Thanks goes to the officials Steve & Christine Perry, David Voyle, Lauren Cooper and Gary Parkinson for gaining the club extra points on the day.

League Standings after 3 matches:

Team League points Match Points

1^st Liverpool Harriers 18 1156

2^nd L&M AC / Kendal 15 1018.5

3^rd Warrington AC 11 917

4^th Seaton 8 756.5

5^th Wigan / Horwich 6 650.5

6^th Barrow & Furness 5 606.5