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Radley finished a creditable second as they kicked off their Southern League Division 3 West campaign at Basingstoke.

In a highly-competitive meeting, Radley finished just eight points behind the host club.

Arran Evans produced a cracking run to set a new club record in the 3,000m steeplechase, crossing the line in 13.18.9.

Steve Wren threw a personal best of 35.51m to win the B string javelin, and then set a club record of 2.90m to finish second in the A string pole vault.

In the B string pole vault, young James Godfrey achieved an under 17 club record, clearing 2.20m.

Ben Owen continued where he left off last season by posting an A string sprint double.

He clocked 11.4secs to win the 100m then followed this up by recording 22.9secs in the 200m.

There was a further club record as Alistair Duncan clocked 55.6 secs to finish second in the A string 400m.

Over the longest distance, the 5,000m, Paul Jegou won in 16.53.1 Result: 1 Basingstoke 113pts, 2 Radley 105, 3 Team Kennet 88, 4 Salisbury & Bath 33.

RADLEY A STRING DETAILS.

100m: 1 B Owen 11.4. 200m: 1 B Owen 22.9. 400m: 2 A Duncan 55.6 pb & cr. 800m: 2 S Ferguson 2.04.6. 1500m: 2 S Ferguson 4.26.7. 5000m: 1 P Jegou 16.53.1. 3000m s/c: A Evans 13.18.9 cr. 110mH: 3 S Wren 20.6. 400mH: 3 J Godfrey 1.11.4. 4x100m relay: 1 B Owen, D Ward, A Duncan, S Wren 46.0. High jump: 3 S Wren 1.80. Long jump: 2 S Wren 5.88. Triple jump: 3 B Owen 10.40. Shot: 2 J House 11.16. Discus: 1 J House 35.46. Javelin: 1 J House 38.27. Hammer: 1 C Franks 35.11. Pole vault: 2 S Wren 2.90 pb & cr.

Abingdon Amblers made a strong start to their Southern League Division 3 West campaign as they finished second at Woking.

They were beaten only by a strong Plymouth team, and for a side fielding a number of newcomers, there were some impressive performances.

James Wright stole the show for Amblers he leapt 12.60m to win the tripe jump.

2:27pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

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