Stewart, Mcloud take national schools cycling honours

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Palmerston North cyclists Campbell Stewart and Rangi Ruru Girls Sarah Mcleod were crowned champions when the New Zealand Schools Road Championships wrapped up sunny conditions at the Manfeild Auto Course Monday.

Unlike previous years the conditions were perfect for the riders throughout the weekend.

The focus shifted to points races at the famed Feilding motor sport circuit on Monday where again the conditions were perfect the cyclists.

Campbell (Palmerston North Boys High) worked hard in the 39km boys's under-20 points race, increasing his work load for the last two sprints to dominate the race.

Stewart has dominated the boys points race for the past 4 years winning his respective age group since 2012.

"It was a really tough ride today, but the atmosphere at this year’s nationals has been amazing, It is amazing to race with so many spectators and great to see how much support is given to the cycling community here in the Manawatu" Stewart said.

The 24km under-20 girls points race was a tight affair with local Michaela Drummond and Sarah Mcleod fighting to the end.

Winning the last sprint saw Mcloud coming out on top, and the victory was a great way to end the tough weekend of racing for McLeod who recognised the competitive level of cycling at this year’s event.

"It was really tough out there today with tough racing from all the girls, but I am really happy to walk away with the win and finish on a high after a great weekend away" she said.

Auckland Grammar Boys also took out the Under 17 and under 14 points races with Aaron Wyllie winning  the under 17 race with 16 points, and Kiaan Oliver Grace winning the under 14 with 12 points.

The top boys’ school trophy went to Auckland Grammar while Palmerston North Girls High took away the girls’ trophy.

For the first time there was a prize for the top junior boys and girls school.  Palmerston North Intermediate won the inaugural Chris Ginders Cup and Baradene College won the Marie Laycock Cup. These cups were put in place to acknowledge the large growth in junior riders.

Results:

Under 20 Boys : 

Campbell STEWART (Palmerston North Boys High School 19 points,1; Connor BROWN (Saint Kentigern College) 13 points,2; Louis BROWN (Christchurch Boys High School) 10 points,3; Carne GROUBE (Palmerston North Boys High School) 10 points,4; Regan Gough (Central Hawke's Bay) 5 points,5.

Under 20 Girls: 

Sarah MCLEOD (Rangi Ruru Girls' School) 9 points,1; Michaela DRUMMOND (Palmerston North Girls High School) 9 points, 2; Olivia RAY (Diocesan School for Girls) 7 points, 3; Bryony Botha (Rangitoto College) 6 points,4; David MARTIN (Palmerston North Boys High School)5 points, 5.

Under 17 Boys:  Aaron WYLLIE (Auckland Grammar School) 16 points,1; Harris FOGELBERG (Auckland Grammar School) 7 points,2; Ben HAMILTON (Auckland Grammar School) 6 points, 3; Oscar ELWORTHY (Takapuna Grammar School) 6 points,4; William YOUNG (Auckland Grammar School) 3 points, 5.

Under 17 Girls: Georgia DANFORD (St Cuthbert's College) 20 points,1; Emily SHEARMAN (Palmerston North Girls High School) 9 points, 2; Grace MASTERSON (Epsom Girls Grammar) School 6 points, 3; Libby ARBUCKLE (Palmerston North Girls High School) 3 points, 4; Chloe JENKINS (Rangi Ruru Girls' School) 2 points,5.

Under 16 Boys : George JACKSON (Rongotai College) 18 points,1; Madi HARTLEY-BROWN (Palmerston North Boys High School) 7 points,2; Burnie MCGRATH (Hamilton Boys High School) 6 points,3; Timothy NG (Hamilton Boys High School) 5 points,4; Jamie LEITCH (Strathallan College) 3 points,5.

Under 16 Girls: Jessie CLARKE (St Peter's School Cambridge) 16 points,1; Jenna MERRICK (Baradene College) 7 points,2; Katie WHITE (Waikato Diocesan School For Girls) 5 points,3; Stella CALLAGHAN (St Mary's College Akld)5 points,4; Makayla MUHUNDAN (Massey High School) 3 points,5.


Under 15 Boys : Kiaan WATTS (Hamilton Boys High School) 15 points, 1; Dylan MCCULLOGH (Saint Kentigern College) 6 points, 2; Max TAYLOR (Palmerston North Boys High School) 4 points,3; Muller WILHELM (Macleans College) 3 points,4; Callum ERSKINE (Takapuna Grammar School) 2 points,5.


Under 15 Girls: Ally WOLLASTON (St Peter's School Cambridge) 15 points, 1; McKenzie MILNE (Waikato Diocesan School For Girls)9 points, 2; Renee YOUNG (Takapuna Grammar School) 4 points, 3; Ava MORROW (Rangi Ruru Girls' School) 2 points, 4; Greer HADDOCK (Baradene College) 1 point, 5.


Under 14 Boys: Kiaan Oliver GRAVE (Auckland Grammar School) 13 points,1; Luke RANSLEY (St Peter's College Akld) 11 Points, 2; Aidan MERRICK (St Peter's College Akld) 6 points, 3; Jordan RYAN-KIDD (Auckland Grammar School) 3 Points, 4; Kyle HOSKIN (Wanganui Collegiate), 5.


Under 14 Girls: Maddi DOUGLAS (Cambridge High School) 13 points,1; Nina SARDELICH (Cambridge High School) 5 points,2; Noya OPORTO (Westlake Girls High School) 4 points,3; Kate STODDART (Villa Maria College) 3 point, 4; Charlotte HAVILL (Waikato Diocesan School For Girls) 2 points, 5.


Under 13 Boys: Adam FRANCIS (Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School) 10 points, 1; Dossor FREDDIE (Scots College) 5 points, 2; Joshua TURNBULL (St Mark's Church School Mt Victoria) 4 points, 3; Dra's CALDWELL (Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School) 2 points, 4; Hamish COLTMAN (St Peter's School Cambridge) 1 point, 5.


Under 13 Girls: Prudence FOWLER (Baradene College) 8 points, 1; Rosie O'BRIEN (Opiki School) 8 points, 2; Aimee BLACKMORE (Baradene College) 3 points, 3; Christie MCCAHILL (Baradene College) 2 points, 4; Sacha MCLEOD (Southwell School) 1 point, 5.

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