THERE were some good performances from the girls of St Helens Sutton AC when they took part in the Macdonald's League match held on the opening day of the new track at Horwich.

Two of the under-13s girls both came away with personal best performances. Sarah Green knocked six seconds off her previous best time for the 800 metres when running 2 mins 46.1 secs, and Vicky Johnson improved her long jump best to 3.73 metres.

Both girls also took part in other events, Sarah long jumping 3.53 metres and putting the shot 6.07 metres, and Vicky running 150 metres in 22.8 secs.

Other competitors in this age group were Jessica Crety who ran 75 metres in 11.0 secs and recorded 13.4 secs for the 70 metres hurdles; Danielle Marshall who ran the 75 metres and 150 metres events clocking 10.9 secs and 21.5 secs respectively; and Laura Savage who ran 13.6 secs for the 70 metres hurdles and put the shot 6.57 metres.

The 4 x 100 metres relay team of Jessica, Danielle, Vicky and Laura broke the one-minute barrier with a time of 59.8 secs.

Although not setting any personal records, there were good performances from the under-15s girls. Caroline Morley had her usual busy afternoon, running the 200 metres in 29.2 secs, the 75 metres hurdles in 12.7 secs and high jumping 1.35 metres.

Anna Sheffield ran 100 metres in 14.1 secs and long jumped 4.25 metres, Sarah O'Donnell ran 200 metres in 29.2 secs and long jumped 3.61 metres, and Rachel Pitfield high jumped 1.20 metres.

The four then combined in the 4 x 100 metres relay, running 57.3 secs.

The summer series of races in the parks of Liverpool is now almost half over, the latest being the five-mile race on the paths of Stanley Park in the shadow of Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium.

One of the hottest days of the year meant that times were inevitably slow but did not stop Cecilia having her customary age group win with her time of 38 mins 20 secs.

Also running were Richie Bradshaw, 35 mins 30 secs, and Trevor Prescott, 43 mins 3 secs.

ON a sad note, everyone connected with the club was saddened to hear of the death of member Terry O'Connor at the age of 59. The thoughts and prayers of the members are with his wife, Linda and daughter, Holly and other members of the family.