YOUNGSTERS cheered on their classmates at the cross-country championships for Allertonshire School, Northallerton.

The event took place in some of the hottest weather of the year so far.

In year seven girls, Jo Adams dominated and won from Katie Roberts and Jennifer Crewdson.

Year seven boys was the most competitive event.

Christopher Horner and Andrew Ramsbottom battled throughout, with Christopher edging it on a sprint finish. Josh Miers finished third.

Jessie Roberts dominated the year eight girls' race. Lizzie Bramley was second and Rebecca Rennison third.

Year eight boys saw a clear win by Stefan Pearson, with Lawrence Rabb second and James Bell third.

Hannah Goldie took the year nine girls' title, followed home by Sarah Hope and Katie Parker-List.

Simon Pinkney won the year nine boys' event. Joe Dawson finished second and Tallon Ward was third.

This was the first time for many years that West House won the title, with two out of the three year groups winning their competition,