Kilbarchan Athletic Club competed in the Scottish Young Athletes League Final at Grangemough last weekend and although missing out on qualifying for the UK Finals, still provided some top performances.

Outstanding was Callum Matthews in the under 17s age group who was a convincing winner of the 1500 metres (4.09.41) and also the 1500m Steeplechase (4.41.97) and in the same age group, Gavin McArdle led from the start to win the 3000 metres by a distance, time 9.21.11 while in the Hammer, Billy Russell was 3rd (27.77m).

For the under 17 girls, Sarah Dempsey won the 800metres (2.18.27) and Mia Shepherd won Silver in the Hammer with a club record 37.16m and Bronze in the Discus (17.92m) while Chelsie Macdougall won Bronze in the Triple Jump (9.16m).

For the under 15 girls, Victoria Cleer was in top form, winning the 75mHurdles (12.09s) and was 2nd in the High Jump (1.45m). Kerry MacAngus won the 800m (2.25.92), Laura Stark was 2nd in the 1500metres (4.56.84) with Emma Kelly winning the B race (5.0579) and Erin Gilchrist was 3rd in the Javelin (24.65m).

For the under 15 age group boys, Ewan Johnston won 2 silvers, for the 100metres ( 12.18s) and the Long Jump (5.29m). and there were 3rd places and Bronze medals for Euan Trout in the 1500m (4.25.59) and Keir Carmichael in the 80m Hurdles (12.59s).