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XCR26 ROUND 4_CROSS COUNTRY @ CRUDEN FARM_DVAC RESULTS

Published Mon 15 Jun 2026

WEALTH OF RESULTS FOR THE VALLEY AT CRUDEN FARM

The 133 acre Langwarrin estate called Cruden Farm might have a deep history of wealth with its connections with the Murdoch family, but for the Diamond Valley Athletic Club it was the wealth of great results that mattered when XCR’26 Round 4 was held on the property. With 50 DVAC athletes (24 Female & 26 Male) competing in four races that tested runners over 4km, 7km and 12km distances in mostly ideal conditions, there was a swathe of positive individual and team results for the Valley.

OPEN 12km

The DVAC Female Division 2 team consolidated their grip on second place on the season ladder with a second placing at Cruden Farm. Mikaela Gray (51:37) and Shania Murray (52:14), were well supported by Matilda L'Estrange (53:18) and ErinMaloney (55:20) over the 12km distance.

The Division 4 team will also continue to hold down second on the season ladder despite finishing third at Cruden Farm thanks to the work of Sarah Leeming (55:35), Alison Knuckey (56:05) and Debbie McKenzie (1:05:40).

Caden Murray (MOpen) had his best individual result in the XCR season when he crossed in 7^th place out of a field of 327 starters in the Men’s 12km event. Caden was always in the top 15 but improved his position on the final lap to record a time of 38:13 and giving him an average pace of 3:10/km. Caden was followed in by Dylan Littlejohn (45:05), Blake Barnes (46:15), Charles Jacobson (47:42), James Telford (48:58) and Craig Cassidy (51:05) to form the DVAC Men’s Division 2 team that placed 9^th out of the 14 teams. Joel Imbriano was travelling well until he was forced to pull out due to illness.

JUNIOR RACES OVER 7km & 4km

DVAC won top points in the FU18 teams placing when Matilda Johnson (15:28), Rose Jarvis (15:34) and Isabella Napoletano (16:34) secured the 2^nd, 5^th and 11^th placings. This win will move the Valley team to the top of the season ladder. Matilda Johnson was the sole DVAC medal winner on the day with her 2^ndplacing in the F18 4km.

Madeleine Arvaji (17:07), Zoey Ryan (17:59), and Lucy Johns (21:02) made a second Valley team that placed third on Teams result at Cruden Farm. It was the first race with DVAC for Madeleine. There is an impressive depth of talent in the FU18 age group.

Despite a third placing at Cruden Farm, the DVAC M20 team will remain in first

place on the season ladder with a 7 point lead. Ethan Armstrong-Bourne (23:48), Thomas Short (24:28) and Rhodri Whelan (25:32), continued their strong showing in the current season.

The DVAC M18 team of Brodie Batt (24:20), Declan Loeckx (25:21) and Asher Knuckey (26:11) achieved their best team results for the season with a second placing. This result will move the team to fourth place on the season ladder. DVAC was pleased to welcome Declan to the club who had his first race with the Valley.

Poppy Scot-Dalgleish, F20, finished in 10^th place in a tightly fought out race. Her time of 28:20 was the fastest time for the 7km for the DVAC females.

SHORT COURSE SUCCESS

The growing popularity of the Short Course option for Open age athletes since its introduction by Athletics Victoria was reflected in the choice by 12 DVAC athletes. In Round 4 the Short Course was over the 7km distance as opposed to the 12km distance.

The Female Open Short Course team of Jesse Mayne (28:49), Tayla Borg (35:07), Lily Barnes (35:59) and Michelle King (43:06) took out first place out of 15 teams. The win further strengthens their grip on top spot on the season ladder.

The Open Men’s team of Jordan Rudd (28:49), Adam Scott (33:07) and Andrew McKenzie (33:29) made up the Valley team that finished 2^nd out of the 21 teams. The team will remain on top of the season ladder.

Other DVAC teams to finish in the top three were: the M40+ who were placed second; the M50+ team (2^nd) and the M60+ team (2^nd).

THANK YOU:

Club Helper: KATE RYAN stood on the bend at Marshall Point 6 to carry out the assigned Club Helper duty. A huge thanks to Kate. It was also good to see Paul Schofield on duty as an AV Official close by Point 6.

Prime Spot: Once again, the DVAC tent was set up in prime position, thanks to David Armstrong. It was the central hub for the Valley athletes all day, especially when the rain set in later in the day. Only problem – that’s when the tent had to be packed up! Thanks to all who helped out with the pack-up.

Food, Glorious Food: The spread of food on the Valley table was among the best ever! Thanks to the generosity of all who contributed.

Timekeeping: Thanks to Lyn Davis who kept the finish times for all of the DVAC athletes. A worthwhile insurance policy just in case there’s a glitch in the official times.

XCR’25 RD 4: CROSS COUNTRY AT CRUDEN FARM, LANGWARRIN

Saturday 13 June 2026

DVAC Results:

FEMALE:

Female 12km

12km: Mikaela Gray 51:37; Shania Murray 52:14; Matilda L'Estrange 53:18; Erin Maloney 55:20; Sarah Leeming 55:35; Alison Knuckey 56:05; Debbie McKenzie 1:05:40; Jo Moxon 1:16:29;

Team Results:

Female Open Division 2:178(4)36,40, 44, 58: 2^nd/10 Teams: Ladder Pts: 10

Female Open Division 4: 234(3)60, 63, 111: 3^rd/7 Teams: Ladder Pts: 13

Female Open Division 5: 131(1)131: 7^th/7 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

Female 40+:106:(3)11, 41, 54: 6^th/30 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

Female 50+:42(2)15, 27: 7^th/18 Teams: Ladder Pts: 4

Female 60+:11(1)11: 7^th/7 Teams: Ladder Pts: 4

Female Short Course: 7km

7km: Jesse Mayne 28:49; Tayla Borg 35:07; Lily Barnes 35:59; Michelle King 43:06; Sarah Papadopoulos 45:48; Elyse Littlejohn 53:39;

Team Results:

Female Open (SC):23(3)2,10, 11: 1^st/15 Teams: Ladder Pts: 11

Female Open (SC):78(3)23, 25, 30: 7^th/15 Teams: Ladder Pts: 4

Female 40+ (SC):14(1)14: 8^th/10 Teams: Ladder Pts: 3

Female 50+ (SC):13(1)13: 8^th/10 Teams: Ladder Pts: 3

Female 60+ (SC):5(1)5: 5^th/5 Teams: Ladder Pts: 6

Female U20: 7km:

7km: Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 28:20; Ella Littlehales 32:27;

Team Result:25(2)10,15: 3^rd/11 Teams: Ladder Pts: 8

Female U18: 4km:

4km: Matilda Johnson 15:28; Rose Jarvis 15:34; Isabella Napoletano 16:34; Madeleine Arvaji 17:07; Zoey Ryan 17:59; Lucy Johns 21:02;

Team Result:(1):18(3)2,5,11: 1^st/13 Teams: Ladder Pts: 11

Team Result: (2):52(3)13,19,20: 3^rd/13 Teams: Ladder Pts: 8

Female U16: 4km:

4km: Sofia Norwood 20:32;

Team Result:24(1)24: 14^th/15 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Female U14: 4km:

4km: Ava Jacobson 21:11;

Team Result: 8(1)8: 6^th/6 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

MALE:

Male 12km:

12km: Caden Murray 38:13; Dylan Littlejohn 45:05; Blake Barnes 46:15; Charles Jacobson 47:42; James Telford 48:58; Craig Cassidy 51:05; Rory McPhillips 53:03 (INV); Jamie Hollingsworth 54:41; Scott Barnes 57:11; Damien Clifford 1:03:22;

Team Results:

Male Open: Division 2:794(6)7, 114, 135, 157, 178, 203: 9^th/14 Teams: Ladder Pts: 6

Male Open: Division 4824(3)247, 272, 305: 10^th/11 Teams: Ladder Pts: 4

Male 40+ (1):85(3)13,26,46: 6^th/58 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

Male 40+ (2):291(3)78,94, 121: 29^th/58 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Male 50+:127(3)13, 45, 69:/ 12^th/20 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Male Short Course: 7km

7km: Jordan Rudd 28:49; Adam Scott 33:07; Andrew McKenzie 33:29; Martin Murray 36:49; Jesse Littlehales 39:02; Lyal Douglas 39:33;

Team Results:

Male Open SC (1):46(3)5,20, 21: 2^nd/21 Teams: Ladder Pts: 9

Male Open SC (2):93(3)30,31, 32: 6^th/21 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

Male 40+ SC(1):46(3)12, 13, 21: 2^nd/18 Teams: Ladder Pts: 9

Male 40+ (SC) (2):22(1)22: 14^th/18 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Male 50+ (SC)(1):24(3)5,6,13: 2^nd/14 Teams: Ladder Pts: 9

Male 50+ (SC)(2):14(1)14: 9^th/14 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Male 60+ (SC):15(3)2,6,7: 2^nd/9 Teams: Ladder Pts: 9

Male 20: 7km:
7km: Ethan Armstrong-Bourne 23:48; Thomas Short 24:28; Rhodri Whelan 25:32;

Team Result:37(3)8,12,17: 3^rd/12 Teams: Ladder Pts: 8

Male 18: 7km:
7km: Brodie Batt 24:20; Declan Loeckx 25:21; Asher Knuckey 26:11; Jack Daley 32:20;

Team Result (1):18(3)4,5,9: 2^nd/10 Teams: Ladder Pts: 9

Team Result (2):16(1)16: 10^th/10 Teams: Ladder Pts: -

Male 16: 4km
4km: Oskar Jacobson 14:57;

Team Result:9(1)9: 10^th/13 Teams: Ladder Pts: 1

Male 14: 4km
4km: Jett Hollingsworth 14:58;

Team Result:5(1)5: 6^th/9 Teams: Ladder Pts: 5

XCR’25 RD 4: CROSS COUNTRY AT CRUDEN FARM, LANGWARRY

Saturday 13 June 2026

DVAC Results:

Female Open
12km: Mikaela Gray 51:37; Shania Murray 52:14; Matilda L'Estrange 53:18; Erin Maloney 55:20; Sarah Leeming 55:35; Alison Knuckey 56:05; Debbie McKenzie 1:05:40; Jo Moxon 1:16:29;
7km: Jesse Mayne 28:49; Tayla Borg 35:07; Lily Barnes 35:59; Michelle King 43:06; Sarah Papadopoulos 45:48; Elyse Littlejohn 53:39;
Female 20
7km: Poppy Scot-Dalgleish 28:20; Ella Littlehales 32:27;
Female 18
4km: Matilda Johnson 15:28; Rose Jarvis 15:34; Isabella Napoletano 16:34; Madeleine Arvaji 17:07; Zoey Ryan 17:59; Lucy Johns 21:02;
Female 16
4km: Sofia Norwood 20:32;
Female 14
4km: Ava Jacobson 21:11;
Male Open
12km: Caden Murray 38:13; Dylan Littlejohn 45:05; Blake Barnes 46:15; Charles Jacobson 47:42; James Telford 48:58; Craig Cassidy 51:05; Rory McPhillips 53:03 (INV); Jamie Hollingsworth 54:41; Scott Barnes 57:11; Damien Clifford 1:03:22;
7km: Jordan Rudd 28:49; Adam Scott 33:07; Andrew McKenzie 33:29; Martin Murray 36:49; Jesse Littlehales 39:02; Lyal Douglas 39:33;
Male 20
7km: Ethan Armstrong-Bourne 23:48; Thomas Short 24:28; Rhodri Whelan 25:32;
Male 18
7km: Brodie Batt 24:20; Declan Loeckx 25:21; Asher Knuckey 26:11; Jack Daley 32:20;
Male 16
4km: Oskar Jacobson 14:57;
Male 14
4km: Jett Hollingsworth 14:58;