Croydon Harriers' boys team got their Ebbisham League campaign off to the best possible start on Sunday with a narrow win by just three points.

The squad only gained one "A" event win during the afternoon, but it was the team's overall depth that proved the crucial difference reflected in the club's seven B event wins.

It was Reuben Vaughan who secured Croydon's sole victory in the 75m hurdles winning in 14.5seconds.

In the pick of runners-up placings were Meikhi Hemans (Under 13 boys' 100m, 13.8 seconds), Chuks Ajeh (Under 15 boys' 100m, 12.0), debutant Jordan O'Dongo (U13 1,500m, 5:29.2), Reegan Boyce (U15B triple jump, 10.64m) and Kieron Connor (U15 1500m, 4:46.7).

The 4x200m relay teams brought the curtain down on the day with two solid runner's up finishes.

Final Result, Croydon 175, Herne Hill 172, Kingston 147, Holland 115, Sutton 85, Hercules Wimbledon 67.

Elsewhere, in the Crawley Open, Emma Fossett enjoyed a double win in the under 17 women's javelin (32.05m) and hammer (28.55m). There were also wins for Tamara Reid (U20W shot) and Anieshka Mido (U17W shot).

At the Brighton Marathon, Sophie Bates finished 49th in a high class women's race in three hours, thirty one minutes and 48 seconds.