Luton AC finish fourth in Southern League clash

Despite some great performances by the club’s youngsters, Luton AC could only manage fourth place in their first Southern Athletics League Division Two North match of the season.

A team weakened by the absence of star thrower David Burrell, and all but one of their regular jumpers, struggled in a very tight match at Hemel Hempstead as they finished with 163.5pts, behind City of Norwich, Dacorum & Tring and Wycombe Phoenix.

Star of the ladies team was undoubtedly Suzanna Wise, with four victories.

Amongst the men’s side, Jamie Potton-Burrell was in fine form in the throws, with 28.03m for third in the A discus and 29.16m in the B javelin, also for third. Grinsted was fourth in the hammer and third in the B discus.

New men’s team manager Peter Bridger is hoping some of the injured and missing athletes will return for an improved showing at the second match in Bedford on May 18.

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