Basildon Athletic Club enjoyed an outstanding season in the Essex Cross-Country League season.

Celebration time -- Basildon athletes cheer their Essex Cross-Country League success

They capture two first team placings overall, in the under-15 girls and boys competitions.

The under-13 boys were second along with the under-17 girls/under-20 women, while the under-17 men were third and under-13 girls fourth.

Denise Dignum -- a pupil at Appleton School, Benfleet -- was the most successful individually and won the under-13 girls series.

Published Friday January 23, 2004

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