There were 136 competitors in the race and 12 teams taking part in the Minor boys race (u14)
Patrick Somers was the first man home in 34th place followed closely by Mark Dignam in 36th, Niall O'Leary in 42nd and Robert Sheedy in 52nd position. They were backed up by Dylan Fitzgibbon, Eoin Bleakly, Brian O'Doherty and Shane Keane. Well done to all the athletes who represented the school.

Chris Aylward from first year competed in the Junior boys race (u15) with the Blackrock team and came home in a well placed 63rd position. He contributed to his team placing 6th in the team event, well done Chris.
    

"Congratulations to the Willow Park Minor Boys Cross Country team on their 2nd team place and to Christopher Aylward as part of the Junior boys who won third team in the Leinster Schools Cross Country Championships in Santry on Wednesday 8th February. They now qualify for the All-Ireland Schools Cross Country Championships in Galway on 10th March. We wish them all the very best of luck"

Niall O'Leary, Patrick Somers, Robert Sheedy, Mark Duignam, Eoin Bleakley, Patrick Patterson, Shane Keane, Brian Doherty