La Mirada High School

The Annual time trail took place at La Mirada Regional Park on Saturday, September 3rd. The boys and girls raced over the 5K Biola University course as they vied for varsity spots. Four Lady Mats successfully achieved their goal time and have been named to the varsity team. They are, Destinie Martin (Sr), Jenna Pasillas (Jr), Karina Gonzalez, (So) and Clarissa Negrete (So). Sarah Jeon (So) fell 14 seconds short of the goal time, but is certain to earn herself a varsity spot soon. On the boys team, Andrew Diaz (Sr) and Andrew Bueno (Jr) earned a varsity uniform. The time trial was followed by a team breakfast and summer awards ceremony.

2005 La Mirada High School Season Preview
The Matadores are training dutifully to overcome injury, illness, and loss of the strong class of 2005. The boys have lost almost the entire varsity team and have been rebuilding since the track season. Andrew Diaz (Sr) looks to last season's rookies, Kevin Andrews (Sr) and Andrew Bueno (Jr), to give the team a boost this season.

Returning boys are Sophomores Matthew Campbell and Mark Gillaspy. Newcomers are Sophomore Dennis Ly, and Freshmen Matthew Cordova and Michael Palmer.

The 2004 Lady Mats won their fourth consecutive Suburban League title and their 8th League title over the last 10 years. Returning varsity athletes, led by Destinie Martin (Sr), Karina Gonzalez (So), Jenna Pasillas (Jr), Adele Mata (Jr) and Clarissa Negrete (So) were inspired by the leadership of their summer mentors, University of San Diego graduate Cassandra Chavez and former La Mirada MVP Amanda Stephens, and are running better than ever. Their attitude is positive and they claim they are more than ready for the challenges that lie ahead of them. Newcomer Stephanie Felix (So), has already made a strong claim on the top spot on the varsity team this season. Her goal is to better the school record set by Amanda Stephens in 2003 (18:52), and establish herself in the competitive Southern Section.

Returning Matadores are led by Senior Kelly Wilson, Juniors Kristen Kimball and Andrea Smith, Sophomores Lindsay Bird, Erica Campos and Krystal Gomez. Newcomers this season are Junior Cedes Vo, Sophomores Sarah Jeon, Chelsea Hengler & Lillian Mignella, and Freshmen Catelynn Winn and Marisol Gomez.

Realizing they were about to enter the season as underdogs in the Suburban League, the girls stepped up their training to new levels over the summer. Their times in races and workouts prove that their training has been nothing short of inspired. In fact, this could be the fastest La Mirada team ever! Each girl has committed herself to be simply the best this season. The girls expect nothing less than to “KEEP THE STREAK ALIVE” as they seek their fifth consecutive Suburban League title and secure a long sought after CIF-SS Finals berth. Look for the Matador team to be challenged by the many strong teams in the Suburban League this season.