La Mirada High School

Senior Amanda Stephens, after the greatest month ever by a girl from La Mirada High School, was named "Athlete of the Month" for the month of September.  Amanda, a 4-year varsity competitor, has been a member of two Suburban League championship teams, earned "All-League" honors for three seasons and has competed at CIF each of her previous 3 years on the cross country team. As a freshman, Amanda was named "Rookie of the Year," as a Sophomore, she set a new Sophomore class record and won the "Coaches Award," and has been a team captain for 2 years. Her performances this season have earned her a Senior class and school record on a 3-mile course (18:52), a Senior class and school record at La Mirada Regional Park (19:21) and a Senior class and school record at Mt. SAC (20:08).  She is currently the #1 ranked girl on La Mirada's list of elite runners.  Her coaches, captains and teammates congratulate Amanda and are thankful for her outstanding contribution to the sport.