Announcement
Girls:
Two exciting additions to the Lady Mats squad are Sophomore Melissa Byrd (19:48 PR at the first team time trial in Big Bear; 5:47 PR in the 1600 & 2:28 PR in the 800), and Freshman Lauren McIntyre (21:08 PR at team time trial in Big Bear). Both Melissa and Lauren had outstanding rookie summers and are working hard to break into the top seven. Others include Tatiana Cortez, a 400 meter recruit from track, Erica Campos, who showed a 10 minute improvement during 2005 season, Krystal Gomez, Lillian Mignella, and
Caitlin Winn (So).Even though their primary goal is to attain a spot on the starting line at the State meet, the girls know they have their work cut out for them in a much more competitive Suburban League. As five time defending League champs, they are one shy of the Suburban League record of six consecutive league titles set by Norwalk High School from 1987 to 1992. Ironically, the Lady Mats were league champs in 1986 and 1993, ending the Lancers streak.
Contenders for the Starting Seven Varsity spots
Stephanie, Karina, Sarah, Clarissa & Erica
Adele, Jenna, & Andrea
Newcomers:
Melissa, Lauren, & Tatiana
The 2006 team will be led by Andrew Bueno (Sr), Dennis Ly (Jr), Andrew Garza (So), Mark Gillsapy (Jr), and Michael Palmer (So). Andrew, who had an outstanding track season, is the leading candidate to succeed to LM cross-country record holders Andrew Diaz and Jared Bird. After spending an entire year under Diaz' tutelage, Bueno is eager to lead the team to a league title. Dennis, who was frosh-soph league champ in both the 1600m and 3200m, looks to improve his times from last year. In only his second year as a member of the cross-country team, Ly has shown much growth and has become viable leader. There are new faces on the team as well. George Khalil, an excellent 800m runner, brings toughness, competitiveness, and senior leadership. Another notable newcomer includes Vincent Ha. All in all, the boys' team seems to have all the components to make a push to the top.
The Top Six . . . So Far!
Andrew, Dennis, Andrew, Matt, Mark & Michael
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