Announcement
La Mirada Splits Season Opener
The Matador Cross Country teams earned mixed reviews on the opening day of the 2003 Cross Country Season. On a day the boys committed themselves to a serious run for the league title by breaking out the retro uniforms, the girls simply went retro. Led by the 1 - 2 finish of Nathaniel Moore (Jr) and Jared Bird (Jr), the boys Varsity team defeated the Cardinals 27 - 29. Rounding out the top five for the Matadores, were Kevin Osborn (Jr), Taylor Siemens (Fr) and Elijah De Rojas (Jr).
The Girls Varsity team, who lost their first home meet since 1998, were surprised by an improved Whittier team, 26 - 29. Senior Amanda Stephens (20:31) placed 2nd overall as the Matadores #1 runner. Unlike past years, where pack racing was a Lady Mat trademark, the top 5 runners were separated by 3 minutes 18 seconds! Rounding out the top five were Ana Poblet (Jr), Destinie Martin (Soph), Adele Mata (Fr) and Megan Burbidge (Jr).
The Girls JV team, led by outstanding performances by Jenna Pasillas (Fr) and Vaniah De Rojas (Jr), outscored the Whittier team 26 to 30.
On the Frosh-Soph side, Ryan Holash (So) returned from an ankle injury to win the Fr-Soph race in a time of 18:59. The Matadore Frosh-Soph team was able to field only 4 runners and forfeited the competition.
Comments
Seasons
Sponsors
