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In the most recent Suburban League meet, the Matadores defeated Bellflower’s boys and girls frosh-soph, JV and varsity teams at Bellflower High School. Check out all the results under 2002 Race Results.
The Lady Mats (9 - 0) outscored the Bucs by a score of 23 - 38 on the 3.1 mile course. Leading the way for the Matadores, on an off day for many, were Vanessa Thomas (21:25) and Ana Poblet (21:29). Jennifer Minero, Destinie Martin and Megan Burbidge rounded out the top scorers as the La Mirada team captured the 5 through 9 spots in the race.The girls JV team overwhelmed the Bellflower team by a score of 15 - 50.
Sophomore Nathaniel Moore (17:21) led the way in the boy’s race, with Jared Bird, Dag Tesfaye and Daniel Lee close behind. The boys are now 2nd in Suburban League competition with a 4 - 1 record. The boy’s Frosh-Soph team defeated Belflower 22 - 33. Congratulations to Freddie Ramirez on his 1st place finish!
Next week the Matadores travel to Mt. SAC for the 55th Annual Mt. SAC Invitational.
Senior Audrey Serrata, after perhaps her greatest month as a cross country runner, was named La Mirada High School "Athlete of the Month." Audrey, a 4-year varsity competitor, has been a member of 2 Suburban League championship teams and has competed at CIF each of her previous 3 years with the cross country team. She is currently ranked #2 on the all-time list of La Mirada's elite runners. Audrey also holds the distinction of having received 9 varsity letters and earning a trip to CIF-SS post-season competition 8 times during her 9 seasons at La Mirada High School. If all goes well, Audrey will have earned 12 varsity letters in her 4 years at La Mirada High School. La Mirada Cross Country is thankful for her outstanding contribution to the sport.
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La Mirada vs. Glenn/Artesia
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The La Mirada Matadores faced their toughest challenge of the season this week against the Eagles from John Glenn High School. In the Varsity girls race, where the top 6 finishers completed the 3-mile course in less than 21 minutes, senior Audrey Serrata led from start to finish as she pushed herself to the limit against the Suburban League's 2nd fastest runner. Finally able to pull away from the Glenn team at the 2-mile mark, Audrey won the race with a PR of 19:43. It was the 2nd consecutive league race in which Audrey surprised a runner favored to win. The Lady Mats, now 8 - 0 on the season (4 - 0 in league), were able to overcome the strong Eagle team thanks to a brilliant record setting finish and another PR by freshman Destinie Martin (20:19) and a strong race by senior Vanessa Thomas (20:44). Ana Poblet (6th place) and Jackie Martinez (7th place) rounded out the scoring for the Matadores.
The Varsity boys went into the race needing a victory in order to keep pace in the Suburban League. A strong opening mile by freshman Ryan Holash, set the tone for a fast race. Sticking to the game plan, all seven runners crept their way up in front of their opponents. In the end it was sophomore Nathaniel Moore (16:28) racing to a very convincing victory for his team. It was an outstanding victory for the Matadores (3 - 1 in league, 6-2 overall), who cruised to a 22 - 34 win. Sophomores Jared Bird (16:41), and Daniel Lee (16:47) contributed greatly as they kept their teams score low with 3rd and 4th place finishes respectively. Rounding out the top 7, and all racing to new PR's were seniors Dag Tesfaye (17:06) and Ben Ramirez (17:22), sophomore Jake Cooley (17:40), and Ryan Holash (18:03). Both the girls JV team, led by Kendal Van Wuyckhuyse, and the boys JV team, led by Mario Perez, were also victorious.
La Mirada Cross Country records took a beating in the dual meets against Glenn and Artesia this week. In the boys race, Nathaniel Moore bested his own sophomore record by 20 seconds, completing the Glenn course in 16:28. Moore also holds the boys freshman record at 17:08. In addition, sophomores Jared Bird (16:41) and Daniel Lee (16:47) entered the fastest all time list for La Mirada at the #10 and #11 spot respectively. Senior, Dag Tesfaye barely missed the list with a time of 17:06. In the girls race, senior Audrey Serrata (19:43) became the first Matadore runner in 20 years to break through the 20 minute barrier. A week earlier against Norwalk, on a 3.1 mile course, Audrey raced to the 3-mile point in exactly 20 minutes. Audrey, now 2nd on the elite list, is only 4 seconds shy of the senior record and the overall girls school record set in 1982 by Sheila Jordan. Not to be outdone, freshman Destinie Martin (20:19) shattered the girls freshman record by 18 seconds. The previous record, held by Leslee Rogers (20:37), was set in 1986. Destinie now has her sights set on being the next girl to break the elusive 20 minute barrier. Congratulations to all the runners who PR'ed and performed so well against Glenn and Artesia. |
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