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“Top 25” Fastest Times By Grade Level: Girls
Seniors |
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2007 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:18 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:12 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:32 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2003 |
Amanda Stephens |
18:52 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2012 |
Taylor Jones |
19:00 |
Sunny Hills |
Craig Park |
2009 |
Lauren McIntyre |
19:12 |
CIF-SS Finals |
Mt. SAC |
2005 |
Destinie Martin |
19:14 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2012 |
Elena Estrada |
19:15 |
Rosemead Invite |
Rosemead HS |
2010 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:27 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Paulina Tapia |
19:31 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2010 |
Charlene Gantan |
19:32 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1982 |
Sheila Jordan |
19:39 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2002 |
Audrey Serrata |
19:43 |
Glenn/Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2004 |
Sonia Linares |
19:53 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2010 |
Aja Labasan |
19:56 |
Bosco Tech Invite |
Santa Fe Dam |
2007 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:05 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 20:33 on a 3.07 mile course) |
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2001 |
Amber Morrison |
20:10 |
Central Park Invite |
Central Park |
2000 |
Mercy Wedi |
20:16 |
Bellflower |
Bellflower H.S. |
1993 |
Emily Maldonado |
20:16 |
H.B. Invitational |
Central Park |
2001 |
Gretchen Witowich |
20:17 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2007 |
Sarah Jeon |
20:18 |
Warren Staufer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2004 |
Ana Poblet |
20:19 |
Mt. SAC Invitational |
Mt. SAC |
2012 |
Montanna Deavila |
20:20 |
Rosemead Invite |
Rosemead HS |
1999 |
Cali Vincelet |
20:25 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1997 |
Tawney Gardner |
20:25 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
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Juniors |
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2006 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:19 |
CIF-SS Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2009 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:00 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2011 |
Taylor Jones |
18:38 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2009 |
Ashley Casanover |
18:40 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2007 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:47 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2008 |
Lauren McIntyre |
18:49 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Paulina Tapia |
19:07 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Aja Labasan |
19:31 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2006 |
Karina Gonzalez |
19:26 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2005 |
Adele Mata |
19:41 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2010 |
Tomei Johnson |
19:44 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
1981 |
Sheila Jordan |
19:51 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2010 |
Czarina De Jesus |
19:52 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Nicole Hammonds |
19:53 |
Woodbridge |
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2011 |
Elena Estrada |
20:54 |
CIF Division II Prelims |
Mt SAC |
2003 |
Ana Poblet |
19:58 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Shannon O’Donnell |
20:07 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2001 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:09 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2009 |
Charlene Gantan |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2006 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:17 |
Suburban League Meet #1 |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 20:31 on a 3.05 mile course) |
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1999 |
Mercy Wedi |
20:17 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2005 |
Jenna Pasillas |
20:30 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2001 |
Vanessa Thomas |
20:31 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2007 |
Tatiana Cortes |
20:37 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
1996 |
Tawney Gardner |
20:37 |
Central Park Invite |
Central Park |
1993 |
Alexis Boyd |
20:37 |
H.B. Invitational |
Central Park |
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Sophomores |
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2005 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:15 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Taylor Jones |
17:17 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:12 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2006 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:23 |
CIF-SS Division II Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2013 |
Samantha Huerta |
18:27 |
Woodbridge Invite |
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2010 |
Emily DeBoer |
18:31 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2007 |
Lauren McIntyre |
18:43 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2005 |
Karina Gonzalez |
19:00 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:07 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Nicole Hammonds |
19:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Ambar Hickman |
20:05 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2001 |
Amanda Stephens |
20:09 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2008 |
Aja Labasan |
20:10 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2005 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2003 |
Destinie Martin |
20:18 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2004 |
Erica Sandoval |
20:19 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2009 |
Liana Chavarria |
20:25 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1995 |
Melissa Anderson |
20:27 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1999 |
Shannon O’Donnell |
20:28 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:29 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2005 |
Sarah Jeon |
20:31 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2002 |
Ana Poblet |
20:31 |
Mt. SAC Invitational |
Mt. SAC |
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Freshmen |
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2009 |
Taylor Jones |
17:17 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2009 |
Emily De Boer |
18:35 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2006 |
Lauren McIntyre |
19:21 |
Suburban League Meet #1 |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 19:37 for 3.05 miles) |
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2007 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:25 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2003 |
Erica Sandoval |
19:29 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2007 |
Celinda Manzo |
19:57 |
CIF-SS Division II Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2010 |
Rebecca Castaneda |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2002 |
Destinie Martin |
20:19 |
Glenn/Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2008 |
Ambar Hickman |
20:27 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1986 |
Leslee Rogers |
20:37 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1999 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:44 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1996 |
Cali Vincelet |
20:47 |
Norwalk |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Amanda Stephens |
20:52 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2001 |
Jessica Jorrie |
20:55 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2011 |
Julia McIntyre |
20:56 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2004 |
Karina Gonzalez |
21:03 |
Suburban League Finals |
Mt. SAC |
2003 |
Adele Mata |
21:29 |
Millikan Invitational |
Heartwell Park |
1992 |
Yanira Corral |
21:29 |
Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2009 |
Alyssa Hernandez |
21:35 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Syrena Hernandez |
21:49 |
Don Bosco Tech Invite |
Santa Fe Dam |
2001 |
Sonia Linares |
21:52 |
Sunny Hills Invite |
Craig Park |
Seniors |
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2007 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:18 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:12 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:32 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2003 |
Amanda Stephens |
18:52 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2012 |
Taylor Jones |
19:00 |
Sunny Hills |
Craig Park |
2009 |
Lauren McIntyre |
19:12 |
CIF-SS Finals |
Mt. SAC |
2005 |
Destinie Martin |
19:14 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2012 |
Elena Estrada |
19:15 |
Rosemead Invite |
Rosemead HS |
2010 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:27 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Paulina Tapia |
19:31 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2010 |
Charlene Gantan |
19:32 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1982 |
Sheila Jordan |
19:39 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2002 |
Audrey Serrata |
19:43 |
Glenn/Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2004 |
Sonia Linares |
19:53 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2010 |
Aja Labasan |
19:56 |
Bosco Tech Invite |
Santa Fe Dam |
2007 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:05 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 20:33 on a 3.07 mile course) |
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2001 |
Amber Morrison |
20:10 |
Central Park Invite |
Central Park |
2000 |
Mercy Wedi |
20:16 |
Bellflower |
Bellflower H.S. |
1993 |
Emily Maldonado |
20:16 |
H.B. Invitational |
Central Park |
2001 |
Gretchen Witowich |
20:17 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2007 |
Sarah Jeon |
20:18 |
Warren Staufer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2004 |
Ana Poblet |
20:19 |
Mt. SAC Invitational |
Mt. SAC |
2012 |
Montanna Deavila |
20:20 |
Rosemead Invite |
Rosemead HS |
1999 |
Cali Vincelet |
20:25 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1997 |
Tawney Gardner |
20:25 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
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Juniors |
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2006 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:19 |
CIF-SS Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2009 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:00 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2011 |
Taylor Jones |
18:38 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2009 |
Ashley Casanover |
18:40 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2007 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:47 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2008 |
Lauren McIntyre |
18:49 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Paulina Tapia |
19:07 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Aja Labasan |
19:31 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2006 |
Karina Gonzalez |
19:26 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2005 |
Adele Mata |
19:41 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2010 |
Tomei Johnson |
19:44 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
1981 |
Sheila Jordan |
19:51 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2010 |
Czarina De Jesus |
19:52 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Nicole Hammonds |
19:53 |
Woodbridge |
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2011 |
Elena Estrada |
20:54 |
CIF Division II Prelims |
Mt SAC |
2003 |
Ana Poblet |
19:58 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Shannon O’Donnell |
20:07 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2001 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:09 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2009 |
Charlene Gantan |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2006 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:17 |
Suburban League Meet #1 |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 20:31 on a 3.05 mile course) |
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1999 |
Mercy Wedi |
20:17 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2005 |
Jenna Pasillas |
20:30 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2001 |
Vanessa Thomas |
20:31 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2007 |
Tatiana Cortes |
20:37 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
1996 |
Tawney Gardner |
20:37 |
Central Park Invite |
Central Park |
1993 |
Alexis Boyd |
20:37 |
H.B. Invitational |
Central Park |
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Sophomores |
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2005 |
Stephanie Felix |
17:15 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2010 |
Taylor Jones |
17:17 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Celinda Manzo |
18:12 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2006 |
Melissa Byrd |
18:23 |
CIF-SS Division II Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2013 |
Samantha Huerta |
18:27 |
Woodbridge Invite |
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2010 |
Emily DeBoer |
18:31 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2007 |
Lauren McIntyre |
18:43 |
Warren Stauffer |
Hollydale Park |
2005 |
Karina Gonzalez |
19:00 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2008 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:07 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Nicole Hammonds |
19:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Ambar Hickman |
20:05 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2001 |
Amanda Stephens |
20:09 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2008 |
Aja Labasan |
20:10 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2005 |
Clarissa Negrete |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2003 |
Destinie Martin |
20:18 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2004 |
Erica Sandoval |
20:19 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2009 |
Liana Chavarria |
20:25 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1995 |
Melissa Anderson |
20:27 |
Roadrunner Classic |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1999 |
Shannon O’Donnell |
20:28 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:29 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2005 |
Sarah Jeon |
20:31 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2002 |
Ana Poblet |
20:31 |
Mt. SAC Invitational |
Mt. SAC |
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Freshmen |
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2009 |
Taylor Jones |
17:17 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2009 |
Emily De Boer |
18:35 |
Woodbridge Invite |
Woodbridge HS |
2006 |
Lauren McIntyre |
19:21 |
Suburban League Meet #1 |
Cerritos Regional Park |
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(en route to a time of 19:37 for 3.05 miles) |
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2007 |
Ashley Casanover |
19:25 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2003 |
Erica Sandoval |
19:29 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2007 |
Celinda Manzo |
19:57 |
CIF-SS Division II Prelims |
Mt. SAC |
2010 |
Rebecca Castaneda |
20:15 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2002 |
Destinie Martin |
20:19 |
Glenn/Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2008 |
Ambar Hickman |
20:27 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
1986 |
Leslee Rogers |
20:37 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1999 |
Audrey Serrata |
20:44 |
Suburban League Finals |
La Mirada Regional Park |
1996 |
Cali Vincelet |
20:47 |
Norwalk |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2000 |
Amanda Stephens |
20:52 |
Suburban League Finals |
Cerritos Regional Park |
2001 |
Jessica Jorrie |
20:55 |
Mayfair |
Mayfair HS |
2011 |
Julia McIntyre |
20:56 |
Warren Stauffer Invite |
Hollydale Park |
2004 |
Karina Gonzalez |
21:03 |
Suburban League Finals |
Mt. SAC |
2003 |
Adele Mata |
21:29 |
Millikan Invitational |
Heartwell Park |
1992 |
Yanira Corral |
21:29 |
Artesia |
La Mirada Regional Park |
2009 |
Alyssa Hernandez |
21:35 |
Apache Invite |
Arcadia County Park |
2009 |
Syrena Hernandez |
21:49 |
Don Bosco Tech Invite |
Santa Fe Dam |
2001 |
Sonia Linares |
21:52 |
Sunny Hills Invite |
Craig Park |
CIF-SS Finals: Taylor Made for a Trip to the State Meet
Freshman, Taylor Jones, became the 2nd Lady Mat in school history to qualify for the CIF State meet by finishing 12th at the CIF-SS Division II Finals. To do so, Taylor had to move up from the 50th spot, behind teammate, Celinda Manzo, as the girls entered the daunting switchbacks. Using the downhills to her advantage, Taylor moved up to 30th just before "poop-out," and was gaining ground on the chase pack. By the time she crested Reservoir Hill, she was battling for 20th place with a runner from Whittier High School. Over the last 800 meters, knowing a trip to the championship meet was at stake, Taylor Jones -- itti-bitti to her teammates -- passed 8 competitors and finished with a time of 18:08, good enough to ensure a spot on the starting line in the CIF Division II State Championship Race! This year's race begins at 8:45 a.m. at Woodward Park in Fresno.
CIF-SS Finals: Lady Mats give it their best
For the Lady Mats, the focus of the 2009 season was on one race: CIF-SS Finals. Each member of the 2008 team was eager to prove to others what deep down she already knew: "We are not a last place team." Memories of the 2008 Cross Country season and the disappointment they felt at CIF-SS Finals, motivated many of them to take their training to a new level. Using the 2008 race as an impetus, they stepped up their effort throughout the summer and entered the season ready to roll.
After months of running more quality miles than ever before, they knew they were prepared. No longer content to run "junk miles" or to simply complete a workout, they vowed that each day and every mile they ran would take them to their goal. By now, every race was treated as a stepping stone. League races were viewed by the front pack as hard workouts; just another strong tempo run to add to the mix. Invitationals became their new focus--Bosco Tech, Woodbridge, Dana Hills, Warren Stauffer, Apache, and Mt. SAC. As one-by-one they were crossed off the list, these races earned them new team time records, PRs, or a top 3 finish. Each one offered a new experience, a new lesson, and hope of future success. For their efforts, they were ranked amongst the "Top 10" teams in Division II nearly the entire season and established themselves as the fastest girl's team ever from La Mirada High School.
Unlike previous years, CIF-SS Prelims was no longer their obstacle. This season it seemed more like a nuisance than something to fear. Qualifying for Finals was an assumption each girl shared. Since 2005, the Lady Mats have been represented at the CIF-SS Division II Finals meet on four occasions. Still, this would be only the 2nd time they advanced to finals as a team. It was only when the week finally arrived that they realized -- collectively -- how deeply afraid they were. "Are we good enough?" "Can we really run that fast?" Questions, self-doubt, and fear filled their minds. Then suddenly Thursday afternoon, it lifted. Fear turned to desire and doubt transformed itself into passion and fire.
When the race started a pack of Lady Mats were gobbled up inside a pack of surging runners and pushed to the rear. Once again, they were in last place. But unlike 2008, this year's team held on and fought back. Methodically, Taylor Jones and Celinda Manzo moved into the top 50. Nearing the runway, Taylor took off and moved into the top 30. Emily De Boer and Lauren McIntyre worked side-by-side over the hills, trading positions as they ran up and down the rolling terrain. Nicole Hammonds found herself in front of Ashley Casanover for the first time this season and bravely stepped up to the challenge. Paulina Tapia, after sitting out close to two weeks with an injury, rounded out the team.
After a long wait, the results were finally posted. Taylor, Emily, Lauren, and Nicole established new PRs for the prestigious Mt. SAC course. Five girls ran faster than 20 minutes and in the process set a new school Team Time Record of 1:35:22 for the course. Moreover, they had beaten the #10 ranked team in the state and come within one point of beating the #8 ranked team. Still, they were in 10th place, three places and 28 points short of qualifying for the State Meet. In the end, they went home knowing that a trip to Fresno was within reach. With a new season coming up, with new lessons learned, each returning member of the team vows that 2010 will be the year they GET TO STATE as a TEAM!
CIF-SS Division II Finals
Jones |
Taylor |
18:08 |
Manzo |
Celinda |
18:56 |
De Boer |
Emily |
19:07 |
McIntyre |
Lauren |
19:12 |
Hammonds |
Nicole |
19:59 |
Casanover |
Ashley |
20:42 |
Tapia |
Paulina |
21:30 |
Team Time: |
1:35:22 SR |
CIF-SS Division II Prelims
Garcia |
Regan |
16:23 |
Herrick |
Andrew |
17:15 |
Campollo |
Ed |
17:25 |
Cuahutle |
Moises |
17:31 |
Nogales |
Frankie |
18:03 |
Casalou |
Jake |
18:13 |
Wong |
Eric |
19:29 |
Team Time: |
1:26:37 |
Jones |
Taylor |
18:12 |
Manzo |
Celinda |
18:53 |
De Boer |
Emily |
19:26 |
Casanover |
Ashley |
19:51 |
Hammonds |
Nicole |
20:03 |
McIntyre |
Lauren |
20:30 |
Labasan |
Aja |
21:26 |
Team Time: |
1:36:25 |
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