CROSS COUNTRY @ 2009 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

State Meet Review

 It was an awesome finish for the Rio Hondo men’s and women’s teams at the State Cross Country Championships in Fresno. The men finished a best in school history 4^th overall led by Sophomore Ruben Martinez (6^th overall) in a school record time of 20:26. Next, was sophomore Ulises Lorenzo (22^nd) in 20:59, followed closely by Sophomore Ervin Romo (32^nd) in 21:07, next, was freshman Eddie Aguilar (68^th) 21:34, freshmen Eli Canchola (78^th) 21:41, Freshman Miguel Dorantes (128^th) 22:16, and Damian Garcia (152^nd) 22:35.

The women also capped off a great season qualifying to state for the first time in school history and placing 15^th overall. Leading the way of the all freshmen Rio Hondo team was freshman Ashley Huizar 20:05 (70^th), followed by Melissa Cortes 20:11 (76^th), next was Lupe DeAlba 20:24 (88^th) , Roxy Raigosa 20:33 (99^th), Khai Soong 21:45 (146^th), Lizette Guzman 22:37 (170^th), and Ashley Martinez 22:52 (175^th).  

 

 

Women's Cross Country team claims 2008 Foothill Conference Title.

 

Cross Country advances to state finals in Fresno Men and Women's Cross Country Summary It was a great day for the Rio Hondo Cross Country teams as both the Men and Women qualified to the State Championships in Fresno Nov. 22nd. On the men's side, Ulises Lorenzo kept close to the front with the lead pack through 3 miles with Ruben Maritnez right behind, they helped secure 7th place as a team with Ruben 4th and Ulises (6th) overall finish (the top 14 individuals medal). Eddie Aguilar was 3rd man (58th) Ervin Romo (60th), and Eli Canchola (117th) rounded out the scoring 5.   On the womens side, leading her team again to 13th qualifying place as a team was Roxy Raigosa (59th) followed by Lupe DeAlba (63rd) Ashley Huizar (71) Melissa Cortes (72) and Ashley Martinez (134th) for the team's 5th scorer. There were several fast times for both teams with one jump to make leading to the state meet. The teams will train through this weekend and be ready for an exciting day in Fresno November 22nd. The men's team placed 7th and the women's team placed 13th.  Both teams will run in Fresno on November 22.