News Summary
The Coronado Cross Country Team demonstrated exceptional talent at their recent league cluster meet, setting significant personal bests. Ten runners recorded personal records on the challenging 3.11-mile course, with standout performances from Vincent Russo in the boys’ race and Morgan Maske leading the girls. As they prepare for the Mt. SAC invite, the team’s hard work and dedication continue to shine as they aim for the league championship.
Coronado – The Coronado Cross Country Team showcased impressive talent during their first league cluster meet last Wednesday, achieving significant personal records across multiple races. This event was the third in a series of five meets, crucial for determining the standings as the teams head toward the league championship.
During the meet, 10 runners from the Coronado team set personal bests on the challenging 3.11-mile city conference course. In the boys’ varsity race, Vincent Russo emerged as the top finisher, clocking in a personal record time of 17:06. This marked an improvement of 21 seconds from his previous time, demonstrating his continued development as a runner.
Another standout was Anton Youngblood, who finished first in the open race. He recorded the largest personal record of the day, finishing at 18:25, which was over a minute faster than his time in the first cluster and 78 seconds quicker than his best time in 2024. Freshman Ayrton Reyes also made a stunning debut, completing the course in 19:44, a solid start to his cross country career.
On the girls’ side, Morgan Maske shone brightly, finishing first for the Coronado team with a personal record of 20:10. Her performance secured her a sixth-place finish in the highly competitive girls’ varsity race. Junior Vivian Scott, competing in cross country for the first time, improved her time from the first cluster by 40 seconds, completing the race in 22:19.
Looking ahead, several members of the Coronado Cross Country Team will travel to Walnut, California, this Friday to participate in the Mt. SAC (Mount San Antonio College) invite, recognized as one of the largest cross country events in the nation. This event provides a chance for the athletes to face a broader field of competitors and further benchmark their training progress.
These remarkable achievements reflect the hard work and dedication of the Coronado runners. Special recognition was given to Ayrton Reyes for his impressive start to his cross country journey as well as the collective effort of all team members who participated in this meet.
As the season progresses, the Coronado Cross Country Team looks forward to building on their successes and pushing toward their goals for the upcoming league championship.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado Times
- Wikipedia: Cross Country Running
- CHSAANow
- Google Search: Coronado Cross Country
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- Google Scholar: Cross Country Meets
- Coronado News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Cross Country
- Lubbock Online
- Google News: Coronado Cross Country
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