Kudos to Ximena Cruz for breaking the sophomore 3200 meter track and field record last Saturday at the Millikan Distance Carnival, running 11:36.1., and winning the race in the process. The old record was 11:48.0, ran by Lindsay Grose in 2000. Ximena did not run a single varsity cross country race last season; however, her workout diligence in the off-season and consistent day to day work ethic is obviously paying dividends. Ximena ended her day anchoring the victorious Distance Medley Relay team, running the 1600 meters in 5:24.1. Other team members were Whitney Wiles(1200), Carissa Brown (400), and Lori Hoffman(800). In that same 3200 meter race, sophomore Lori Hoffman ran second in 11:49.0. Lori is the freshmen 3200 meter record holder at 11:42.24, and the effort on Saturday is also an indication of a diligent work ethic. Kudos to Lori. Last Thursday at San Clemente, 16 girls ran 5:50.1 or faster in the 1600 meters, 10 broke 5:40, and two broke 5:30. Top times were recorded by Ximena Cruz, Kristin Arkin, and Shannon Lane. All credit go to the coaches...Liam, Melissa, and Micah Clemons, for their expertise, hard work, and dedication. Remember...success in cross country involves a year-round commitment and many, many girls(53 are running distance in track and field) have bought in to that philosophy. Encourage your daughters to keep up the hard work.Dennis Kelly
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