ELK GROVE and DAVIS, CA (MPG) - The Galt Warriors Track and Field distance team left its mark last Saturday, turning in a series of record-breaking performances at both the Wolfpack Invitational at Consumnes Oaks High in Elk Grove and the Halden Invitational in Davis. Squads competed in distance-focused events—800m, 1600m, 3200m, and 4x800m relay—at both meets, which featured strong opponents and deep fields.

Competing in 20 different events, the Warriors’ 10 distance runners racked up an impressive 12 personal records (PRs). The boys’ team topped all rivals by taking first place at the Wolfpack Distance Carnival, while the girls’ team came away with a proud second place in its division.

“We’ve had a great time coaching these distance runners this year,” said Head Coach Bruce Peterson. “They keep improving every week with some very impressive times. Many of our boys’ distance runners now hold top-10 records at Galt High and are among the leaders in Division 4. Many of our distance runners will have a good opportunity to make the section championships if they keep running the way they are.”

Among Saturday’s standouts was senior Emilyann Sheldon, who blazed to a new PR in the 1600m with a second-place 5:51.09 and then dominated the 3200m for the win, finishing in 12:35.62, also a PR.

Mae Trull, another senior, notched an impressive trio of PRs, running 3:22.98 in the 800m, 7:18.90 in the 1600m and 16:39.00 in the 3200m. Freshman Joselyn Jimenez continued her surge of improvement with a PR 3:11.62 in the 800m, while junior Nora Werdon contributed a 1600m season record at 6:40.18.

Senior Kitto Gonzalez led the way for the boys, securing second in the 1600m (4:28.40 PR) and an impressive fourth in the Halden 3200m, clocking a personal-best 9:45.01 against a field of 80. 

Logan Rose, also a senior, cruised to third in the 1600m with a 4:37.25 PR and ran 11:01.22 in the 3200m.

Sophomore Dominik Gonzalez broke the coveted five-minute barrier in the 1600m, clocking 4:58.92 for 10th place, also a new personal best. Meanwhile, freshman David Espinoza Terrones stunned with PRs in both the 1600m (5:25.84) and 3200m (12:21.28). Fellow freshman Daniel Crownover joined the PR club in the 3200m at 12:49.26.

But it was the boys’ 4x800m team—Alejandro Herrera, Dominik Gonzalez, Logan Rose and Kitto Gonzalez—that stole the show, beating hosts Consumnes Oaks, a Division 1 powerhouse, with a time of 8:46.25.

Coach Peterson beamed with pride afterward: 

“Our Boys’ 4x800 relay really stepped up, beating a tough D1 team to take first. The way these athletes compete and keep improving, it’s been a joy to coach. We’re building something special at Galt.”

With momentum at their back, the Warriors will now turn their attention to the second League Meet of the season, set for April 30 at Union Mine High School. 

With performances like these, section championships and more school records are well within reach.

800m: Joselyn Jimenez, 3:11.62 PR (10th); Mae Trull, 3:22.98 PR (11th)

1600m: Emilyann Sheldon, 5:51.09 PR (2nd); Nora Werdon, 6:40.18 SR (8th); Joselyn Jimenez, 7:00.41 (10th); Mae Trull, 7:18.90 PR (11th)

3200m: Emilyann Sheldon, 12:35.62 PR (1st); Nora Werdon, 14:44.26 (6th); Mae Trull, 16:39.00 PR (7th)

800m: Alejandro Herrera, 2:06.31 (2nd)

1600m: Kitto Gonzalez, 4:28.40 PR (2nd); Logan Rose, 4:37.25 PR (3rd); Alejandro Herrera, 4:44.96 (41st); Dominik Gonzalez, 4:58.92 PR (10th); David Espinoza Terrones, 5:25.84 PR (18th)

3200m: Kitto Gonzalez, 9:45.01 PR (4th/Halden); Logan Rose, 11:01.22 (3rd); David Espinoza Terrones, 12:21.28 PR (5th); Daniel Crownover, 12:49.26 PR (6th)

4x800m Relay: 1st place (8:46.25) — Alejandro Herrera, Dominic Gonzalez, Logan Rose, Kitto Gonzalez.