GALT, CA (MPG) – The Galt Warriors Cross Country team made its Sierra Valley Conference debut on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Folsom Lake College, with the Boys Frosh/Soph squad capturing first place and both the Girls Frosh/Soph and Girls Varsity teams earning third-place finishes against top Division 4 and 5 competition.

The Boys Frosh/Soph team delivered an outstanding performance, sweeping to a first-place team finish with impressive depth throughout the lineup. Sophomore Daniel Crownover led the Warriors with a third-place overall finish, clocking 12:55.42 in the 2-mile race. Freshman Christian Juarez followed closely in fifth place (13:01.75), while fellow freshman Aaron Garcia secured sixth place (13:04.18).

The Warriors’ scoring was bolstered by sophomore David Terrones in eighth place (13:13.95) and freshman Isaac Rodriguez in 13th (13:39.59). Additional contributors included Cristian Gomez, 16th (13:44.86); Damian Miller, 18th (13:54.85); Gideon Kramer, 25th (14:28.51); Mason Garcia, 32nd (16:16.74); Ayden Abarca, 33rd (16:19.38); Jayden Sirben, 39th (17:53.46); Robin Miller, 41st (19:13.71); and Wyatt Wymer, 43rd (19:43.72).

The Girls Frosh/Soph team secured third place with three athletes cracking the top 10. Sophomore Joseline Jimenez paced the Warriors with a fifth-place finish in 15:59.39, followed by sophomore Danielle Aragon in eighth (16:41.45) and freshman Olivia Rodriguez in ninth (16:49.67).

 

The Warrior Boys team takes off.

Rounding out the team effort were freshmen Kaylee Meixner, 15th (17:52.02); AnaLucia Alvarado, 17th (18:03.32); Jade Garcia, 23rd (18:45.73); Crystal Lamb, 25th (19:16.22); and Allie Miller, 27th (20:16.79).

In the Girls Varsity 5K, junior Emily Razo led the Warriors to a third-place team finish with a 12th-place individual showing (23:20.51). Senior Nora Werdon followed in 15th (23:49.07), with junior Kristine Meixner placing 20th (25:23.59). Junior Paola Corral finished 29th (27:52.37), and senior Elia Rodriguez completed the scoring in 30th (28:03.99).

The Boys Varsity squad was led by senior Alejandro Herrera, who posted a strong fifth-place finish in 17:49.70. Junior Dominic Gonzalez placed 24th (19:53.27), followed by junior Mateo Roberto Mejia Beas in 41st (22:22.81), junior Julian Alvarado in 45th (22:33.87), junior Rylan Graviette in 54th (22:56.58), and Edwyn Gallardo in 58th (24:05.96).

“I was pleased with the performance of our runners,” said head coach Bruce Peterson. “The team has faced a demanding schedule, competing in three races over the past 12 days. In the last two events, our athletes encountered hilly terrain, which made it more challenging. The Sierra Valley Conference features some of the strongest teams in Division 4 and 5. Although our team is comprised of many young athletes, we are making progress and showing improvement every day.”

The Warriors returned to action on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Foothill High School in Sacramento.

 

Elia Rodriguez competes in the 5K.