Evan Bradford won the boys race and freshman Allie Kraynyk took eighth in the girls heat as San Marcos’ cross-country teams each took second place to Arroyo Grande in Wednesday’s 5-way meet at Lompoc High School.
Bradford, who finished second in the race last year, clocked in at 16:28.
“I was hoping he’d win it this time around. We were actually hoping for a little bit faster time but he didn’t really have anybody out there pushing him,” said Royals head coach Lawrence Stehmeier.
Kraynyk’s time was 19:50 while senior Jenny Haden was six seconds behind her. Stehmeier said it should be a good competition between the youngster and the veteran throughout the year.
The boys team has two seniors and five juniors, and the coach said that this year will be a “good” year but next year could be “amazing.” He also said that numerous runners recorded lifetime bests on Wednesday.
BOYS
Arroyo Grande 39, San Marcos 51, Pioneer Valley 64, St. Joseph 108, Lompoc 110.
San Marcos — 1, Evan Bradford, 16:28; 6, Philip David, 16:52; 9, Jake Elliott 16:58; 16, Alex Sines, 17:33; 19, Parker Funk, 17:40; 20, Helek Rutten, 17:45; 25, Garrett Timmons, 18:30.
GIRLS
Arroyo Grande 25, San Marcos 61, St. Joseph 73, Lompoc 127, Pioneer Valley 199.
San Marcos — 8, Allie Kraynyk, 19:50; 9, Jenny Haden, 19:56; 12, Katelyn Rainschild, 20:55; 15, Bridget Dioielo, 21:03; 17, Elysia Hodges, 21:29; 18, Quetzal Vallejo-Howard, 21:31; 20, Adrienne Simes, 21:36.
While both Varsity teams came in second, the Boys Junior Varsity team won their race. Comprised mostly of incoming freshman, this was their first encounter with High School runners. Nervous and challenged, these young men met the task head on and proved victorious.
Next meet is Saturday, in Ojai.
While both Varsity teams came in second, the Boys Junior Varsity team won their race. Comprised mostly of incoming freshman, this was their first encounter with High School runners. Nervous and challenged, these young men met the task head on and proved victorious.
Next meet is Saturday, in Ojai.
While both Varsity teams came in second, the Boys Junior Varsity team won their race. Comprised mostly of incoming freshman, this was their first encounter with High School runners. Nervous and challenged, these young men met the task head on and proved victorious.
Next meet is Saturday, in Ojai.