Monday, September 30, 2013


Cross Country Newsletter                                                                                                                        

Sept 30th – Oct 5th

Sunny Hills felt much different than in prior years, running on the Friday afternoon.  Weather was much better than prior years, and the meet went very smoothly.  Overall it was a very good meet for us, with teams winning plaques for Senior Girls 1st, Junior Girls 3rd, Sophmore Girls 1st,  Freshman Girls 1st,  Junior Boys 2nd, Sophmore Boys 2nd.  Overall the Girls team ranked 1st out of 17 schools, and the Boys ranked 3rd.  Overall a good performance, and another step in the right direction.  This is also the last time we will be running by grade level.

The Boys team (top 5) ran a combined time of 81:24 compared to 83:20 in ’12 (both ’13 and ’12 without Jake), 79:16 in ’11, 81:27 in ’10, 81:30 in ’09, 82:23 in ’08, 84:11 in ’07.  This is almost 2 minutes faster than last year!

The Girls team (top 5) ran a combined time of 96:38 compared to 95:26 in ’12, 92:36 in ’11, 96:20 in ’10, 98:24 in ’09, 104:25 in ’08, and 98:46 in ’07.
Last week and this week are heavy training weeks, as we prepare for our first League meet and OC Championships.  Make sure you come to practice every day ready to give your best.  Make sure you are getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and doing all the things should.

Athlete of the Meet:

Caleb Myers who won the Freshman race (16:58) , even after running the wrong directions and having to make up ground.

Jess Lesser (18:31) who came in 1st for our team and 2nd overall at the meet.

Next week:  Yucaipa Invitational

Location:  Yucaipa High School, 33000 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa CA 92399 

Yucaipa has a nice challenging hill (perfect for our preparation for the first league meet and OC Champs).  After the meet, we will be going up to Glen Oaks for Lunch.  Bring some money (or pack) a lunch, and perhaps some money for an apple pie for your parents! Bus will leave at 5:00 am, and we should be back about 2:30pm.

Directions to Yucaipa meet:
From Woodbridge take the 55 North. 
Merge onto the 91, which becomes the 215.
Continue on the 215 until you reach the 10 freeway and go East. 
Get off on the Yucaipa BLVD exit, turn left (away from the beach), and travel approximately 2 miles.


Directions to Oak Glen from Yucaipa:
When you exit the school, turn Left on Yucaipa Blvd.
After approximately 1 mile, turn left on Oak Glen Rd.  Follow Oak Glen Rd all the way up! We usually park around here:  38390 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa

8:10        F/S Girls
8:40        F/S Boys
9:10        Varsity Girls
9:40        Varsity Boys
10:10     JV Girls
10:40     JV Boys