CROSS COUNTRY FINALS: DESERT CHRISTIAN LOOKS STRONG : TEAMS HAVE EXCELLENT SHOTS AT STATE BERTHS.Byline: Kirby Lee Special to the Daily News Similar performances by the Desert Christian High boys' and girls' cross country teams in the Southern Section Division V finals at Mt. San Antonio College Mt. San Antonio College (commonly called Mt. SAC; pronounced as the word "sack") is a community college located in the Los Angeles suburb of Walnut, California, next to California State Polytechnic University, Pomona which is just over a hill. Mt. will likely land the Knights berths in the state meet. For the Desert Christian boys, it might also lead to a Southern Section title. The Knights, led by senior Zach Schroeder and junior Dan Miller, posted a season-best 1:25:52 en route to its heat victory to emerge as a contender to defending section and state champion Flintridge Prep. Flintridge Prep won its heat with a team time of 1:27:09, more than a minute slower than Desert Christian, but will be slightly favored with its division-leading time of 1:25:34 at Mt. SAC this season. Downey Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational, Protestant fellowship of churches which began in 1965 in Southern California. The term "fellowship of churches" is used in contrast to a denomination. and Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. are also expected to be in the battle for four berths in the state meet on Nov. 27 at Woodward Park Woodward Park (34 acres) is a public park, botanical garden, and arboretum located between 21st Street and 24th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. It is open to the public daily. in Fresno. Desert Christian has a strong 1-2 punch with Schroeder and Miller but the Knights' Nos. 3-5 runners, seniors James Thurber Noun 1. James Thurber - United States humorist and cartoonist who published collections of essays and stories (1894-1961) James Grover Thurber, Thurber and Cory Henwood and sophomore Seth Avery may be the key in a large multi-team race. The Desert Christian girls have their best team ever but it will be hard pressed to repeat their 1998 runner-up finish Noun 1. runner-up finish - a finish in second place (as in a race) second-place finish finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the . Defending champion defending champion n (SPORT) → defensor/a m/f del tÃtulo defending champion n (Sport) → champion(ne) en titre Chadwick and first-year school Northwood, which boasts three runners from Irvine's state Division I champion team, are a lock for the first two spots. Desert Christian, Maranatha and Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian appear the only schools with a realistic shot at finishing among the top four. Sophomore Jennifer Wright, senior Pam McClaren and junior Deann Matteson led Desert Christian in the preliminaries to a comfortable heat victory with three runners among the top six. Junior Bethany Spoelstra, the niece of coach Dean Spoelstra and sophomore Joselyn Wall, completed the scoring with top-20 finishes. Double trouble: The Paraclete boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. advanced to the finals in Division IV. The Spirit boys, led by the trio of senior Chris Covert, the son of Antelope Valley coach Mark Covert, along with freshman Joe Iaccino and senior Chris Wehan grabbed the sixth and final qualifying spot in its heat. Sole survivor: Highland sophomore Cassie Ramirez was the lone Golden League runner to advance to the finals. Ramirez, a surprise winner in the Golden League finals, posted a lifetime best 19:17 to advance as an individual with a third-place finish in her heat. Making a statement: Frances Weu, Richard Butler and Daniel Cobian of Antelope Valley College Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college located in Lancaster, California, USA. It is operated by the Antelope Valley Community College District, with a primary service area of 1,945 square miles covering portions of Los Angeles and Kern counties. will compete in the state junior college championships Saturday at Cuesta College. AT A GLANCE What: Southern Section championships Where: Mt. San Antonio College When: Saturday, 7:45 a.m. CAPTION(S): Photo, box PHOTO (color) Jennifer Wright will be among Desert Christian's top runners in the Southern Section Division V finals. Kirby Lee/Special to the Daily News Box: At a Glance (see text) |
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