By Diara Fowler |Staff Writer| Cross-country has competed in four competitions so far this season, putting them at the halfway point of their year. They started their season off at the Cal Baptist Invite this past September and racked up enough points to take fourth place with 68 points. Top runner Laurea Aceves crossed the finish line in second place with five fellow teammates placing in the top twenty behind her. Aceves ran the 4000-meter course in 14:22. Cal Baptist placed first with 35 points, Azusa Pacific second with 55 points and Fresno Pacific third with 67 points. During their second meet of the season, Aceves broke the school record. Aceves ran the 5000-meter course … [Read more...] about Cross-country at halfway point of season
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Aceves takes first again in San Diego
By Diara Fowler |Staff Wriiter| This past weekend our women's cross country team competed at UC San Diego's 24th annual Triton Classic. Coyote Laura Aceves took the number one spot out of 115 other individuals in the women’s division. Aceves ran the 6000-meter UCSD North Campus course in 21 minutes and 46 seconds. Overall our lady Coyotes came in fourth place with a total of 103 points. "Although we got fourth I felt we did really well," said Shanna Shernaman. "It was our first 6k of the season so I think it was a great place to start at and the team is only going to get stronger and faster from here.” The other team members took positions from 22nd place to 85th. “This … [Read more...] about Aceves takes first again in San Diego
Aceves represents CSUSB in track NCAA Championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| Track and field athlete Laura Aceves represented CSUSB in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Championship Prelims on May 26. The event took place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. “I was a little bit nervous but it's normal,” said Aceves, “it was new ground for me, a new environment.” Earlier in the season, Aceves struggled through various medical problems that prevented her from being able to race. “I was happy that I made it to Nationals considering two months ago I was considering red-shirting,” said Aceves. An athlete can only compete for four seasons in a sport. When … [Read more...] about Aceves represents CSUSB in track NCAA Championships
Laura Aceves races into NCAA Championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| Laura Aceves became the only CSUSB track and field athlete to qualify for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Championships. Aceves competed on May 14 at the All On the Line National Qualifier and Harry Marra Multis meet at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. “I wasn’t nervous,” said Aceves. “I was more focused on me,” continued Aceves. Aceves finished first in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:57.09. “I focused on my own pace, I knew there were only like two girls in my race,” continued Aceves. For Aceves, competition was not a concern. She was confident and ready to compete. “Well, … [Read more...] about Laura Aceves races into NCAA Championships
CCAA Track Meet Aceves and Watson shine
By Shanna Shurnaman |Staff Writer| The CSUSB women's track and field team competed at the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Conference Championships from May 4 to May 7. All sprints, relay and field events competed in prelims while all distance events went straight to finals. In the 3000-meter Steeplechase, Laura Aceves ran a new personal record (PR) of 10:37.54, earning herself a second place finish and a spot at Nationals. “I was excited and a little bit nervous but confident of myself,” said Aceves. “I knew I would have good competition that would help me to PR," continued Aceves. Aceves is ranked 16th in the nation. The top 20 to 25 get to go to the … [Read more...] about CCAA Track Meet Aceves and Watson shine
Track and field prepare for CCAA championships
By Shanna Shernaman |Staff Writer| The CSUSB women's track and field team competed at the Triton Invitational on April 22 and 23 in San Diego. The day was hot, but the 'Yotes ran hard to get their last minute qualifying marks in. Field event prelims began on April 22. Finals for field and track events took place on April 23. In shot put, Coyote Simone Everett threw 10.54 meters, not far off of her personal record of 10.69. The 1500-meters was the first event on the track where team captain Patricia “Patty” Cortez ran a 4:39.97 in heat two, earning herself a second place finish. In heat three of the 1500-meter run, Soleil Hall came in with a fourth place finish and a time of … [Read more...] about Track and field prepare for CCAA championships
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