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The Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country teams have achieved remarkable success this season, highlighted by the boys’ historic team title at the Amanda Garcia Memorial Invitational. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional determination, with standout performances from various athletes. As they prepare for the upcoming Rotary Elementary and Middle School XC Championship, the teams are building on their momentum and looking forward to continued success.

King City’s Chalone Peaks Middle School Cross Country Teams Make Waves

Exciting news is buzzing around King City as the Chalone Peaks Middle School cross country teams have been turning heads with their amazing performances this season. The teams have shown incredible determination and teamwork, and they’ve recently made history with some impressive wins!

Historic Win at Amanda Garcia Memorial Invitational

On October 4, the boys’ team hit a major milestone by clinching their very first team title of the season during the Amanda Garcia Memorial Invitational at Atwater High School. They faced tough competition but managed to pull off a stellar performance, finishing the 1.4-mile course with a jaw-dropping score of 22 points. This victory allowed them to outpace Hilmar, who scored 34 points, and Ross, who received 77 points.

Leading the boys team was Hector Mandujano III, who finished in an impressive fourth place with a time of 8:44. Not too far behind, Damian Rangel crossed the finish line in fifth place with a time of 8:51, while Jael Reyes Hernandez secured the sixth place spot at 9:02. Other notable finishes included Gael Fernandez in ninth with a time of 9:18. Rounding out the top seven were Braulio Juarez (18th, 10:55), Aaron Marthin Bucio-A (28th, 12:46), and Estiven Flores (33rd, 14:44).

Girls’ Team Shows Off Skill and Speed

The girls’ team has also been on a roll, with several athletes clocking times under 10 minutes on the short course. Leading the pack was Vanessa Ayala-Gaxiola, who took sixth place with a time of 9:36. Following her was Emily Lizbeth Silva-Cabrera, who finished 11th at 9:57, and Rocio Guzman, who took home 13th place in 10:10. The other standout runners included Joanna Avendano-Lopez (27th, 11:30), Melanie Flores (30th, 11:47), Janeth Cortes-Mendoza (31st, 11:49), and Evelyn Jacobo (35th, 12:28).

Significant Improvements Across the Board

What’s even more impressive is that many athletes recorded significant time improvements, a clear sign that their hard work and dedication in training is paying off! Coach Hector Mandujano shared his pride in the boys’ achievement of their first team title and was thrilled to see the overall progress of both teams during the season.

Preparation for Upcoming Championship

Before the remarkable victory at the Amanda Garcia Invitational, both teams showcased their capabilities at the Thunder XC Classic on September 27. The girls finished in an admirable third place with 66 points, while the boys secured second place with 52 points. At the Thunder XC Classic, Vanessa once again shone brightly, finishing fifth with a time of 15:34, followed by Rocio in seventh (16:17) and Emily in ninth (17:01). The boys saw similar success, with Hector (sixth, 14:11), Damian (seventh, 14:34), and Jael (ninth, 14:45) all securing top-10 finishes.

As the Chalone Peaks teams keep that momentum going, they are now gearing up for the Rotary Elementary and Middle School XC Championship taking place on October 18 in Arroyo Grande. With their heads held high and the winds at their backs, these budding athletes are ready to take on whatever comes next!

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