Friday, October 25, 2024 – Walnut, Calif.
Our Yorba Linda Mustangs posted some impressive times at the 76th Annual Mt. SAC XC Invitational on Friday. This year, race directors adjusted the course to eliminate one of three hills–the notorious “poop-out hill.” Mt. SAC was previously a 2.93-mile course, and this year it was adjusted to three miles, with the last 300 meters finishing in the college’s all-new stadium. Although one hill was removed from the course, there remained steep and daunting hills in the race, but our runners pushed themselves and achieved notable success.
Danela Felix placed first in the D3, 4&5 frosh race, with Ella Yal and Sydney Van Stralen following her in 4th and 5th places for three finishes in the top ten. Great job, ladies!
Sophomore Kathryn Thompson finished 9th in the sophomore race, Lorelai Pohl came in 10th in the JV race.
Senior Dante Maldonado took first place in the men’s varsity race with an impressive 16:03, followed by Junior Toren Habbestad in 2nd place with 16:31 and Ky Savalia in 6th place with 16:59. Yorba Linda Men took 2nd place as a team in their race! Congratulations, gentlemen.
Our varsity women ran with a “crème de la crème” field of competitors in the team sweepstakes race–including nationally ranked runners–and finished with impressive performances.
Top 10 Finishers:
Danela Felix
Ella Yal
Sydney Van Stralen
Kathryn Thompson
Lorelai Pohl
Dante Maldonado
Toren Habbestad
Ky Savalia
Team Win:
Varsity Boys, 2nd place
Thanks to all of you contributing to our online team photo album!
See you Wednesday at League Finals! Go Mustangs!!
