For the first time in YLHS history, both boys and girls XC teams are included in state rankings heading into post-season contests. On the heels of CIF-SS Prelims last Saturday, November 16 at Mt. SAC, our Mustang Varsity teams competed against top runners in the D3 division. Led by Isabella Wroblewski and Olivia Reed, our girls team scored a second-place spot among the top teams who advance. Brooke Boyd, Penelope Fournier, Danela Felix, Mackenzie Dalton and Rory Hartzheim brought the team into qualifying position.
Our boys team missed qualification by only one place, coming in fifth behind four advancing teams. Led by Toren Habbestad and Dante Maldonado, teammates Ky Savalia, Rio Maldonado, Ryan Olivas, Jacob Ortillano and Michael Kowalyshyn netted the team 109 points behind West Ranch with 100 points–a very close and disappointing miss. However, in finishing among the top six competitors, Junior Toren Habbestad will advance to CIF-SS Finals this Saturday, November 23, again at the Mt. SAC course.
This Saturday’s performances will determine who will continue on to the CIF State Meet in Fresno on November 30.
Best wishes, Mustangs! Go for the win!
