Sept. 2, 2006
BREA, Calif. - The San Diego State cross country team kicked off its season with a fourth-place showing at the 19-team, 5K Fullerton Season Opener at Carbon Canyon Regional Park. The Aztecs recorded 169 points and finished behind Concordia (74 points), Loyola Marymount (97) and CS Fullerton (128).
"The team performed well for its first race, but we have a lot of work to do before the Aztec Invitational," said assistant coach Jennifer Nanista. "We have a lot of talent and there is a lot to build of off from this race."
Individually, SDSU newcomer, junior Meryl Follosco led the way for the Aztecs as she finished the race in 19:03.00, good for 16th place.
Senior Celeste Tyson was San Diego State's next fastest runner as she clocked in with 24th-place effort of 19:18.40.
A total of seven Aztecs finished within the top 100, including junior Lisa Naucler (58th, 20:02.50) and seniors Jackie Duncan (67th, 20:12.90) and Sara Cates (69th, 20:16.70). True freshmen Stephanie Armstrong (20:38.50), Makenzie Mabry (90th, 20:45.60), Jessica Walker (92nd, 20:47.20) and Jessica Mason (94th, 20:50.00) also finished among the top 100.
Other SDSU runners who crossed the finish line were freshman Lindsay Barajas (111th, 21:02.60), juniors Lital Azulay (153rd, 21:45.50) and Anne Vieira (171st, 22:11.50), freshman Darien Buc (173rd, 22:17.90), sophomore Amanda Maydeck (174th, 22:18.70), and freshmen Michelle Warburton (210th, 25:23.80) and Priscilla Arco (220th, 27:38.00).
The Aztecs will be back in action Saturday, Sept. 16, as they play host to the Aztec Invitational in Balboa Park. The race is scheduled for an 8 a.m. start.
Final Team Standings (Top 5 - Collegiate Division)
1. Condordia - 74 points
2. Loyola Marymount - 97
3. CS Fullerton - 128
4. SAN DIEGO STATE - 169
5. Southern California - 181