MCC Cross Country packs their bags for the Highlander Invitational in California on Saturday
Friday, October 13, 2023 - 12:15 p.m. | Dylan DeVlieger
MCC Cross Country hit the road on Saturday as they will participate in the Highlander Invitational in Riverside CA.
Men's Cross Country:
The No. 1 ranked Thunderbirds are flying high as they took home the ACCAC Championship two weeks ago.
Jorge Trujillo led the way for MCC finishing 5th (25:20), Javier Garcia came in 6th (25:26), Greyson Akers finished 7th (25:33), and was quickly followed by Wyatt Williams who came in 8th (25:34).
Women's Cross Country:
The No. 4 ranked Lady T-Birds look to improve on their third place finish at the ACCAC Championships just two short weeks ago.
Regina Raimo finished 11th (20:45), Taylor Jacobs finished 18th (21:29) with teammate Danna Martinez Porras quickly behind as she finished 19th (21:30). Destiny Hernandez came in 25th (21:47), Kendra Guest came in 27th (22:03) and Tiffany Sanchez finished 37th (26:00).
The 8,000m course for the men and 6,000m course for the women is mainly flat with a few rolling hills to navigate.
The men will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the women following at 8:40 a.m.
