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(Nov. 10, 2007) –
Both the Men and Women Cross Country Teams produced the school's
best ever finishes at the NCAA Regional in Eugene, OR Saturday
afternoon.
Senior Ulices Pina finished
19th to lead the men’s team who finished 12th out of
the 30 competing teams which is their highest placing at the
Regional in UCR history. Pina became the first UCR male athlete
in school history to earn First Team All-Region honors and
qualify for the NCAA Championships.
Junior Brenda Martinez
finished 22nd to lead the women’s squad that also achieved
their highest finish in school history at the Regional after
placing 8th out of 34 competing schools. Martinez is in line
to become the first UCR female athlete in school history to
qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships. She will
learn Sunday if she will receive an at-large bid.
Both teams improved form
last year’s performances, the men went from 16th to
12th and the women jumped from 11th to 8th. “It was
a very solid day for us, it was the best ever finish for both
teams. With most of the members returning for both teams,
we all are very excited about the future,” said Head
Coach Irv Ray.
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