Isaiah Villegas competes in the 100 meter dash. Photo by Jasmine Smith
The San Manuel track team hosted nine teams in the March qualifier on Wednesday, March 14. The Miners boys’ team finished third while the girls finished fourth. Members of both Miners’ teams were battling illnesses, which affected their results.
“(We) were hindered by sickness of some of the athletes, but those who participated gave there all and had a good meet,” San Manuel head coach “Bill” Smith told the Miner.
Jesus Diaz (2nd – 800m), Adrian Sierra (3rd – 800m), Gilberto Pinedo (3rd – 1600m), and Alex Velasquez (3rd – 3200m) were among the standouts at the meet for the boys’ team. The boys’ 4x400m relay team finished second. Stars in the field events included Elvis Mejia (3rd – Triple Jump), Michael Primero took first in the Pole Vault (8’00”), and Michael Ochoa, who took first in both the Shot Put (38’9”) and Discus (130’9”).
For the girls’ team, Araceli Curry (1st – 3200m) was the top finisher. Alicia Guerrero took first place in Pole Vault (6’0”). The girls’ 4x100m relay team finished second.
Michael Primero doing the pole vault. Photo by Jasmine Smith
Sean Strand does the hurdles for the first time. Photo by Jasmine Smith