After arriving early, the runners often sleep before competing. Photo by Jacob DukesBefore competing, the Varsity Girls huddle up and pray. Photo by Jacob DukesAt 8:30 p.m, the Varsity Girls race began. Photo by Jacob DukesValerie Lozano, 11, runs down the final stretch of the course as bystanders cheer her on. Photo by Jacob DukesVarsity Boys began at 9:00. Christian Barajas, 12, passes a Johnson runner. Photo by Jacob DukesEmmanuel Nyong, 12, showed some spirit while running the three mile course. Photo by Jacob DukesAfter running, the students are provided with cups of water, energy drinks, and breakfast tacos to replenish energy. Photo by Jacob Dukes
The only runner to advance to this Saturday’s Regional competition was Christian Barajas, 12. The Girls team of Valerie Lozano, Abigail Conrad, Shaye Berry, Brittany Patmor, Alexus De La Cruz, and Neely Haby finished in places 25-30, in the above order.
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