Jo Jo Zorn and Bryce Huggins - State Champions
Giant Men's and Women's teams off to winning start
The Women's and Men's Track and Field squads got off to a winning start at the California State Junior College Championships with victories in both running and field events. Jordyn Zorn (Jo Jo) captured the state title in the Women's 10,000 meter race and teammate Jewel Jasso finished 6th. Jo Jo, pictured above winning the Nor Cal Championship two weeks ago, crossed the line equaling her personal best in a time of 36:33. The pack in the 12-woman race was fairly tight until the 5,000 meter mark when Jo Jo took the lead and pulled away convincingly. Jewel Jasso, just a couple of seconds off of her all-time best, finished with a time of 39:08 to earn her spot on the podiuim.
In the Men's competition another two Giants stood on the victory stand. Bryce Huggins captured the first place finish in the long jump and teammate Isahia Hutchins placed third.
Competition continues tomorrow, Saturday, May 20, at the State Championship Meet held at American River College in Sacramento.