COS Teams Move Up in State Rankings

After strong performances by the Women's and Men's Cross Country teams at the Mt. SAC Invitational last Friday both teams have moved up in the state rankings.

The women's team won the 17-team meet with Alyssa Block (18:19) and Jordyn Zorn (18:26) placing first and second individually in the 126-finisher field.  Completing the women's winning team effort were Jewel Jasso in 15^th, Elizabeth Sartuche in 17^th, Sarah Reid in 21^st, Ariana Jasso in 22^nd, and Kelsay McClendon in 33^rd.  With their victory over their second-place host, Mt. SAC, the Giants moved ahead of the Mounties into 2^nd place in the latest state rankings.

Led by Adam Gonzalez, 8^th place (21:27), Rogaciano Ortiz Silva, 30^th (22:16), and Arturo Ochoa, 31^st (22:17), the men's team placed third in their 17-team race comprised of 153 finishers.  The men's team continues to improve each race moving up to 13^th in the latest state rankings released this week.

The next competition for the Giants will be Thursday, October 27^th at the Central Valley Conference Championships to be held at Woodward Park, Fresno.

Here are two post race interviews of Alyssa Block and Jordyn Zorn:

Alyssa Block interview click here:

Jordyn Zorn interview click here: