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Finn McClure races at the Highlander Invite
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Cross Country Sets 8 PRs at Highlander Invite

RIVERSIDE, CA — The University of La Verne men's and women's cross country teams took to the Ag/Ops Course on Saturday morning for the Highlander Invitational. Eight of the Leopards' 18 runners set personal records.

From The Coach
  • "We're really building strong momentum. Our 1-3 men today looked great! With solid racing from the rest of the men's squad. Marissa led the way at 22:35, only five seconds slower than her lifetime best on a slower course. There's more there," said La Verne cross country head coach Rob Lander.
Team Finishes
  • Men, 10 of 20 teams
  • Women, 18 of 24 Teams
How It Happened
  • Marissa Hehir paced the women's team with a time of 22:35 placing 69th overall in the field that featured teams from all NCAA Divisions, NAIA, and junior colleges.
  • Fernando Cortez Jr. led the men's team with a personal record time of 25:33.
Personal Records Notables
  • Garcia's time of 23:18 ranks ninth on the All-Time list for La Verne
  • It is the men's team's third top-10 finish this season
Next Race
  • The Leopards compete next at the SCIAC Championships hosted at Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea, CA on November 2.
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Players Mentioned

Peyton Carrera

Peyton Carrera

5' 3"
Junior
Lizbeth Garcia

Lizbeth Garcia

5' 5"
Sophomore
Marissa Hehir

Marissa Hehir

5' 7"
Sophomore
Chloe Chong

Chloe Chong

5' 1"
Freshman
Ryleigh LaRue

Ryleigh LaRue

5' 2"
Junior
Fernando Cortez Jr.

Fernando Cortez Jr.

Sophomore
Zyeir Shabete

Zyeir Shabete

6' 2"
Junior
Finn McClure

Finn McClure

5' 9"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Peyton Carrera

Peyton Carrera

5' 3"
Junior
Lizbeth Garcia

Lizbeth Garcia

5' 5"
Sophomore
Marissa Hehir

Marissa Hehir

5' 7"
Sophomore
Chloe Chong

Chloe Chong

5' 1"
Freshman
Ryleigh LaRue

Ryleigh LaRue

5' 2"
Junior
Fernando Cortez Jr.

Fernando Cortez Jr.

Sophomore
Zyeir Shabete

Zyeir Shabete

6' 2"
Junior
Finn McClure

Finn McClure

5' 9"
Sophomore
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