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MUSTANG INVITATIONAL

September 7, 2007
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First time for the Mariners to run as a group and the outcome was satisfactory. Though missing some runners from last year, the Varsity Boys were able to pull a 5th place in the Varsity Silver Division. Edgar Lopez winning and defending his title. Jose Navarro and Salvador Armenta worked together and ended at 1 second away from each other. Sean Waters and Jose Luis Barragan followed.
On the girls side, First timers Clara King and Jessica Tames, got their taste for cross country. While the experienced girls fought for individual spots. Nethania Penrod finishing in 17th place, followed by Shantall Armenta (48th) and Jeannette Sahagun (58th).
On a twist, Coach Benny Holt and alumni Jacob Lerma raced the last race of the day. Benny Holt finishing in a time of 17:00 while Jacob Lerma 14:00.
Medalists:
Edgar Lopez, 1st Boys Varsity Silver Division
Jose Navarro, 22nd Boys Varsity Silver Division
Salvador Armenta, 24th Boys Varsity Silver Division
Nethania Penrod, 17th Girls Varsity Silver Division
Benny Holt, 7th Coaches Race
Jacob Lerma, 4th Coaches Race
Mustang Results
WOLF PACK INVITATIONAL

August 31, 2007
Despite being hot and humid at the Wolf Pack Invitational hosted by West Hill High. The Mariners battled the heat to set the tone for the season. Some setting new personal bests at the distance while others used the race as an indicator.
Wolf Pack Results
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SOUTH BAY INVITATIONAL

September 22, 2007
Yesterday, September 21st, at the South Bay Invitational the Mariners lined-up once again at Rohr Park. Many showed outstanding improvement. The JV Girls racing at 2.5 Miles managed to finish almost in a pack. On the frosh-soph race, returnee Kaelon Martin and first-timer Anthony Millican went out strong and finished even stronger (as shown by the video) On the Girls Varsity, Nethania Penrod and Shantall Armenta looked strong throughout the race. The Varsity Boys keeps looking stronger everytime, though missing our number 2 runner, Jose Navarro due to sickness, new-commer, Alfonso Franco, was able to take the pressure and raced to a fine time of 19:24. Edgar Lopez leading the Mariners and finishing in a time of 16:27, while Salvador Armenta raced to a 18:48 and Sean Waters to a 19:45.
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South Bay Results
This is to compare us to the schools in our league.
Wolf Pack Invitational
Mustang Invitational
South Bay Invitational
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MVH vs MD/Oly
MAR VISTA VS MATER DEI & OLYMPIAN

September 29, 2007

First duel meet of the season, and what a way to start. Low tide and  overcast, perfect conditions for a running day. The boys dominated Mater Dei and Olympian, almost scoring the perfect 15. On the girls side, Nethania Penrod led the lady mariners to a 25-30 win over Mater Dei, and a default win over Olympian.
Next week we go against Castle Park at Lucky Waller, it should be a close one!

Varsity Boys Results
All-Girls Results
Start of the Varsity Boys race.
JV Results
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Race Summary:  Last Friday the boys team faced the trojans from Castle Park. Though the race was almost postponed due to course difficulties (it wasnt marked) the mariners and trojans still went out and raced. The closest and most competitive race so far, the top five runners from each team were still together by the mile. Conditions were windy and the course was muddy, making it a true cross country race. All varsity runners, with exception of Edgar, ran personal records or close to it The score ended 25-30 trojans won. On the girsl side, Castle Park forfeited.
MAR VISTA VS CASTLE PARK
October 7, 2007
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What a race was yesterday. With doubts coming into the race, the boys varsity team lined up once again at the beach to go against the lancers from Hilltop. Low tide, not too windy and temperature at low 70s it made a great day for competition. Just past the mile mark, the lancers still had their top 5 in the front pack, while the mariners had 3. But the race started passed the mile, Edgar Lopez, William Aderholdt made their move and opened a significant gap. In the end the mariners captured the win by a close 22-35. The lady mariners raced against the  lancers empire. Nethania Penrod being able to break their top 3 and Shatall finishing in the top 10. Score was 18-52 in favor of the lancers.
MAR VISTA VS HILLTOP

October 10, 2007
MVH vs HHS
Boys Varsity Results
Girls Results
JV Boys Results
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L-R: Issac Alvarez, Jose Luis Barragan, Jose Navarro, Andres Aispuro, Salvador Armenta, Alfonso Franco, Bryant Aderholdt, Edgar Lopez, Sean Waters (Varsity Boys)
Boys Varsity Results          Girls Results          JV Results          Video
Last friday was the final dual meet of the season. The varsity boys scored a dominating score of 16 to 44 against the raiders from Southwest, leaving them with a score of 4 win 1 loss. Edgar Lopez racing to a 17:03 and posting the fastest time of the year on the Montgomery course. The lady mariners also dominated Southwest with a 15-50 score, while losing the the trojans of Castle Park 31-25. Nethania Penrod leading the lady mariners in a time of 18:14 for 2.5 miles. On the JV race, a really gutsy performance from newbie, Gerardo Logan, posting an outstanding time of 21:18 on a really dificult course.
L-R: Edgar Lopez, Alex Vaughn, Sean Waters, Robert Martinez, Jose Luis Barragan, Isaac Alvarez, Salvador Armenta
Mar Vista vs Southwest
November 2, 2007
MVH vs SOH
Metro League Finals Results
Last Friday, November 9th, Edgar Lopez repeated as South Bay League's individual champion. The Mar Vista team ended in fourth place, missing 3 of our top runners, Bryant Aderholdt, Jose Navarro and Alfonso Franco. Robert Martinez and Gerardo stepped up to fill in. Many PR's by part of the boys, Salvador making All-League in 9th place with a personal best of 18:11, followed by Sean Waters (21st) in 19:16 and Isaac Alvarez (22nd) in 19:27. A big surprise by Gerardo Logan, 2nd race of the season, ended with an impressive 20:11. Jose Luis Barragan finished 21:40 while Robert Martinez finished at 21:35.
On the girls side, Nethania Penrod finished to a 6th place finish in 17:38 to make All-League.
Metro League Finals
November 9, 2007
When: November 17, 2007
Where: Morley Field
Bus leaves at 9:00AM, please be by the girls locker room no later than 8:45AM. Good luck to you all for making it this far.
Any questions contact coach Benny ASAP.
Yesteray, November 17th, was one of the finest days of high school racing. Warm climate made the day suitable for perfect racing. Nethania Penrod led the Lady Mariners placing 59th in a time of 19:36 improving by 1:06 from the previous year. Also Shantall Armenta improving by 1:08 after timing 21:17 yesterday. On the boys side, Edgar Lopez earns his second trip as an individual to the State meet in Fresno, becoming only the second runner in school history to make it 2 years in-a-row. Finishing in 5th place.
Boys Results          Girls Results
CIF San Diego
November 17, 2007