CROSS-COUNTRY
Burroughs in 38th annual Kenny Staub Invitational: The Indian
girls' varsity team did well in the meet Saturday at Crescenta Valley
Park, as it placed third in Division I.
Burroughs was led by Michelle Martinez, who finished seventh in 19
minutes 36 seconds on the three-mile course. She was followed by
teammate Sadee Martinez (ninth; 20:10), Lilyana Morejon (14th;
21:07), Brenda Santana (16th; 21:13), Kerry Hodgins (31st; 22:00) and
Tryn Campos (38th; 22:48).
In the girls' sophomorefreshmen competition, Ava Elong placed 27th
in 25:27 and Veronica Eyo was 36th in 26:39 in their race for the
Indians.
George Sanchez was the lone Burroughs boys' varsity runner and he
finished 24th in 17:59.
Burroughs received a fine performance from its boys' sophomore
team, as it won its Division I race.
The team was led by Juan Mendoza (17:59) and Chase Western
(18:00), who finished third and fourth, respectively. Other finishers
included Bryce Burton (14th; 18:36), Eddie Garcia (15th; 18:43),
Bobby Acosta (23rd; 19:12), Jonathan Alpizar (24th; 19:16), Sergio
Vasquez (26th; 19:33), Andrew Shaw (36th; 20:17), Ryan Wright (43rd;
21:04), Royce Chang (46th; 21:20), Peter Algiers (52nd; 22:04) and
Scott DeVall (59th; 26:31).
Burbank in Clovis Invitational: The Bulldog boys' varsity team
placed 10th out of 27 teams Saturday.
The top Burbank finisher was Matt Carey, who was 35th in 17
minutes 15 seconds over the three-mile course. He was followed by
Ryan Williams (48th; 17:21), Aksel Kirakosyan (57th; 17:25), Wyatt
Kessler (71st; 17:36, Andrew Harris (87th; 17:51), Forest Goodbar
(90th; 17:56) and Aram Simonian (115th; 18:13)
The girls' varsity team placed 13th out of 27 teams. Michelle
Horgan led the way (48th place; 20:45) and was followed by Nelly
Shamirian (57th; 20:59), Natasha Christoffersen (67th; 21:13), Agnes
Kirakosyan (100th; 21:44) and Kiran Jolly (125th; 22:28).
GIRLS' GOLF
Magnolia Park Optimist Club Invitational: Burroughs High's Alexa
Petroski did well, tying for third in the B Flight with a 11-over-par
48, Thursday in the event at De Bell Municipal Golf Course.
For the Indians, Sydney Dunivant fired a 53, Morgan Gunnell had a
65 and Katie Hodgins had a 67.
Burbank's Amanda Keith had a 44, Kierra McIntyre had a 53,
Michelle Chon had a 54 and Debbie Gatton had a 55.
Torrance (160 strokes) won the event, Valencia (170 ) was second an Hart (175) was third.
Burbank had 206 and Burroughs had 233.
FOOTBALL
Burbank Vikings: Three of the area's youth tackle teams came away
with wins Saturday in week-five games.
The best result was turned in by the Junior Green (3-1) team,
which defeated Castaic Blue, 36-8. The Bantam Black (2-3) defeated
Agoura Blue, 38-16, and the Senior Black (4-1) downed Calabasas,
28-16.
In losing causes, the Pee Wee (0-4) fell to Ventura Black, 34-8,
Bantam Green (0-5) lost to Agoura White, 32-8, Junior Black (3-1)
lost to Castaic White, 18-16, Junior White (1-3) lost to Castaic
Gold, 22-16, and Senior Green (2-3) lost to Ventura Gray, 38-0.
