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Get to know the SLHS cross country program

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Kelly Mercado, Staff Writer

If you see a group of Bulldogs jogging in the heat and encouraging each other then you have witnessed the hard work of the 2015-16 SL Cross Country team.

The head coach is Reid Axmen, who does not work on campus but has been with the program for over 2 years and has a great relationship with the students

Assistant coach and math teacher, Meg Zmolek invites everyone to come cheer on the Bulldogs at their next meet against Willow Canyon High school on October 7th 2015.

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Top female runner senior Zyanne Baxter looks to return to the state meet again this year

Zmolek and Axman are having a great season with their team. I sat down with Miss Zmolek to ask her a few questions about herself and her team.Picture 2

 

 

 

 

Assistant coach Miss. Zmolek

 

How many people are on the team?

“21 members.”

Who are the top runners?

“Zyanne Baxter is the number 1 girl and Javier Avila.”

Who is having a great season so far?

“Xavier Chaidez, Peyton Nelson, Zyanne Baxter, Javier Avila, Alejandro Martinez, Jesus Acuna, and Hector Vaca.”

What’s your goal for this year?

“Our boys want to qualify for state.”

How long have you been coaching for? (Here and/or other places)

“I have only been coaching here for 2 years all together. I am the assistant coach.”

Were you in cross country in high school or college?

“Yes I was for all 4 of my high school years.”

Who are the fastest runners?

“Zyanne Baxter (20:37 best time) and Javier Avila (19:23 best time)”

Anything else you would like us to know/mention?

“Our team always puts academics first.”

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Photo Courtesy of Mr. Ross

Head Coach Axman shares a laugh with the team

 

What do you enjoy most about being in cross country?

 

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Photo Courtesy of Mr. Ross

“One thing that I enjoy about cross country is, it keeps you in shape, It’s also very fun and competitive.” Jesus A., Class of 2016

  

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Photo Courtesy of Mr. Ross

“That we are all close together.” Alexis Lerma class of 2017

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Photo Courtesy of Mr. Ross

Jasmine Cardenas crossing the finish line