Sports NOT EVEN CLOSE
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November 7, 2007
Jenifer McEntire plays soccer and runs cross country. McEntrire won her second-straight Central Valley Conference title on Oct 27 at Woodward Park.
Soccer player wins second cross country title
Photo by Joseph Rios
by Joseph Rios Editor-In-Chief There is something wrong with the system when a soccer player can show up to a championship race and leave with a title. That is exactly what Jenifer McEntire did at the Central Valley Conference Championships on Oct 27. And it is exactly what she did last season. “I feel bad,” said McEntire. “I didn’t even train for it.” Number two and three clocked in nearly 30 seconds after she did. McEntire finished with a time of 20:13. Sierra Gonzales from College of the Sequoias pulled in at 20:30 and Feliz Santilan, also from COS, came in at 20:34. McEntire did not just beat the rest of the competition, she left them choking on her dust. Head soccer coach Oliver Germond watched his player win last year’s race and showed up to see McEntire win again this season. “I’m just impressed,” Germond said. McEntire played 90 minutes on the road against Solano the day before then got up in the morning to come out the race. The CVC championship
was her second race of the season. Soccer conflicts keep her from racing more. When she does race, her joy is apparent from the smile she keeps from the start of the race. “I don’t do it all the time,” said McEntire. “When I do, it’s just fun.”
West Hills Shutout
The womens soccer team dished out a 5-0 shutout to West Hills College on Nov 2. The Rams put consistant pressure on offense and defense throughout the game. Their unmatched intensity allowed them to control the tempo from start to finish. See page 15
Men Rally for Second
The mens cross country team ran away with the CVC team title on Oct 27. Bobby Rodriguez and Cesar Rodriguez tag teamed for first and second place finishes. However, sickness rocked the boys going into the Northern California championships. Bobby wrestled with illness but went through with the race. He jumped out to the front pack in the first mile. The sickness took its toll and he fell back. His teammate, Cesar, saw him faulter and took his spot in the lead pack. Cesar eventually finished third (20:43) and Bobby finished sixth (21:03). Cesar’s extra effort helped seal the Rams’ place in second behind American River College. ARC scored the win 35-71.
Football loses two straight games After talks of state-wide ranking, records wins, and the post season, the Rams fell two in a row. Caviglia still waits for his 100th win. See page 15
Meaghan Cochran against West Hills.
Photo by Joseph Rios