After numerous schedule changes due to the inclement weather that has affected the Inland Empire over the past few weeks, the Wolves finally lined up for an early 7:00 a.m. start. The meet was split by age group, allowing the varsity athletes to spread across multiple teams. Freshman Betsaida Sandoval, eager to complete the full 3-mile course after her previous race was cut short, surged to a strong finish. Sandoval placed 5th overall in her division with an impressive time of 20:46, the 7th fastest time for any King female runner that day.
The freshman boys’ race saw standout performances as well, led by Max Guzzetta, who continues to carve out his own legacy despite following in his sibling’s footsteps. Guzzetta posted a new personal best and finished 9th overall. Another highlight was Mason Stehmeier, who unleashed a powerful final mile, passing 17 competitors to secure 13th place. With Pendelton, Browning, and Ismerio rounding out the top five scorers, the team claimed the first plaque of the day with a 3rd place overall finish.
The sophomore girls’ squad was one of the strongest King teams of the day, featuring three varsity athletes. Their depth showed as they earned a 2nd place team finish. Leading the charge was Natalie Drewitz, who ran a new season best of 17:38, the fastest time by any female athlete and a new course record. Close behind were teammates Jude Abu-Ghazaleh (6th place) and Jordyn Ramirez (8th place), both delivering standout performances with Abu-Ghazaleh setting a season best and Ramirez achieving a personal best. Their combined efforts yielded the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fastest times for King runners that day.
On the boys’ side, the sophomore team had to race without their top runner, John Sosa, but still managed a 3rd place finish. Juan Carlos Leiva led the team with an impressive performance, supported by a solid pack of Moyo, Kane, Moon, and Thompson, showcasing the team’s strength with the tightest grouping of the day.
In the junior girls’ race, Gracie Guzzetta led the team with a season-best performance, finishing 6th in a highly competitive field. The junior boys, despite being without top athletes Zavaleta and Carlson, were led by the quietly dominant Bradley Quezada, who executed a race-winning strategy with ease. Behind him, Stewart, Gonzalez, Webster, and Collopy rounded out the top five, earning the team a commendable 3rd place finish.
The senior races closed out the day, highlighted by the Wesolowski siblings. Sofia Wesolowski led the senior girls with a new season best, while her brother Alex Wesolowski lead the wolves in 2nd place with a personal best of 15:07, the fastest time by any King runner. Brayden Lunetta also delivered a strong 7th place finish, rebounding from last week’s performance at the Cool Breeze Invitational. Zachary Halama showed early-season improvement, surpassing his personal record to finish as the team’s 3rd senior.
Overall, the Wolves weathered the heat and look forward to a week of focused training before their next big challenge at the Woodbridge Invitational.