The Woodbridge Invitational is just a few days away, Parents please check the meet’s website as there is a lot information about directions and how to purchase parking passes, this will be the biggest meet we will attend all season:
https://gvarvas.com/parking/

I have included the final entries and bus assignments, please let me know if you have any questions or if your athlete will not be attending the meet. Please review the course map as this is not the same course as last year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw3-lWR7GEA&authuser=0
https://drive.usercontent.google.com/download?id=1SacYcMgHWhXtT7L9mop34k1f7lGAM6ae&export=view&authuser=0

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Friday’s spaghetti dinner.

Coach Ibarra

Check out the link below to see our very own, Natalie Drewitz, with a great interview after she set the course record for the PR City Invitational https://youtube.com/shorts/NrOsJnaNvPo?si=yWJqFM_2bnesnzM6

“2. Martin Luther King. Junior Maximo Zavaleta, who was seventh in the CIF Division 1 cross country final, is the top returner from that race. His team finished 10th that day but brings back six of the seven who competed. This is heady stuff for the Wolves of Riverside, who made their second appearance ever at the state meet last year. In addition to Zavaleta, the team brings back junior Bradley Quezada, senior Brayden Lunetta, senior Alex Wesolowski, and juniors Logan Carlson and Frank Stewart. If this group can stick together and develop, it could take a big step forward. " Check out the rest of the article at the attached link https://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=669748

“The MileSplit team analyzed the top 25 teams across the nation and looked ahead at what’s sure to be a jam-packed next couple of months.”
Our boys were ranked at the 14th spot in the nation making them the first team in years to be ranked among the best in the nation. We are very proud of all of their hard work and dedication so far and cannot wait to see what they can accomplish this season. Make sure to check out the article in the following link! https://www.milesplit.com/articles/350474/2024-coros-milesplit50-preseason-boys-team-xc-rankings

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.