Toros Take 11th at NCAA Regional
D'Amico Has Strong Showing
November 3, 2001

Cal State Dominguez Hills finished in 11th place at the NCAA Division II West Regionals, held Saturday on the campus of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. The Toros finished 11th out of 21 teams, with a score of 263.

CSUDH had its top five runners finish in the top 80, out of 135 runners, competiting on the 6,000 meter course. The meet was won by UC Davis, who had five runners finish in the top 20.

Senior Cambria D'Amico, wrapping up her final season, had a strong showing, placing 11th, with a time of 24:28. D'Amico, who earned all-CCAA honors last month,was named to the all-region team with her performance today. The senior has been the top finisher for the Toros in every meet this season.

Junior Aracne Hernandez had one of her strongest meets of the season today. Hernandez took a 29th place finish with a time of 23:29.

The next Toros runner to cross the line was freshman Yosie Castillo. Castillo took a 69th place finish with a time of 24:28. Following Castillo in 75th place was junior Wendy Vallejo. Vallejo stopped watches at 24:37. Junior Victoria Flores finished five places behind Vallejo with a time of 24:41. Junior Sherron Rhetta rounded out the Toros pack with a time of 24:49.