CSUDH Women's Cross Country Weekly Release
September 11, 2002

THIS WEEK IN TOROS CROSS COUNTRY
Sept. 14 Fresno Invitational Woodward Park, Fresno, CA

HEAD COACH WARREN EDMONSON Coach Edmonson begins his first season as head coach of the Cal State Dominguez Hills cross country program after serving as the top assistant last season. Edmonson, who also heads the Track and Field program at CSUDH, comes to the Carson campus with a wealth of collegiate and international track and field experience. An Oakland native, Edmonson was a standout at UCLA, where he excelled at the 100 meter race, capturing the Pac 8 Championship and the NCAA Championship in that event. This year, Edmonson was inducted into the UCLA Hall of Fame for his successes on the track during his three seasons as a Bruin. After his collegiate career, Edmonson brought his talents to the indoor world circuit. In 1973, Edmonson set the world record in the 100 meters, followed by co-holding the world record in the 70 meters in 1974.

SENIORITIS Lack of experience should not be a problem for the CSUDH cross country squad this season, as the Toros roster features seven seniors out of 11 athletes. Aracne Hernandez, who has been with the Toros since her freshman campaign in 1999, will lead the squad this season. The remaining four players do not lack in the experience department either, coming into the 2002 season as juniors.

TOROS AT IRVINE The Cal State Dominguez Hills cross country team kicked off the 2002 season, by competing in the UC Irvine Invitational last Saturday at Central Park in Huntington Beach, CA. The Toros were among many top Division I, Division II and NAIA programs to compete in the 5K run. The top finisher for CSUDH was Victoria Flores, who clocked in with a time of 21:09.2, placing her 64th in the 114 athlete field. Aracne Hernandez was not far behind Flores, crossing the line at 21:27.3. The final two runners for the Toros, Isha Shepard and Kendria Spratt, finished in the 107 and 108 slots with times of 26:04.1 and 26:06.7. New Mexico State's Rachel Cueller took the title, breaking the tape at 18:23.1.

TOROS SET FOR FRESNO The Toros will head to Fresno this weekend for the second meet of the season, hosted by Fresno State. The course at Woodward Park in Fresno, is comprised of rolling hills with one steep climb. The course is 60% dirt, 20% grass and 20% road. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp.

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