The Mt. San Jacinto College women’s cross-country team competed in the Central Park Classic on September 18, 2026, at Central Park in Huntington Beach, California. This was the Eagles’ second race of the season.
Sofia Bedolla led the team with a time of 24:40.82, placing 74th among 108 runners. Her teammates included Destinee Garcia (25:31.55), Alena Gibas (25:47.70), and Allison Finnegan (27:23.41).
Eva Cruz from Cuyumaca won the individual title with a time of 18:58.51. The team championship was claimed by Cerritos, followed by West Los Angeles and Orange Coast colleges.
The Eagles will next compete on October 9 at the Manny Bautista Invitational in San Diego.
CSB Take
Mt. San Jacinto College’s participation at the Central Park Classic offered important early-season race experience for the women’s cross-country team. Sofia Bedolla’s leading performance establishes a benchmark as the team progresses. Looking ahead to the Manny Bautista Invitational, the Eagles have an opportunity to build on this foundation and aim for improved team results as their training and race tactics continue to evolve.
Source: Original report
