LODI, Calif. – The University of California, Merced cross country program had five runners place at the Pacific Invitational at Micke Grove Golf Course on Friday afternoon.
Kevin Pedroza led the Bobcats in the men's 8k with a time of 28:11.5, the ninth fastest time at the Pacific Invitational in program history. The senior placed 33rd overall. Alberto Guevara placed 50th overall in 31:29.6
Itzel D. Alonzo-Andrade highlighted the Bobcats in the women's 6k, crossing the finish line in 26:52.6 to place 40th.
Ciarra Cabrera-Martinez was next for the Bobcats with a time of 29:31.2, good for 48th in the field. Gicell Gaeta Gonzalez followed in 31:41.2, placing 49th in her collegiate debut.
Up next, UC Merced will race at the SF State Invite at Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow on Friday, October 9. The men's race is scheduled for 3:30pm with the women's race following at 4:15pm.
