2010: Had the team’s best mark in the 1,500 meters (5:06.78) in outdoor track last season. Also had best times of 2:26.68 in the 800, 11:46.20 in the 3,000 and 19:59.33 in the 5,000. Competed for the Golden Eagles in the 800 and 1,500 at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Was a main contributor for the cross country program in the fall. Finished 99th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 27:15.7 over 6,000 meters and placed 118th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 26:16.7 over 6,000 meters.
2009: Had a successful first cross country season with the Golden Eagles. Received the Coach’s Award. Competed in six events. Finished 67th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 25:48.1 over 6,000 meters. Also placed 128th in the NCAA West Regional with a time of 25:17.8 over 6,000 meters. Had a best time of 20:07 over 5,000 meters at the UC Riverside Invitational.
At Glen A. Wilson High School: Competed in cross country, track and field and softball. Was the team captain in cross country in 2008 and track and field in 2009. Won the 2009 Miramonte League championship in the 800 meters. Earned the Coach’s Award in cross country and track and field.
Personal: Daughter of Ricardo and Martha Lopez. Majoring in television, film and media studies. Enjoys running. Lists winning the 2009 Miramonte League championship in the 800 and reaching her goals as her most exciting experiences in sports.
