Cal State LA Athletics

2011: Ran well in her second season of track and field for the Golden Eagles. Had best marks of 2:21.90 in the 800, 5:01.97 in the 1,500 and 11:55.28 in the 3,000. Competed in three events for Cal State L.A. in cross country in the fall. Recorded a best time of 17:08.6 over 5,000 meters while finishing 28^th at the UC San Diego Opener. Had a best 6,000-meter time of 25:16.3 at the Cal State Northridge Invitational.
 
2010: Had the team’s best mark in the 1,500 meters at 5:06.78 in outdoor track. 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. Was a main contributor for the cross country team and was a top-five runner in most meets. Finished 99^th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 27:15.7 over 6,000 meters and placed 118^th 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 67^th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 25:48.1 over 6,000 meters. Also placed 128^th 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 and a league championship in cross country. 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, shopping and smiling. Lists becoming the Miramonte League Champion in the 800 meters in track as her most exciting experience in sports.