Cal State LA Athletics

2013: Had another strong season for the Golden Eagles in her final year with the program. Had best marks of 60.64 in the 400 meters, 2:25.04 in the 800 and 5:18.12 in the 1,500. Finished 18th in the 800 at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. Also had a best time of 2:28.86 in the 800 during indoor track and field. For her career, had best times of 60.64 in the 400, 2:21.90 in the 800, 5:01.97 in the 1,500, 11:46.20 in the 3,000 and 19:59.33 in the 5,000 in outdoor track and 2:28.86 in the 800 in indoor track.

2012: Competed well for the Cal State L.A. track and field team in the spring and had best times of 64.26 in the 400, 2:26.58 in the 800 and 5:12.25 in the 1,500. Had another strong season for the Golden Eagle cross country team in the fall. Was the team’s No. 5 runner at the NCAA West Regionals and finished 152^nd with a time of 26:41.0 over 6,000 meters. Also finished 64^th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 24:23.4. Competed in all six events.
 
2011: Ran well in her second season of track and field in the spring (2011). 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: Ran well in her first season with the Golden Eagle track and field team. Had the team’s best mark in the 1,500 meters (5:06.78). 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 in her second year in the program in the fall and was a top-five runner in most meets. Finished 99^th in the CCAA 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 team won league championships in cross country and track and field. 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. Has two sisters, Jennifer and Stephanie.