Watermelon Run Information!

The 10th Annual Watermelon Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 1st at the University of Santa Cruz.

We will DEPART from the Valley Christian Parking lot (in front of the football stadium) at 8:45 am and caravan to UCSC.  Athletes, parents, coaches and alumni are all welcome to run for the glory of completing 2 miles and then enjoy the sweet reward of some post race watermelon!  The course is a 2.08 mile loop through the redwood forest on the UCSC campus and is traditionally one of the favorite courses run all year and should not to be missed!

For those of you who will meet us there, we will meet at the parking lot just past the UCSC firehouse on Chinquapin Rd. The official start time is "when we get there and after we warm-up," but we will try our best to begin approximately 10 am.

Team Records:
Joe Renati - 11:09 (2017)
Morgan Lira - 13:33 (2011)

Driving Directions to Saturday's Watermelon Run:
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Cross Country Sign-up

Interested in finding out more about the Valley Christian Cross Country and Track & Field program? Please take a moment and fill out a quick questionnaire to become part of our e-mail distribution list:

Sign-up Form: CLICK HERE

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1. Fill out the sign-up form by clicking the link above. 
2. Summer training starts in June. Contact Coach Small at joshsmall@gmail.com for more information. 
3. You will need a physical and other forms on file in the Athletic Office before the first day of school. You can find the physical form at this link: CLICK HERE 
4. Be sure to come back and check the team blog for updates throughout the summer!

Warriors Wrap Up Season at State Championship

Clovis, CA - The Valley Christian boys were a near miss in the 4x100 meter relay, falling short of a qualifying spot in the finals by just 0.11 of a second. It was their second best performance of the season following their 41.85 run at CCS Finals the week earlier.

The Warriors were running in their second consecutive state meet in the event finishing 13th the year before in 42.15. This year the team of Deven Vanderbilt, Coleman Kyles, D'Von Lang and Nick Trofort finished in 42.10, third in their heat and 12th over-all.

The relay was just one of three events for Trofort who also was competing in the 100 & 200 meters winning both events at the CCS Championship. Trofort finished 21st in the 100 with a time of 10.96. Trofort shot out in the 200 meters making up the stager in the first two meters. Announced as one of the leaders off the far turn a twinge in his hamstring made him pull up and limp across the finish line in 23.65.

The relay team finishes the season #3 all-time in school history, hitting a qualifying time for the national championship. Trofort graduates #7 all-time on the 100 meters and #4 all-time in the 200 meters.

Links: Results | Pics

CCS Finals: Trofort Wins 100 & 200 meters; 4x100 meter Relay Runs #3 All-Time Mark!

Nick Trofort won the CCS Title from lane 7 with a wind legal mark of 21.94. D'von Lang ran a personal best 22.30, the #10 all-time mark in school history.

Warriors Wrap Up Dual Meet Season @ Mitty

San Jose, CA - Valley Christian track & field wrapped up the dual meet season at Mitty Wednesday posting numerous personal bests in the final tune up before WCAL Trials on Saturday.

Christine Albrecht and Katelyn Stone got a late start due to suffering early season injuries.  Just 2 weeks into the season the duo had an outstanding showing with Albrect running 5:25 in her first ever 1600 meter race while Stone won the 3200 meters in 12:12.

It was a great performance in the girls 4x100 meter relay as well. Emily Hildago, Fallon Dexheimer, Kayla Nanez & Nina Barry ran a season best 49.99. The become the ninth team in school history to break 50 seconds. Fallon Dexheimer came back later in the day and hit a personal best in the Long Jump with a mark of 16-8. That strengthens her rank at #5 all-time in school history.

Another big breakthrough came in the throws as Brant Baugher and Kane Schmidt both cracked 40 feet. Baugher hit a big personal best of 43-3 to move to #10 all-time in school history, Schmidt hit a personal best 41-6, the #12 mark all-time.

Warriors Track & Field competes in the WCAL Trials Saturday at Saint Francis.

Links: Results

Additional Meet Highlights:

• Deven Vanderbilt became the fourth sprinter this year to run 11.21 or faster this year. An impressive mark for a sophomore, he is also a top 200 meter runner. The young sprint crew only graduate one this year!
• Jacob Longworth won the long jump with a mark of 20-2 and a big personal best of 11.40 in the 100 meters.