Athletes from the Laughlin Junior and Senior High School Cross-Country program participated in the 4th of July 5K Blast held at Bunker Family Park in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Senior Derek Fajardo led the way finishing 7th overall out of the field of 266 competitors and winning the 15-19 age group with a time of 18:05. Also competing in this age group were Devin Tilley and Jacob Magaw. Devin finished 6th with a time of 19:57 while Jacob was 11th with a time of 25:24.
Eight grader Cody McGeshick took almost a minute off of his personal best in winning the 11-14 age group with a time of 20:59. Marcus King finished 7th in this group with a time of 31:30.
Freshman Kimberly Benavides competed very well in the female 11-14 age group in placing 2nd with a time of 27:16. Sophomore Alexandra Condray and Senior Alejandra Zuniga placed 5th and 6th respectively in the 15-19 age group with times of 29:49 and 32:57.
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NOTE: The above photo is the eight runners who participated.
Back Row: Alejandra Zuniga, Marcus King, Jacob Magaw,
Cody McGeshick, Devin Tilley, Derek Fajardo
Front Row: Kimberly Benavides, Alexandra Condray
