Murray and Tanui Run to All-Region V Honors
The Thunderbirds played host to the Region V Championships this Saturday, October 25th.
The Thunderbirds played host to the Region V Championships this Saturday, October 25th.
The Thunderbirds finished a disappointing 3rd in the team scoring losing to El Paso and South Plains. While the 3rd place finish was disappointing it still advances the ladies to the NJCAA Championships in Lubbock, TX on November 8th.
Individually, the Thunderbirds had 2 runners in the top 10. Purity Murray finished 2ndand Naomi Tanui finished 6th. "Purity and Naomi had great races" commented Coach Becker. "Purity really battled for the championship and Naomi keeps getting better and better." Also having a good day was Isidra Guerrero. Isidra finished in 15th place and was NMJC's 4th runner today. "We have some of the ladies that are battling with injuries and that really hurt us today, but I know these ladies will be healthy and ready for nationals." Added Coach Becker
The next action for the Thunderbirds will be Saturday, November 8th at the NJCAA Championships.
