Murray and Tanui Run to All-Region V Honors

The Thunderbirds played host to the Region V Championships this Saturday, October 25^th.

The Thunderbirds finished a disappointing 3^rd in the team scoring losing to El Paso and South Plains. While the 3^rd place finish was disappointing it still advances the ladies to the NJCAA Championships in Lubbock, TX on November 8^th.

Individually, the Thunderbirds had 2 runners in the top 10. Purity Murray finished 2^ndand 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 15^th place and was NMJC's 4^th 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 8^th at the NJCAA Championships.