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Cross Country Aztecs share race day emotions.
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By Damaris Estrada and Jorge Aguirre
Sep 10, 2024
Step By Step

The Cross Country team began their 2025 season with many new faces and tackling new courses. With this year being the last season to compete in for many athletes, they strive to make it the best out of their high school journey.

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Laser Focus. Keeping her stride, senior Vanessa Vasquez maintains a level view of her path as she runs in the Canutillo Invitational Meet on Aug. 17. Vasquez’s knee started hurting a few days prior to the race but she pushed through the pain to finish. “Before my race I felt nervous but also felt confident because we had done this course in previous years,” Vasquez said. “After my race, I felt exhausted and proud because I had knocked 44 seconds off my time.”
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About the Contributors
Damaris Estrada
Damaris Estrada, Head Index Editor
Damaris Estrada is a first-year staffer at The Legend Yearbook and Aztec Gold Online News. She likes covering sports and various clubs and organization. When she is not reporting, you can find her on a softball diamond or allowing her taking photos.
Jorge Aguirre, Aztec Gold Online Editor-In-Chief
Jorge Aguirre is the Aztec Gold Online Editor-In-Chief and head copy editor for The Legend Yearbook. He has been on staff for two years. When he is not working on copy and stories, he is running track/cross country and listening to music.
Mia Nakiso
Mia Nakiso, Photo Editor
Mia Nakiso is a senior AGO News photo editor. It is her first year as an editor and second year on staff. She enjoys covering sports athletes, and writing stories. Nakiso will also lead the Lady Aztecs Basketball team as captain this year.