Pirate trio finishes strong at GWC Invitational
HUNTINGTON BEACH -- The Orange Coast College women's cross country team, while small in numbers, is strong with talent as the Pirate trio of Jackie Rodriguez, Reagan Arvidson and Emily Smith each posted solid times at Friday's Golden West Invitational at Central Park.
Rodriguez and Arvidson stayed with the lead pack throughout the 5K journey around Central Park and the duo finished fourth and fifth, respectively, for the Pirates.
Rodriguez came in with a fourth-place time of 20 minutes, 33.21 seconds, with Arvidson close behind in fifth with a time of 20:42.57.
Smith ran a steady race against the 73 other runners in the race and finished 31st with a time of 23:52.12.
Coast will look for more individual success from this Pirate threesome throughout the season. Up next is the San Diego Mesa Invitational, set for Friday at 10 a.m. at NTC Park at Liberty Station.
