Submitted by Juvenal Magana

Heritage Valley Blazers' athletes participated in the LA Jets Invitational at Gahr High School in Cerritos California, this Memorial Day weekend. A total of 5 of our athletes attended the USATF sanctioned event that had close to 4,500 athletes, who traveled as far as Las Vegas and the Bay Area. The meet was a qualifier for the USATF Championships, which will take place the weekend of June 30th. All 5 athletes achieved qualifying marks for their event.

The competition began Friday evening, with Lindsey Ramirez (11-12) who finished 3rd in the 3000m race, with a time of 10:44.64. Followed by, Emilio Magaña (13-14) who finished 8th in triple jump, with a mark of 33' 3.25".

Saturday was also full of great performances. In high jump, Ashlyn Larson (13-14) jumped 4' 11" to earn a 2nd place. Dante Mata turning heads again, high jumping 5’ 11.5”. He earned a 1st place, and the number one ranking in California. In shot put, Alexander Ladosky (13-14) earned a 3rd place, throwing 45' 6.5". The day didn't end there, Dante Mata and Emilio Magaña both earned a spot in the Championships in the 400m (13-14).

Sunday, Lindsey Ramirez (11-12) took 2nd place in the 1500m race, with a fast time of 5:04.85. Finally, Dante Mata and Emilio Magaña both secured a spot in 200m. Dante running a time of 24.76 and Emilio running, 25.9. Over all, a great start to the Jr. Olympic Track and Field Season.