If you want to win, follow Matt Russell...

Russell was the top runner in the Moorpark College men's cross country victory at the Western State Conference Preview Meet Friday. Russell finished the 4-mile race in 2nd place overall with a time of 21 minutes, 6 seconds, which anchored the Raiders' team victory with a score of 48, beating out second-place Glendale (57).

Bryce Gardhouse placed 4th overall  (21:21) and Sean McArthur was 9th (21:46). Rounding out the top five was Johnny Slone 13th/22:04) and Steven Solitare (25th/22:56). Marcus Fehlman (23:32), Bradley Williams (23:47) and Luis Silva (23:54) were 6th, 7th and 8th for the Raiders. Max Kirkhope improved his time by 1 minute, 6 seconds (25:58). 

The women's team finished 4th Friday. Led by Vanessa Avila's 20:26 time, good enough for a 6th-place finish overall.

All results can be seen HERE.

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