Dublin Attacks Alhambra
-Jeremy Grace

The cross country team had an amazing start to their league season as they beat Alhambra , Northgate, and Mt. Diablo . The course was Newhall Park ; the team had just run it a few days ago at the first invitational.  Although this time around most experienced faster times.

James Attarian and Jeremy Grace came in first and second, before either Northgate or Alhambra could get their frontrunners in. In fifth came Phillip Saenz holding off Alhambra ’s second and third runner with a 16:15. “I got a new PR out of this race, which was way faster than my time on Saturday,” said runner Phillip Saenz, “I’m hoping to keep these kinds off times going.”

Taylor Carsely and Jason Yun finished the pack by coming in at just the right time for Dublin to beat Northgate by two points. This gives the Gaels a 3-0 record to start the new season.

The Junior Varsity girls also won their race. Runner Jen Kaehms won the race with a time of 13:05. “I got a really good time; hopefully I can improve by the next race, especially since it’s my birthday.”

The Varsity girls and JV boy’s team couldn’t score for lack of a full team; those that still competed ran a good race. “I think I’m really getting the hang of things,” said first year runner Eric Williams.

This win puts Dublin at the top of the list for DFAL, along with Los Lomas. Campolindo, Acalanes, and College Park are all about one game behind Dublin . Two games behind are Northgate and Miramonte. “If we can keep it up that could mean a team spot at NCS,” said runner Taylor Carsely.

The season continues with Acalanes and College Park next week as Dublin defends their DFAL spot.