For years, Jess Morales, the long-time San Benito cross-country coach, wanted to have a home-town cross-country meet every year. Because of issues with the dirt track that rests behind the school, it seemed like it would never happen.
San Benito cross-country runner Vanessa Estrada warmed up for Wednesday’s league meet in Gilroy with a ninth place finish at the 39th annual Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto on Saturday.
The San Benito cross-country team continued to run well Saturday at the 17th annual Chieftain/Spirit Classic Invitational at El Toro Park in Salinas, winning the girls race and placing two runners inside the top four during the boys race.
The Balers girls and boys track and field teams improved to 3-0 in the league season with commanding victories over North Salinas at Andy Hardin Field on Wednesday.