PC finishes sixth at Bakersfield Invitational, Weaver leads women

Led by freshman Rafael Hurtado's 22^nd place showing, the Porterville College men's cross country team totaled 158 points to finish in sixth place at the Bakersfield College Invitational on Friday.

Hurtado cleared the four-mile course at the Kern County Soccer Complex in Bakersfield with a time of 23:44. He was followed by freshman Angel Roman in the top 50 as he clocked in at 25:58 to finish in 41^st place.

Other times for the PC men:
Cesar Garcia, 27:33, 51^st
Eli Gonzalez, 30:15, 55^th
Daniel Alvarado, 30:31, 56^th
Eddy Villa, 50:45, 61^st
Alex Gonzalez, 51:13, 63^rd

In the women's 5K competition, Porterville had just two competing at the meet. Freshman Irelynn Weaver (pictured, below) ran the 5000-meter course in a time of 28:55 to finish in 28^th place. She was immediately followed by teammate Arlette Rodriguez. The fellow freshman was 29^th, clearing the course in 29.01.

Both the Porterville College men and women will take a week off until their next action. The squads compete next at the Moorpark College Race and Roar on Oct. 11.