El Cajon, CA
The Cuyamaca College men's cross country team claimed Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Championship at Harry Griffen Park in La Mesa, finishing with an outstanding team effort to take home their first team title since 2015.
Led by coaches Tim Seaman and Thom Hunt, the Coyotes delivered dominant performances across the board, with six runners placing in the top 13. Sophomore Ivan Guzman led the way, winning the four-mile race in 21:24 to earn the individual conference title.
Top Cuyamaca Finishers
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Ivan Guzman – 21:24 (1st place)
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Daniel Vestemean – 21:51 (3rd place)
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Dominic Rizzo – 22:19 (6th place)
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Steven Valadez – 22:27 (7th place)
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Orlando Carrillo – 22:31 (8th place)
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Dason Hege – 23:46 (13th place)
- Adan Hurtado – 23:54 (15th place)
With five runners placing in the top ten, Cuyamaca secured the lowest team score of the meet to clinch the conference crown. The victory highlights the team's consistency and hard work throughout the season and positions them strongly heading into the regional championships.
The Coyotes' performance reflects the strength of their program and the continued excellence under the guidance of Seaman and Hunt, both longtime figures in Southern California distance running.
Congratulations to the Cuyamaca Coyotes on their 2025 PCAC Championship!
