El Cajon, CA
The Cuyamaca College men's cross country team delivered a strong postseason performance at the 2025 3C2A SoCal Championships at Naval Training Center Park, finishing 3rd overall and securing a spot at the State Finals.
Leading the Coyotes was Ivan Guzman, who placed 10th with a standout effort in 20:37.69, followed closely by Daniel Vestemean, finishing 13th in 20:43.31. Both runners anchored Cuyamaca's top-five scoring group, helping keep the team among the region's elite.
Other top performers for the Coyotes included:
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Ivan Guzman – 20:37.69 (PR), 10th place
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Daniel Vestemean – 20:43.31 (PR), 13th place
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Steven Valadez Jr. – 21:03.89, 29th place
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Orlando Carrillo – 21:15.33 (PR), 34th place
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Dominic Rizzo – 21:19.52, 38th place
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Adan Hurtado – 22:25.57 (PR), 90th place
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Aldo Covarrubias – 22:44.98 (PR), 103rd place
With the 3rd-place finish, Cuyamaca earns a ticket to the 2025 State Championship Finals at Woodward Park in Fresno. Based on current statewide rankings and season performances, the Coyotes are contending for a podium finish.
Cuyamaca has been one of the most consistent and dominant programs in the state this fall, and the team now looks to close out the season on a high note.
Next Meet:
Cuyamaca will compete at the 3C2A State Championships on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Woodward Park in Fresno.
