April 20, 2018
Torrance, Calif. ----- Men's cross country runners Jose Piña and Craig Huff excelled in the 10,000 meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase, respectively., at the Mt. SAC Relays.
Piña, who qualified for the 2016 NCAA Division I Men's Cross Country Championships, posted a third-place time of 29:25.16 in his heat, good for #4 on the San Jose State all-time list. The 10,000 meters distance was only his second in his career and first this outdoor season.
"Jose ran a gutsy and well executed race. He stuck on the leaders and didn't let them go. He even took the lead with four laps to go in the race," said Wick. "He still has a lot left in the tank for this season and for years to come."
Huff ran a phenomenal steeplechase according to Wick and crossed the finish line in 8:54.39.
Based on last year's NCAA Division I Men's Track and Field Regional Championships qualifying marks, Wick believes Piña and Huff have qualifying marks for the 2018 NCAA West regional meet, May 24-26, in Sacramento.