Desert Mirage HS 2020

Going the

Distance

that was not all, "It's was the pride we teammates had " said Senior Jimena Ordaz, and the teammates "we were connected like 'Familia"' that made it all worth it." Not much was said during cross country practice or races, but tons of running was done. And much drive was felt after they ran together and finished strong. Story by Armani Chavez.

The Cross Country Team ran under rain or shine, for countless hours in the pursuit of triumph. Their training was like no other to represnt our school. You had to be mentally and physically strong, to succeed on the DM Cross Country team. Behind the extensive training followed the best and most self- fullfillling experiences for the runners. "Running cross country taught me to be patient with myself and not to push myself to breaking points," said Senior Jose Basilio. The adrenaline propelled the runners to the finish line. But

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