Vikings Close Season Strong at 3C2A State Championships
LBCC closed its season with strong team showings at the 3C2A State Championships in Fresno.
November 22, 2025
3C2A State Cross Country Championships – Race Recap
The Long Beach City College Cross Country program closed out its season with strong performances at the 3C2A State Championships in Fresno, highlighted by an 11th-place team finish for the women and a competitive showing from the men, who placed 24th overall against the top teams in California.
Women's Team – 11th Overall
The Viking women delivered one of their best collective efforts of the season, finishing just outside the top 10 in the state. They were led by standout sophomore Itzel Aguilar, who capped off an impressive season with a 28th-place individual finish in 19:14.31, earning 2nd Team All-State honors.
Behind Aguilar, the Vikings showed depth and consistency:
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Nikie Costa – 19:46.57
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Belen Verduzco – 20:46.16
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Cristal Martinez-Gaspar – 20:55.89
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April Molina – 21:13.38
Men's Team – 24th Overall
On the men's side, LBCC battled through a deep and talented field to claim 24th place. Sophomore Ethan Garcia led the charge, clocking 21:50.19 to secure the top Viking finish.
Rounding out the men's scoring five were:
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Jamari Gibson – 22:30.84
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Sebastian Pardo Sandoval – 22:37.32
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Jack Madden – 22:46.94
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Daniel Green – 23:07.78
Complete results can be found at: