The Times’ All-Star Girls’ Cross-Country Team

FIRST TEAM

Whitney Blue Newport Harbor Jr.

Finished a distant second to Kauren Tarver at the Southern Section Division II finals in 17:55, but closed the gap while finishing as state runner-up in 17:58, the fourth-fastest time of the cold, rainy day.

Alma Escobar Corona Jr.

The Times’ runner of the year won the Division I state title in 17:33, the fastest time of the day. Also secured a section title and won at the Irvine Woodbridge Invitational in her season opener.

Brooke Lademan Peninsula Sr.

Had her best race of the season in the Division I state final, finishing fourth in 18:04. She also finished 10th at the Southern Section finals (18:08).

Brittany Morreale Peninsula Jr.

Bounced back from a broken foot last summer to finish second in Division I (17:39) and third in state (17:59).

Crystal Reed Fountain Valley Jr.

Put in heavy mileage over the summer, and it paid off with an eighth-place finish at the Division I final and sixth at state (18:06).

Emily Spiker Ventura Jr.

Led the Highlanders in their run to Division I section and state titles, finishing fourth in Division I (17:47) and seventh in state (18:06).

Kauren Tarver Serrano Fr.

Little-known heading into the Southern Section preliminaries, she won the Division II title with the fastest time of the day (17:06) and secured the state title a week later.

Coach of the Year: Bill Tokar, Ventura

Guided the Highlanders to one of the greatest seasons in state history, culminating in the Division I state title. A week earlier at the section finals, Ventura produced the fastest combined team time on the Mt. San Antonio College layout.

SECOND TEAM

Christy Adamyck Glendora So.

Molly Bailey Ventura So.

Lianna Boucher Murrieta Valley So.

Shelby Buckley Rosary Fr.

Lynne Fletcher Thousand Oaks Jr.

Laura Mason Ventura So.

Anna Sperry Simi Valley So.