SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Santa Clara cross country begins the 2019 season on Saturday morning at the USF Invitational. The women's 6k is slated for 10 a.m., followed by the men's 8k at 10:45 a.m. at Hellman Hollow in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.

The course features a 2,000-meter meter loop with a mix of grass and dirt trails as well as uphill and downhill elements and 2019 marks the fourth year of this layout at the event.

BRONCOS RACING IN UNIFORM

Women: Kalen Abe, Hannah Aguirre, Claire Cocales, Sasha Codiga, Hannah Covington, Jackie Cruz, Emma Eikelberner, Maiya Fujiwara, Sarah King, Ellie Kopf, Luciana Lenth, Emma McCurry, Janie Nabholz, Kayla Neumann, Noelani Obermeyer, Marisa Sanchez, Lucie Semone, Kaitlyn Twadell, Adelaide Vergnolle

Men: Drew Burns, Luke Davies, Jorge Estrella, Ian Kirk, James Konugres, Brennan Lagerstrom, Aditya Mohan, Christian Raslowsky, Nicholas Russell

FROM THE COACHES

Head coach Felipe Montoro: "I am really looking forward to watching the team compete on Saturday. We have a lot of work to do in the coming weeks and months to figure out who will represent the team in the postseason, and this first meet is part of that process. It is a great course and the first competition of the year is always fun."

Associate head coach Pete Cushman: "The summer training can feel long and tedious so it's just nice to have an opportunity to put the uniform on again and a chance to race some people. The season is a process of building toward the October and November races, and this meet is the perfect opportunity to see where our fitness is at, get acquainted with competing again, and learn some racing lessons to build on through the season."

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