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September 27, 2026
On Saturday we had a great day on on a challenging course at the Bellarmie Sacred Heart Invitational. There were over 1500 finishers and 80+ schools. We tallied four team win, (Frosh Girls, Frosh Boys, Soph Girls and Varsity Girls), an individual win (GiaV-Frosh Girls) and 59 medals. In the merge of all of the races our Girls team placed first with an amazing 51 points. The boys team running shorthanded, finished 7th overall. Prepcaltrack was on scene to cover the event and posted some great photos.
We get back at it the week at the Palos Verdes Invite on Friday beginning at 11am. The format of this meet is different from others as we will race our Frosh, JV and Varsity teams head to head with the other schools. We will be bringing everyone who is healthy to have a go at "Agony" hill. Open races will be filled with all that are not entered in the individual races. There will be early dismissal on Friday with Frosh and Open departing at 9:30, JV and Var at 10:45.
Upcoming events:
October 2 - 11a - Palos Verdes Invitational @ Palos Verdes Course (All)
October 7 - 2p - Ocean League @ Columbia Park (All)
October 9/10 - Clovis Invitational @ Woodward Park, Fresno (Varsity/Limited FS) 20 Maximum
October 13- Dinner/Fundraiser at Cha Cha Chicken
October 18 - Bell Gardens Invitational (JV-Frosh/Soph)
October 24- Mt. SAC Invitational (Var/Frosh/Soph)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf/weight room (after school)
Friday - 11am - Palos Verdes Invitational at PV Course - 2020 Palos Verdes Drive - Bus 1 departs 9:30, Bus 2 departs 10:45
Saturday - Easy/Long on own
September 20, 2026
Friday night we brought two bus loads down to The Great Park in Irvine and posted some serious times at the Woodbridge XC Classic. This is the largest XC meet in the country (16,000+ athletes) from 20+ states. Our Frosh, Soph , Junior/Senior and Varsity Girls teams all placed 2nd in their races. EllaG (18:22) led the way with 39 ladies posting personal bests and nine breaking 20 minutes. The boys team also had a great day. They posted 32 PBs. AidenH (15:36) won the Soph boys race and four boys broke 16 minutes. We were back on Saturday night as Kingsley was invited to the Sweepstakes race. He raced to a 26th place finish posting a new school record 14:14.1. (Results)
We race again at the Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational at Griffith Park this Saturday. Two busses will head to Griffith Park with Varsity and Freshmen departing at 5:30a and the JV and Sophomores at 8:30a. (Schedule) (Entries)
Upcoming events:
September 26 - 7:30a Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All)
October 2 - Noon - Palos Verdes Invitational @ Palos Verdes Course (All)
October 7 - 2p - Ocean League @ Columbia Park (All)
October 9/10 - Clovis Invitational @ Woodward Park, Fresno (Varsity)
October 13- Dinner/Fundraiser at Cha Cha Chicken
October 18 - Bell Gardens Invitational (JV-Frosh/Soph)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - No school - Easy/Long on own
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - No Practice- Easy/Long on own
Friday -12:50-2:20- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 12:35)
Saturday -7:30-1:00 - Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All) - Var/soph bus departs at 5:30, JV-frosh bus departs at 8:30
September 13, 2026
Saturday brought us out to the Rosemead Invitational and another fast course. We brought a busload there and many had their first XC experience. AriellaC 18:19 and AugieTM 15:53 let the charge where we posted 38 personal best times. (results) This Friday/Saturday we head to the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic at the Great Park in Irvine. On Friday, we will bring two busses down, departing at 2pm. We will have teams running at each grade level and will field a Varsity team. (Entries) We compete in the Red/B division. On Saturday night, Kingsley will race in the Sweepstakes race at 9:54.
Upcoming events:
September 18/19- 5:30pWoodbridgeCross Country Classic @ Great Park, Irvine (All)
September 26 - 8:00a Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All)
October 2 - Noon - Palos Verdes Invitational @ Palos Verdes Course (All)
October 7 - 2p - Ocean League @ Columbia Park (All)
October 9/10 - Clovis Invitational @ Woodward Park, Fresno (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf/weight room (after school) - Weight Room 3:15
Friday -5:30pWoodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (All) Bus departs Olympic Lot at 2pm
Saturday -9:54p Woodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (Kingsley)
September 6, 2026
I hope everyone is having a restful Labor Day weekend. We will get right back to practice on Tuesday with a shortened week. On Monday, everyone should do a hill workout similar to what we did last Monday. Franklin, 18th or Cal Incline are all suitable. On Tuesday, after practice Heartbreak Hill Running Co. will host us for a gear up night. They will have snacks, some giveaways and discounted gear for the team. The event runs from 5-6p.
We have a busload headed to Rosemead on Saturday at 3pm for the Rosemead Invitational. Entries are posted. If you can not make the meet due to the holiday. Please let me know no later than Tuesday. This is an evening meet. we should be back to campus by 11pm.
Upcoming events:
September 8- 5:00-6:00 "Gear Up Night" @ Heartbreak Hill Running Co. Santa Monica
September 12- 6:00p Rosemead Invitational @ Rosemead HS (JV/FS)
September 18/19- 6:00pWoodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (All)
September 26 - 8:00a Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All)
October 2 - Noon - Palos Verdes Invitational @ Palos Verdes Course (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - No School, Hill Run on own
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
5:00-6:00 "Gear Up Night" @ Heartbreak Hill Running Co. Santa Monica
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf/weight room (after school) - Weight Room 3:15
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) - Weight Room 2:45
Saturday - 6pm Rosemead Invitational @ Rosemead HS (JV/FS) - Bus Departs at 3:00
August 30, 2026
We had a long drive, late night and fast times on Friday night at the PR City Invitational. 130 schools and 4000+ athletes raced in the heat under the lights. Our freshmen girls led off with the day with 2rd place showing. GiaV covered covering the three mile course in 19:40. Our frosh boys followed with a fifth place finish. MaxwellP (12th-17:48) led the freshmen. Our soph girls again had a great pack led by race winner NaomiS (19:42) and won by 9 points! AidanH (16:15) won the sophomore boys race, leading the team to a second place finish. Our upperclass teams were shorthanded again but still performed great. AddyF (20:08) and SeanM (16:22) posted lifetime bests. For an encore KingsleyL ran in the sweepstakes race vs the many of the top boys in California. He blazed 3 mile school record (14:29) placing fourth. That currently is the fourth best time in the California. (Results)
We left the meet with 13 medals and 28 personal best marks.
This week we will have regular practice as we reset for the phase of competition. The weight room is available. Coach Saunders will be leading sessions there daily. We will be assigning groups to head there daily. Bikes/rowing machines are available for cross training.
Our next meet will be with our JV and Frosh at Rosemead on Sep 12. We will bring a single bus to that event. Please let Coach Lupi know if you are unavailable for this meet. Our entries are due by the end of this week.
Upcoming events:
September 8- 5:00-6:00 "Gear Up Night" @ Heartbreak Hill Running Co. Santa Monica
September 12- 6:00p Rosemead Invitational @ Rosemead HS (JV/FS)
September 19- 6:00pWoodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (All)
September 26 - 8:00a Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf/weight room (after school) - Weight Room 3:15
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) - Weight Room 2:45
Saturday - (Labor Day Weekend) Easy long run on own
August 23, 2026
We had our first competition of the season at Mt. SAC yesterday. There were over 50 schools participating and 2000+ athletes. Our freshmen girls led off with the day with 3rd place showing. GiaV covered the course in 13:20 placing 4th. Our frosh boys followed with another 3rd place finish. MaxwellP (15th-11:51) led the freshmen. Our soph girls had a great pack led by NaomiS (8th 12:56) and won by 46 points! The soph boys led by AidanH (8th-10:50) placed 4th. Our upperclass teams were shorthanded due to SAT class but still performed great. EllaG won the senior girls race in 12:56 (team 3rd) and KingsleyL won the senior boys race in 9:59. His time was the second fastest of the day. We left with 13 medals, two individual wins, a team win, and three team 3rd place. Results
We get right back at it this week. We will bring the majority of those who raced at Mt. SAC plus some who missed due to testing to the PR city meet in Norco on Friday night. entries Departure is at 3:45 and our first race will be the Freshman girls at 8:12. schedule We can make changes to our entries by Monday evening. If you cannot make it please let Coach Lupi know by practice Monday and we will find a replacement.
The weight room available beginning this week. Coach Saunders will be leading sessions there daily. Bikes/rowing machines are available for cross training.
The team shop is open. Order by 8/26 for delivery by the mid September.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
August 28 - PR City Invitational @ Silverlakes Park Norco (Varsity/limited grade level)
September 8- 5-6 "Spike Night" @ Heartbreak Santa Monica
September 12- Rosemead Invitational @ Rosemead HS (JV/FS)
September 19- Woodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (All)
September 26 - Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) -Weight Room 3:30
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 1:47) - Weight Room 2:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf/weight room (after school) - Weight Room 3:15
Friday - 7:00pm PR City Invitational @ Silverlakes Park Norco (bus departs at 3:45)
2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Track (6th Period begins @ 2:36) - Weight Room 2:45
Saturday - Easy long run on own
August 16, 2026
We ran our final preseason time trial yesterday on San Vicente and are ready to get the season started. Results We begin our school year and season this week. We will be bringing a bus to Mt. SAC on Saturday to compete at the Mountie Xpress Invitational. We will be bringing some athletes from each grade. (Entries) This is a two mile race over the Mt. SAC course that we will race a few more times this season. The bus will leave from the Michigan gate at 5:30 am and return around noon. The meet will be run by grade level. We compete in the large school division with our first race (Frosh Girls) at 7:50. Schedule Check out the course flyover by AsherZ racehawks.com
We will have our parent meeting this Tuesday at 6pm in Coach Saunders classroom Expo #221.
The team shop is open. You may begin ordering for delivery by the end of August.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded. You may not participate without clearance.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
August 18 - Parent Meeting - 6pm Exploration Building #221
August 22 - Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (Varsity/limited grade level)
August 28 - PR City Invitational @ Silverlakes Park Norco (Varsity/limited grade level)
September 8- 5-6 "Spike Night" @ Heartbreak Santa Monica
September 12- Rosemead Invitational @ Rosemead HS (JV/FS)
September 19- Woodbridge Invitational @ Great Park, Irvine (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at SAMO Track
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at SAMO Track
Thursday - 2:15-3:45- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf (6th period begins @ 2:03)
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice at SAMO Gold Gym turf (6th Period begins @ 2:35)
Saturday - 7:30-10:30 Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (round trip bus departs at 5:30a)
August 10, 2026
We returned from a successful training camp in Mammoth last night and are primed to get our season started. We have a regular practice schedule this week. Seniors may get their senior team photos taken today in the photo studio in the Olympic lot. On Saturday we will have a make up 3 mile time trial for those who missed August 1.
The team shop is open. You may begin ordering for delivery by the end of August.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
There is an opportunity for everyone to run 1 Mile at Drake Stadium. The Heartbreakers are hosting their Mob Mile at 7pm on August 13. This is a voluntary/non school event. Coach Richards and Lupi will be managing the timing/results for the event.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
August 10 -11a Senior Photos in Olympic Lot
August 13 - Mob Mile (Optional) @ Drake Stadium
August 18 - Parent Meeting - 6pm Exploration Building #221
August 22 - Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (Varsity/limited grade level)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Friday - On Own
Saturday - 9:00-10:30 Practice at Ocean/Idaho / Time trial makeup
August 2, 2026
Yesterday we had our first three mile time trial on San Vicente and had several very good times on a really slow course. Results We will do another on August 15 for those who missed yesterday. This week we will be brining our varsity athletes up to Mammoth on Wednesday info. Everyone who is not on the mammoth trip should continue with the summer training program. Volume should be 50% higher than when training began in mid June.
The team shop is open. You may begin ordering for delivery by the end of August.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
There is an opportunity for everyone to run 1 Mile at Drake Stadium. The Heartbreakers are hosting their Mob Mile at 7pm on August 13. This is a voluntary/non school event. Coach Richards and Lupi will be managing the timing/results for the event.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
August 13 - Mob Mile (Optional) @ Drake Stadium
August 18 - Parent Meeting - 6pm Exploration Building #221
August 22 - Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (Varsity/limited grade level)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Wednesday - Mammoth Trip / Practice on Own
Thursday - Mammoth Trip / Practice on Own
Friday - Mammoth Trip / Practice on Own
Saturday - Mammoth Trip / Practice on Own
July 26, 2026
We return to a regular practice schedule this week. The team shop is open. You may begin ordering for delivery by the end of August.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
August 18 - Parent Meeting - 6pm Exploration Building #221
August 22 - Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (Varsity/limited grade level)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 9:00-10:30 - Practice at Ocean/Idaho (3 mile time trial)
July 12, 2026
We finished up our early summer training with our last All Comers meet and tryout. We had about 250 athletes come to race with us and saw a lot of our athletes post big personal bests in the mile. Results
We begin our dead period so we will not have practice over the next two weeks. Everyone is strongly encouraged to continue with our training program and continue to build volume by 10% each week over the next two weeks.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
July 27 - Practice resumes at Ocean/Idaho
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
August 22 - Mountie Express Invitational @ Mt. San Antonio College (Varsity/limited grade level)
This weeks schedule: - Follow Road to Valhalla
July 5 , 2026
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend. We begin our last week of training before going on a two week break on Monday. We have regular practice Monday-Thursday and our All Comers on Saturday. The meet will be small with about 100 athletes competing along with us. The meet should last about 3 hours in total. The Mile is at the beginning of the meet. The two Mile will be near the end. If you already have a one mile time that you are ok with you should run the two mile and see where you are.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
July 11 - Santa Monica All Comers Meet/XC Tryout
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 8:30-11:30 - Santa Monica All Comers
June 28 , 2026
We finished up our last week of the summer at the track. We will be on Ocean Ave for practice through July 9.
Anyone who has yet to time trial should come to the All Comers meet on July 11 in the am. If you already have a one mile time that you are ok with you should run the two mile and see where you are.
On Saturday there is the Annual Palisades 5k. We regularly have participants and there is a HS race. If anyone is interested in competing register here.
We need everyone to get athletic clearance taken care of ASAP. A current physical, insurance card and questionnaires need to be completed and uploaded.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
July 11 - Santa Monica All Comers Meet/XC Tryout
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 4th of July Holiday - No practice Palisades 5k
June 21 , 2026
We continue preseason conditioning this week on the track and Ocean Ave.
Sign for Remind to get updates. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
July 11 - Santa Monica All Comers Meet/XC Tryout
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 9:00-10:30 - Practice at Ocean/Idaho
June 14, 2026
We had our All Comers and Tryout on Saturday. Results This week we begin our summer conditioning program in preparation for the Cross Country season. All who have submitted a physical via our google sheet are welcome to participate. We will will be adding our first group of athletes to our roster this week. We will continue to add as the summer progresses until we have reached our capacity (108). We have 10 athletes travelling to Eugene, Oregon this coming weekend to compete at the Nike Outdoor Nationals. This will be our final track and field meet of the season.
We will be posting to Remind for XC like we have in the past. This will be the last week where we post to the 2026 Track and Field list. Parents send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxcp to sign up for remind. Athletes send a message to 81010 and text the message @samoxca.
Upcoming events:
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
July 11 - Santa Monica All Comers Meet/XC Tryout
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Wednesday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Thursday - 3:00- 4:30- Practice on Track
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 9:00-10:30 - Practice at Ocean/Idaho
Saturday/Sunday Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
June 7, 2026
We had our first time trial for XC season last week. Results are posted. We have our final week of school and our second tryout on Saturday beginning at 4pm. We will sign up for events at practice this week.
Upcoming events:
June 13 - 4pm Santa Monica All-Comers Meet /XC Tryout
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
July 11 - Santa Monica All Comers Meet/XC Tryout
July 12-26 - Dead Period (No Practice)
August 5-9 - Mammoth XC Camp (Varsity)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:30- 3:30- Practice on Track
Tuesday - No Practice
Wednesday - 11:25-1:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 11:14)
Thursday - 12:45-1:30 (Period 6 begins at 12:45)
Friday - No Practice
Saturday - 4pm - Santa Monica All Comers / XC tryout
May 31, 2026
On Saturday Night we had Kinsley racing at the California State Championships in Fresno. He found himself in a large tactical race and although he did not run a personal best, he finished in 15th place.
With that, our season is complete. We will continue transitioning over to cross country this week with our first tryout on Wednesday. We are on a year end schedule and have period 6 every day.
If you still have a loaner uniform, please return it to Coach Saunders after you have washed it. We will add the costs of the uniform to your school account if not returned.
Upcoming events:
June 3 - Cross Country Tryouts (current students)
June 13 - Santa Monica All-Comers Meet /XC Tryout
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45- 3:45- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-3:45- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) -Mile Time Trial beginning at 3:45
Thursday - 2:45-3:45 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Friday - 2:45-3:30- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - OFF
May 24, 2026
The CIF Southern Section Masters Meet was at Moorpark High School on Saturday. Kingsley ran 8:59.99 for 3200m. That placed him 9th and qualified for the California State Championships on Saturday, May 30 in Clovis. He will race at 9:30.
Our team banquet is Tuesday. We will open the doors at 6:30 and begin at 7pm. Dinner will be served. Parents and guests are welcome to attend. Here is a link for Parent/Guest tickets.
Everyone who has finished the season should be doing doing some post season conditioning and preparation for the next year. If you have a loaner uniform, please return it to Coach Saunders after you have washed it.
Upcoming events:
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
Fri/Sat May 29/30 - CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
June 3 - Cross Country Tryouts
June 13 - Santa Monica All-Comers Meet /XC Tryout
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
This weeks schedule:
Monday - No School
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on Track
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 2:45-3:30- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 6:00pm CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis (Kingsley Races at 9:35)
May 17, 2026
The CIF Southern Section Divisional Finals were at Moorpark High School on Saturday. Our girls 4x4 and Kinsley represented Santa Monica well. The girls ran a season best 3:59.31 to place 6th. (19th overall) That mark puts them as the first alternate for next Saturday. Kingsley ran 9:09.48 for 3200m. That placed him 7th (15th overall) and qualified for the Masters meet on Saturday, May 23. To advance to the State Finals, he will need to place in the top six or run the state standard of 9:02.48.
Our team banquet is next week. We will open the doors at 6:30 and begin at 7pm. Dinner will be served. Parents and guests are welcome to attend. Here is a link for Parent/Guest tickets.
Everyone who has finished the season should be doing doing some post season conditioning and preparation for the next year. If you have a loaner uniform, please return it to Coach Saunders after you have washed it.
Upcoming events:
Sat. May 23 - CIF Southern Section Masters Meet @ Moorpark High
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
Fri/Sat May 29/30 - CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
June 3 - Cross Country Tryouts
June 13 - Santa Monica All-Comers Meet /XC Tryout
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on Track
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 2:45-3:30- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 10am- CIF Southern Section Masters Meet @ Moorpark High (no bus)
May 10, 2026
On Saturday we took a busload of athletes to Trabuco Hills High School For the Division 1 Prelims. This is one of the more challenging meets as the Southern Section is one of the toughest sections in America. We had alot of personal bests and our Girls 4x400 and Kingsley (3200m) advanced to Division Finals next Saturday at Moorpark High School.
For those who are still competing, we will have a regular practice schedule this week. Anyone who has finished the season we will start doing some post season conditioning and preparation for the next season. If you have a loaner uniform, please return it to Coach Saunders after you have washed it.
Upcoming events:
Sat. May 16 - CIF Southern Section Finals @ Moorpark High School
Sat. May 23 - CIF Southern Section Masters Meet @ Moorpark High
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
Fri/Sat May 29/30 - CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
June 3 - Cross Country Tryouts
June 13 - Santa Monica All-Comers Meet /XC Tryout
June 20/21 - Nike Outdoor Nationals @ Hayward Field, University of Oregon
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on Track
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-3:30- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 10am- CIF Southern Section Divisional Finals @ Moorpark High (no bus)
May 2, 2026
We finished our league season on a good note. Our Girl Frosh-Soph, Boys Frosh-Soph, Girls Varsity and Boys Varsity teams all won their divisions at the Ocean League Championships this week. This is the first time in my memory that we were able to win all four divisions in that meet. We were able to do it because everyone put in an exceptional effort and we scored in nearly every event. We had 12 Frosh Soph winners and 13 Varsity winners. 47 different athletes scored on in the Varsity and we will be bringing 29 to CIF Preliminaries at Trabuco Hills High School next Saturday.
For those who are still competing, we will have a regular practice schedule this week. Anyone who has finished the season will have this week off. You still need to come to 6th period but can use it as a study hall. If you have a loaner uniform, please return it to Coach Saunders after you have washed it.
Upcoming events:
Sat. May 9 - CIF Southern Section Division 1 Prelims @ Trabuco Hills High School
Sat. May 16 - CIF Southern Section Finals @ Moorpark High School
Sat. May 23 - CIF Southern Section Masters Meet @ Moorpark High
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
Fri/Sat May 29/30 - CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on Track
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 10am- CIF Southern Section Division 1 Prelims @ Trabuco Hills High School. (Bus departs Michigan Gate at 7am)
APRIL 26, 2 026
Our regular season is over and we now begin our march through the postseason. Our league championship is this week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. For Frosh Soph athletes this will be your final event of the year. For Varsity, you will need to win your event or come in 2nd/3rd and hit a qualifying time to advance to the CIF Southern Section Preliminaries.
All entered athletes will compete on Monday unless just in throwing events. Tuesday is throwers only. Thursday is only qualifying athletes. To qualify for finals, you will need to win your heat in a sprint event or come in top two in a distance event or be one on the top non winning times in your event. All sprint races will have eight person finals, distance 12 person finals.
Ocean League Finals SAMO Entries LIVE RESULTS
Upcoming events:
Mon. Apr 27 - Ocean League Prelims (All) @ Culver City High School
Tue. Apr 28 - Ocean League Finals (Throws only) @ Beverly Hills High School
Thu. Apr 30- Ocean League Finals (qualifiers) @ Culver City High School
Sat. May 9 - CIF Southern Section Division 1 Prelims @ Trabuco Hills High School
Sat. May 16 - CIF Southern Section Finals @ Moorpark High School
Sat. May 23 - CIF Southern Section Masters Meet @ Moorpark High
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
Fri/Sat May 29/30 - CIF State Championships @ Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:00 Ocean League Prelims (All) @ Culver City High School, Bus Departs at 12:00 - Practice 6th Period for those not competing.
Tuesday - Ocean League Finals (Throws only) @ Beverly Hills High School, Bus Departs @ 10:30 - Practice 6th Period for those not competing
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on the track
Thursday - 4:00 Ocean League Finals (qualifiers) @ Culver City High School, Bus Departs at 2:00 - Practice 6th Period for those not competing.
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - TBA
APRIL 19, 2 026
This past weekend we had another busy schedule with athletes competing at both the South Bay Championships and Mt. SAC Relays. We had some great performances. On Friday night our Frosh/Soph teams placed 3rd/6th overall of the 22 schools in attendance. I count 42 personal bests achieved at the West High this weekend. At Mt. SAC our relays were treated to a great meet with the top Collegiate and High School teams in the country competing. Our 4x800 relays earned times that will qualify them for CIF Prelims and our girls 4x400 showed they are one of the better teams in the Section. A pretty solid weekend.
Those were our last large events of the regular season. All that remains is a small tune up meet tomorrow with the Coastal League schools then our league prelims and finals.
We will celebrate our seniors tomorrow before the meet at 2:45. We will limit our entries to those who need some technical work or a tune up prior to league.
Upcoming events:
Mon. Apr 20- Coastal Lg. v. SAMO @ SAMO (Senior Day)
Mon. Apr 27 - Ocean League Prelims (All) @ Culver City High School
Tue. Apr 28 - Ocean League Finals (Throws only) @ Beverly Hills High School
Thu. Apr 30- Ocean League Finals (qualifiers) @ Culver City High School
Tue. May26 - Team Banquet and Awards
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 3:00 Coastal League v. Santa Monica @ SAMO (Senior Day Celebration before the meet)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30 - Practice on the track
Thursday - 3:15-4:45- Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - TBA
APRIL 12, 2026
We had a busy spring break. About 50 athletes showed up each day over break and worked on getting stronger as we prepare for the final three weeks of our regular season. We had athletes compete at the Stanford Invitational, Trabuco Hills Invitational and Arcadia Invitational. Many season bests were had and the competition at the meets was fierce.
We have a busy week ahead of us. On Wednesday, we will travel to Culver High School for our annual dual meet. Two busses will depart at 1:15.(We will finalize entries on Tuesday)
On Friday and Saturday we will participate in the South Bay Championships at West High in Torrance. Friday night is the Frosh Soph portion of the meet. beginning at 4:45. We will have a bus departing at 2:00. On Saturday morning there will be some unseeded 1600m races, Shot Put, Discus and Pole Vault beginning at 10am. Saturday evening, beginning at 5:00 will be the Varsity section of the meet. On Saturday, we will not have bus transportation. Entries will be finalized on Tuesday.
Also, on Saturday we have our boys and girls 4x800 relays, girls 4x400 competing at the Mt. SAC Relays @ Mt. San Antonio College.
Upcoming events:
Wed. Apr 15 @ Culver City (ALL)
Fri. Apr. 17 South Bay Frosh/Soph Champs @ West High(Frosh/Soph)
Sat. Apr. 18 Mt SAC Relays @ Mt. SAC (Invite Only)
Sat. Apr 18 South Bay Varsity Champs @ West High (Varsity)
Mon. Apr 20- Coastal Lg. v. SAMO @ SAMO
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 3:00 v. Culver City @ Culver High School (Busses depart Michigan Gate at 1:15)
Thursday - 2:15-3:45- Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-3:30 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) for non South Bay Frosh Soph
4:45pm South Bay Frosh Soph Championships @ West Torrance HS - Bus departs @ 2:00
Saturday - 10am South Bay Championships (Morning Session) Arrive TBD
5pm South Bay Championships Evening Session -Arrive TBD
TBA Mt. SAC RELAYS @ Mt. San Antonio College
April 1, 2026
Spring Break is upon us and we will have practice from 9am-11am Monday- Friday. There will be limited competition with Varsity athletes competing by invitation only.
Upcoming events:
Spring Break practices 9-11 am Mon.-Fri. @ Samo
4/3-4/4 -Trabuco Hills Invitational (invite only)
4/3-4/4 -Stanford Invitational (invite only)
4/10-4/11 - Arcadia Invitational (invite only)
4/15- @ Culver City (all)
4/17-4/18 - Mt. SAC Relays (invite only)
4/17- 4/18 South Bay Championships @ West Torrance High (all)
March 22, 2026
We finished up another busy week on the track. Saturday we hosted 450 athletes to Samo for our Invitational. We had multiple event wins, plenty of medals won and multiple PRs. Our Girls relays ran some fast times. The 4x400 clocked 4:00.18 which ranks 10th in the Southern Section following Saturdays competitions. The 4x800 clocked 9:49.71 to post the 13th best time in the section. (Results) At 10pm Saturday we had athletes race the Distance Meet of Champions at Arroyo High School. Kingsley broke the school record in the 3200m clocking 9:01.92 finishing 3rd.
On Tuesday, we have picture day. Please bring your uniform top for the picture in the Greek to start practice. On Wednesday, we a league meet starting at 2:45. This will be our final competition before Spring break. We will have practice over spring break and limited competitions.
Upcoming events:
Tue. Mar 24- Picture Day in the Greeks
Wed. Mar 25 - Ocean League Cluster Meet @ Samo (All)
Spring Break practices 9-11 am Mon.-Fri.
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:31) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Picture Day in the Greeks - Practice on Track to follow(Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 2:45 Ocean League Cluster @ SAMO (Period 6 begins @ 1:47) - Set Up at lunch
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - OFF
March 15, 2026
On Thursday and Friday we had six athletes competing at the Nike Indoor Nationals at The Armory in New York. Lucy placed 8th in the Freshman 400 in 1:00.40, Shenandoah 58.30 (400m) 25.87 (200m) set school records. Kingsley placed 4th in the Emerging Elite two mile in a school record 9:13.29 and the boys 4xMile relay (Leo, Kingsley, Emerson, Phineaus) placed 7th in the Championships race in another school record 18:13.17. At home we had a bus load of athletes competing at the Nike Redondo Track Festival on Friday and Saturday. Scores of medals and personal bests were achieved.
We will be hosting our invitational this Saturday. We have 22 schools scheduled to compete and will have a full day out on the track. We will enter all eligible athletes into at least one event. Everyone is expected to help our in managing the event.
Upcoming events:
Sat. Mar 21 - Santa Monica Invitational @ Samo (All)
Sat. Mar 21 - HiRacer Distance Meet of Champions @ Arroyo High (Qualifiers)
Tue. Mar 24- Picture Day
Wed. Mar 25 - Ocean League Cluster Meet @ Samo (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:31) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55 - 3:30 Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:47) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30-4:00 Santa Monica Invitational at SAMO (Arrive by 7:30)
6:30 -HiRacer Distance Meet of Champions @ Arroyo High (Leo/Kingsley)
March 8, 2026
We finished up another busy week on the track. On Wednesday, we hosted the Coastal League for a quick meet. We posted a number of personal bests. (results) On Friday and Saturday we drove out to Moorpark for the Don Green Invitational. We earned 37 medals (coming this week), won the girls Varsity 4x800 (Ella, Charlie, Crystal, Ariella), Boys JV High Jump (Liam) and set the meet record and an 18 year old school record winning the Boys Varsity DMR in 10:37.25. (Leo, Senam, Emerson, Kingsley) (results)
We have another busy week ahead. Our top varsity and frosh soph will be competing at Nike Indoor Nationals and the Nike Redondo Track Festival . For the rest, this will be a training week. We will have the final competition schedule and entries for Redondo on Tuesday.
Samo is still on on a testing schedule this week with adjusted practice times on Monday and Tuesday.
Our fundraising for the track season continues. Fundraising forms can be found here
Upcoming events:
Thu/Fri, March 12/13 - Nike Indoor Nationals @ The Armory, New York (6 qualifying athletes)
Fri/Sat, March 13/14 - Nike Redondo Track Festival @ Redondo Union High School (Qualifiers)
Sat. Mar 21 - Santa Monica Invitational @ Samo (All)
Sat. Mar 21 - HiRacer Distance Meet of Champions @ Arroyo High (Qualifiers)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 1:40-3:30 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:31) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Tuesday - 3:45-5:15 - Practice on Track (no period 6) - Gold Gym weight room until 5
Wednesday - 1:55 - 3:30 Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:47) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:30pm Nike Redondo Track Festival @ Redondo Union High School (Limited entries - Transport TBA)
2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:00am - Nike Redondo Track Festival @ Redondo Union High School (Bus departs Michigan Gate @ 6:00)
March 1, 2026
Last week brought us our home opener v. Venice/El Segundo, and a beautiful day at Malibu High School. We posted an exceptional number of personal bests and won a score of medals.
We have a busy week ahead. Samo is on a testing schedule this week which will move our practice times around. We are hosting the Coastal League on Wednesday at 2:30pm with a team fundraiser at Chipotle on the Promenade afterwards. We then travel a bus to Moorpark on Friday and Saturday for the Don Green Invitational. Friday will be mostly distance and JV Field events, Saturday, Sprints and Varsity Field. Our entries are limited. Next week we have the Nike Redondo Invitational. Those entries are due on Tuesday. If you are unavailable that weekend, please let Coach Lupi know by Tuesday. We will post entries for Moorpark and Redondo on Wednesday.
Our fundraising for the track season continues. Fundraising forms can be found here
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, March 4 - 2:30p Coastal League v. Santa Monica @ SAMO (All)
Friday, March 6 - 3:30p Don Greene Invitational @ Moorpark High School (50x) Distance/JV Field
Saturday, March 7 -8:30a Don Greene Invitational @ Moorpark High School (50x) Sprints/Varsity Field
Thu/Fri, March 12/13 - Nike Indoor Nationals @ The Armory, New York (5 qualifying athletes)
Fri/Sat, March 13/14 - Nike Redondo Track Festival @ Redondo Union High School (Limited entries)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 1:40-3:30 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 1:31) - North Gym weight Room until 4p
Tuesday - 3:45-5:00 - Practice on Track (no period 6) - Gold Gym weight room until 5
Wednesday - 2:30 - Coastal League v. Santa Monica on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47) Setup during Lunch,
5:00-9:00- Chipotle Fundraiser - 1218 3rd St. Promenade
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track - Gold Gym weight room til 5
Friday - 3:00pm Don Green Invitational @ Moorpark High School (Bus departs Michigan Gate @1:00)
2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30am - Don Green Invitational @ Moorpark High School (Bus departs Michigan Gate @ 6:00)
February 22, 2026
Saturday brought us our season opener as we joined 10 other schools at Brentwood School for the Rey Humphrey Invitational. Personal bests were numerous and many medals were won. Full results
We have a busy week ahead. We are hosting Venice and El Segundo on Wednesday at 3pm then travel two bus loads to Malibu on Saturday. We will be posting entries for both by Tuesday night.
Our fundraising for the track season continues. Fundraising forms can be found here
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, Feb 25 - 3:00p El Segundo, Venice, Santa Monica @ SAMO (All)
Saturday, Feb 28 - 8:30a Marie Smith / Malibu Invitational @ Malibu High (All)
Wednesday, March 4 - 3:00p Coastal League v. Santa Monica @ SAMO (All)
Friday, March 6 - 3:30p Don Greene Invitational @ Moorpark High School (50x) Distance/JV Field
Saturday, March 7 -8:30a Don Greene Invitational @ Moorpark High School (50x) Sprints/Varsity Field
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) - North Gym Weight Room Until 5p
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 3:00 - El Segundo, Venice v. Santa Monica on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47) Setup during Lunch
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track -
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30am - Marie Smith / Malibu Invitational @ Malibu High School (Busses departs Michigan gate at 6:30)
February 15, 2026
On Saturday we had 400+ athletes registered for our All Comers Meet. We saw many great preseason marks and are now ready to get the season started. (Results)
This week we will lock in our roster for the season. On Tuesday, we will begin practice in Coach Saunders room to hand out uniforms, handle some administrative details and discuss the season.
If you have purchased a uniform, you may wear it beginning next weekend at Brentwood. Our team shop is open through the 18th if you would like to order anything.
We will be bringing 50 athletes to the Rey Humphrey Invitational at Brentwood School on Saturday departing Michigan gate at 7:30 and will finalize our entries on Tuesday.
We have begun our fundraising for the track season. Athletes were given a form to complete to help in raising funds. It can be found here
Upcoming events:
Saturday, Feb 21 - 8:45am Rey Humphrey Invitational @ Brentwood School (Limited entries)
Wednesday, Feb 25 - 3:00 El Segundo, Venice, Santa Monica @ SAMO (All)
Saturday, Feb 28 - Marie Smith / Malibu Invitational @ Malibu High (All)
This weeks schedule:
Monday - No School
Tuesday - 2:36-4:15 - Team Meeting in Ex 221 followed by Practice
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:45am - Rey Humphrey Invitational @ Brentwood School (Bus departs Michigan gate at 7:30).
February 8, 2026
On Saturday we had 10 athletes compete at the California Winter Championships at Arcadia HS. Kingsley led the team with a 4th place finish in the 3000m with a school record shattering 8:39.35. Shenandoah broke her 150m and 300m records. Roman 150 and Charlie 600m also posted new school bests. (Results) This week we host our final home comers meet as we complete our preparation for out season openers. We will need all hands on deck for this event as it will likely be double the size of our last all comers. On Tuesday, we will have our preseason parents meeting at 6pm in Ex221 (Coach Saunders room) Thursday, we will not have practice. Our girls soccer team will host a CIF playoff game beginning at 5:00 and we will need to keep the track clear.
This weeks schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
6pm Parents Meeting Room Ex 221 (Coach Saunders Room)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - No Practice - Easy on Own
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30am - Santa Monica All Comers (All Athletes)
January 25, 2026
We have a full week of practice this week and an opportunity to get in a preseason competition if anyone would like. On Saturday we will have several athletes competing at the Redondo Winter Championship Qualifier. This is the final event to qualify for the California Winter Championships at Arcadia High School next week. The second team store is open and you may order through Monday night. This is our final team store for the season. That order will arrive around March 1.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 2:15-3:45 - Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 9am - Redondo Winter Championships @ Redondo Union High School 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach, CA
January 18, 2026
This week we continue with another week of conditioning as we gear up for the season. Everyone should have Track and Field listed on their schedule for 6th period at this point. If you do not, you will need to go to where you are assigned. There are some who are listed in 6th period but have not added track and field to their CIF Home Campus account. If you do not have that cleared, you may not practice. Our first team store has closed. That order should arrive by February 20. A second store is now open and you may order through the end of next week. That order will arrive around March 1.
Our schedule:
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
January 11, 2026
We finished up our first week of the year with a great event on Saturday. We hosted 242 athletes at our All Comers and saw many great performances and personal bests. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the meet successful. Results are posted to our athletic.net page.
Our team store is open. If you would like to purchase a uniform or other Samo gear you may through Friday. We will have uniforms available to borrow for the season but I recommend getting one to keep.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) Team Meeting at 2:45
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
January 4, 2026
Happy New Year to all. We begin our season in earnest on Tuesday as we start the spring semester and begin preparing for the track and field season. This week we will need to make certain your schedules are correct for the spring. If you have made the team please make certain that your schedule reflects our class during 6th period. We have an all comers meet again this Saturday. Everyone is expected to participate. See you all on Tuesday.
Our schedule:
Monday - No School
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) Team Meeting at 2:45
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30-1:00 Santa Monica All Comers Meet on Track arrive by 7:30
December 21, 2025
I hope everyones holiday break is off to a great start. If you are travelling, please make certain to stay active and attempt to get some work in while away. We will have some optional practices on campus over the next two weeks. If you are in town it is a great way to get in some quality work.
Our schedule for the next two weeks:
Monday - 9:00-11:00 Practice on track
Tuesday - 9:00-11:00 Practice on track
Wednesday- 9:00-11:00 Practice on track
December 14, 2025
This week bring us to Final Exams. Our schedule will be a little off due to the odd schedule. We have posted the athletes (by id #) who have been added to the track and field team to our track page. There are still opportunities to be added to the team. Many did not complete their documentation so they could not be added.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - Finals (no practice)
Wednesday - Finals (no practice)
Thursday - 11:20-1:20pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @11:14)
Friday - 12:50-2:20 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 12:35)
December 7, 2025
We had our track and field tryout (results) on Wednesday and All Comers meet (results) on Saturday. Coaches will be going thru the tryout lists/results and begin selecting the track & field team this week. Please be certain to have your CIF clearance complete and have track and field selected as your spring sport. We cannot add anyone to the roster without this information.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
6:00-7:30 - Cross Country Awards Banquet in the Cafeteria
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 2:45-3:30 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - OFF
November 30, 2025
Now that we are finished with our Cross Country season, we can celebrate with our year end banquet and awards presentation. All athletes, parents and family are welcome to attend on Monday, December 8 at 6pm in the cafeteria. A catered meal will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday. Tickets for Parents/Family may be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/5513670?schoolId=CA19033
We begin our Track and Field Tryouts this week. For those who ran the Warrior mile, we have a 1600m time. Anyone who would like to attempt to best that mark or try a sprint race may do so at our Wednesday Tryout or at the All Comers meet on Saturday morning. On Wednesday we will run the 100m, 1600m and 400m.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47) Tryout 3:30-5:00
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 8:30-1:00 Santa Monica All Comers Meet on Track arrive by 7:30
November 23, 2025.
Saturday brought us back to Mt. SAC for the CIF Southern Section Finals. Again our athletes were on the rain course with a spot at the California State Championships on the line. The Southern Section is arguably the most difficult section in the country and getting out of Division one is particularly difficult.
Our boys and girls ran great races but were unable to advance to the State finals. (Amelia and SadieE ran lifetime bests)
Sadly, after nearly 6 months of training, our season has officially come to an end. We will continue with workouts in preparation for the track season and still finalizing the details on our season ending. Our track and field tryouts are schedule for Dec. 3 after school and at our All Comers meet on Dec. 6.
Those who have loaner uniform tops, please wash them and return them this week.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
November 16, 2025.
Saturday brought us back to Mt. SAC for the CIF Southern Section Semi-Finals. The rain course was opened up and rain it did. Our teams were still able to post some great times and will return to Mt. SAC this Saturday for finals despite the conditions.
Our Boys team placed 5th in their heat and was one place out of advancing to the finals. Kingsley was able to advance as an individual placing 4th in 14:50.9. Our top six boys all covered the course in under 16 minutes. The Ladies ran tough race in an absolute downpour. Their 3rd place finish advances them as a team to finals. Selin paced the girls with a 3rd place finish in a personal best time of 17:35.2. Crystal (18:22.5) Ella (18:42.4) Naomi (18:48.4) Marina (19:51.0) all ran lifetime bests. Results
We will return to Mt. SAC next Saturday for Finals and a chance to make the State Championships. Kinsley will race at 9:45, the Girls at 11:00.
The varsity boys (minus Kingsley) will have this week off. Everyone else will be back to working out in preparation for the track and field tryouts and season. Our tryouts will be on December 3 after school and at our all comers on December 6.
Those who have loaner uniform tops, please wash them and return them this week.
We are finalizing the details on our season ending banquet and will have information out this week.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - CIF Southern Section Finals - Hilmer Lodge Stadium @ Mt. San Antonio College- ticket
Bus departs Michigan Gate at 7:00- Boys Race at 9:45, Girls Race at 11:00 - Team will set up inside of the Champions Parking structure
November 9, 2025.
Last Wednesday, we captured the Ocean League Championship in dominating fashion. The Girls Varsity team won with a score of 17 finishing 1,2,3,4,6,7,8. Crystal won the race in 18:51. The Varsity boys posted a perfect score (15). Kingsley (15:24) led the 1-7 sweep. Our freshmen and JV teams also won their Ocean League races. Results
Our postseason roster has been set and those still competing will continue with workouts. For those who are not on the postseason roster, you have an easy week. We will still meet for 6th period but you can use the time to catch up/get ahead on your classwork. If you are participating in a winter sport, you may see your counselor and switch over to that sport.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - No School - Easy run on own.
Wednesday - Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 Practice on Track
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - CIF Southern Section Semi-Finals - Hilmer Lodge Stadium @ Mt. San Antonio College- ticket
Bus departs Michigan Gate at 5:30- Boys Race at 8:09, Girls Race at 9:01 - Team will set up inside of the Champions Parking structure
November 2, 2025.
We enter our final week of the regular season prepared for league final and a long post season run. Last week we had a great evening at the Warrior Mile. 83 Vikings participated and 74 of them left with a personal best at that distance. We had 12 boys go sub 5:00 while 14 of our girls broke 6:00. Selin (5:14.6) & Kingsley (4:19..1) led the charge. Results
This Wednesday we have our league (Ocean) finals and will race at Columbia Park along with the Pioneer League. The course will be very similar to the one we ran on October 8. Everyone will be entered into the meet and will race at their level. Our seven varsity runners are posted.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 12:00p Ocean and Pioneer League Finals at Columbia Park 4045 190th St. Torrance.
12:00 - Freshman Boys
12:30 - Freshman/JV Girls
1:00 - JV Boys
1:30 - Varsity Girls
2:30 - Varsity Boys
2 busses depart from Michigan gate. 1st at 10:30, 2nd at 11:30 - Freshmen and JV girls on first bus.
Thursday - OFF
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 9:00-11:00 Long Run on Own
October 27, 2025.
On Saturday we had a full busload head to Mt. San Antonio College for the 77th running of the Mt. SAC XC Invitational. We saw some fast times from just about everyone over a tough three mile course. The Freshmen led us off at with the boys 5th led by Aiden (7th 17:16.8) our Frosh girls led by Sadie E. (41st 21:59.1) followed up with an 8th place finish. Our Soph Boys (Asher- 32nd 18:20) finished 12th. The JV Boys (Ian -17th 17:29.3) placed 5th. Our JV Girls packed up (Addy 5th, Lili 6th, Varona 8th, Marina, 10th, Maia 12th) and dominated their race beating second place Long Beach Wilson by 12 points.
In the Varsity races, our Varsity boys raced in the Individual Sweepsstakes race. All six of the boys ran their course records placing 12th while Kingsley placed 6th in 15:16.9. The Girls also picked up course records for the team. Selin led the race from wire to wire winning in 18:38.0 and the girls won the race besting 2nd Place Ayala by 14pts.
This week we have our last meet prior to league finals. We will race the Warrior Mile at West High School on Wednesday. This meet will have 19x 1600m races. Everyone will be entered into seeded heats beginning at 6:15pm. We will depart from the Michigan Gate at 4pm.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:47-3:16 pm- P6Study Hall - 6:00p Warrior Mile at West High School - 20401 Victor St, Torrance, CA - Busses depart Michigan Gate at 4pm, return +/- 10pm. Heat sheets will be posted on Monday.
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice at Gold Gym weight room
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 9:00-11:00 Practice at Ocean Montana
October 19, 2025
We had a good morning in Griffith Park on Saturday at the Bell Gardens Invitational. Led by Phineaus (16:08) and Addy (20:30) we covered the fairly flat course posting bunch of personal bests (10x) while taking home 34 medals. Official results have yet to be posted but should be on our athletic.net page soon.
This week we have a PSAT flex schedule and will do our team photo on Monday. Please bring your uniform top to practice on Monday. We will compete at the Mt. SAC Invitational at Mt. San Antonio College on Saturday. We have been accepted into Sweepstakes races. Acceepted entries and schedule will be posted Monday evening.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:20-4:30 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:11) Team Photo in the Greek at 2:20
Tuesday - Easy run on your own
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice at Gold Gym weight room
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday -Mt. SAC Invitational at Mt. San Antonio College - Bus departs at 5:30am from Michigan gate, returns +/- 12pm. Final Schedule will be posted Monday.
October 12, 2025
The team made it back from Fresno after a successful run at the Clovis Invitational. This was billed as the most competitive XC meet in the US this year and it was exceptional with nearly 300 school competing. Our Varsity teams ran well in their races on the hilly 5,000m course. Led by Selin (6th-18:27), our Girls placed 10th in their race. Kingsley (10th-15:46) led the Boys to a 6th place finish. Results You can watch the races here .
This week we have another good training week with some of our JV/Frosh Soph team competing at the Bell Garden Invitational in Griffith Park. Entries This is a different course than we ran a few weeks ago and is fairly flat three mile course and begins at the Autry Museum.
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - 1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:45 - Practice at Gold Gym weight room
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday -Bell Gardens Invitational at Griffith Park - Bus departs at 6:30am from Michigan gate, returns +/- 2pm.
8:30 - Sr Boys - 9:00 Sr Girls- 9:30 Jr Boys- 10:00 Jr Girls - 10:30 So Boys - 11:00 So Girls - 11:30 Fr Boys 12:00 Fr. Girls
October 10, 2025
On Wednesday, we had our first league race at Columbia Park . Several athletes had their first chance to represent Samo at the varsity level and they stepped up and won both the girls and boys races. Our ladies (Addy, Maia, Savanna, Rudy, Lila, Sophia and SadieTM) were able to fend of Culver City and win 30-42. The gentlemen, (Phinneas, Ian, Sean, Gavin, Guy, Sisto and Asher) also were able to run away from Culver 24-47. Our JV boys were paced by Tobin (1st 18:12) and won 23-32 results
We have finished our prerace run on the course and checked into Clovis on Friday evening as the Varsity team prepares to race at Woodward Park in the Morning. Our Varsity Girls will race at 7:15, Varsity Boys at 9:40, Frosh/Soph Girl 10:45 and Frosh Soph Boys at 11:15. If you would like to get up early and watch, HD runners has a free live stream .
October 5, 2025
On Friday, we had two busloads of Vikings travel to the PV Peninsula for the Palos Verdes Invitational. It was a shortened (2 mile) course that featured a trip up "Agony" hill. We had several great individual performances and solid team finishes. Race winners (Lucy, Makena, Sofia, Addy, SadieT, Naomi and Ella) all received a cool pair of sunglasses for their efforts. Selin was a close 2nd in the Varsity 1 race but was able to secure a top ten time ever on the PV course blazing 11:53. Our Freshman girls won their race, Frosh Boys (2nd), Varsity Girls (2nd), JV Girls (2nd) JV Boys (4th) Varsity Boys (4th). Results
We have another busy week ahead. There are two races on the calendar. On Wednesday, we will have our league meet at Columbia Park. Everyone will be entered to compete in this race except those going to Clovis on Friday. We will have two busses departing school at 12:15. The race schedule will be 1:45- JV Boys, 2:10 Girls, 2:40 - Varsity Boys. This is a scoring race versus all of the teams in our league. We will be looking to win the meet.
On Friday, we will travel to Fresno for the Clovis Invitational. This meet is another large, competitive event that is run on the state meet course at 5,000 meters. (3.125mi) Our entrants and details
Our schedule:
Monday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) Team Meeting at 2:45 (Seniors bring uniforms for pictures)
Tuesday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday - Ocean League Meet @ Columbia Park 4045 190th St. Torrance. Two busses depart Michigan gate at 12:15
JV Boys 1:45, Girls 2:10, Varsity Boys 2:40 Return +/- 4pm (Non participants check in with Coleen p6)
Thursday - Easy run on own
Friday - 10:45- Three Vans depart from Olympic Lot for Fresno
2:45-3:30 - Practice on Track (everyone dismissed at the bell)
Saturday - Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park, 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA Watch Live
7:15 Varsity Girls - 9:40 Varsity Boys - 10:45 Frosh/Soph Girls - 11:10 Frosh/Soph Boys
September 28, 2025
Yesterday we brought a group to Griffith Park for the Bellarmie / Sacred Heart Invitational. Lead by James (2nd) and Savannah (6th), we won both the girls and boys JV division races. We earned 14 medals and both teams placed 10th overall among the 67 teams (including the other schools varsity teams) Results
This week we have another odd schedule but will continuing to focus on our hill strength. On Friday, we compete in the Palos Verdes Invitational. This is a two mile course and features a single ("Agony") hill and a one-on-one racing format. Everyone is entered into this meet and we will travel two busses with staggered departure times. The Freshman races begin at 11am. JV (12:40) Varsity (2:30) Info
Our schedule for the week:
Monday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - Easy on Own
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - No School - On Own
Friday - Palos Verdes Invitational @ PV Course 2020 Palos Verdes Drive, Palos Verdes, CA
Freshman Bus Departs Michigan Gate @ 9:30
JV/Varsity Bus Departs Michigan Gate @ 11:00
Saturday- 9:00-11:00 Practice at Ocean/Montana
September 21, 2025
We had an exceptional night on Friday at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic. We saw many medals won, a fleet of personal bests, two team second places and two team wins. Our Varsity Girls and Freshman Boys teams earned second place finishes in their races. The girls team time of 93:46 was the sixth fastest time of the night overall. Our Varsity Boys and Freshman Girls both won their races. The boys time of 77:07 was also the 6th fastest time of the night. (Results)
This week we start a new training cycle and will begin working on our strength. The next few courses we run will be fairly hilly so you can expect to find us training for them.
On Saturday, we will bring a bus load (50) to the Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational at Griffith Park. Some folks need some rest while others a little more race experience. We will discuss at practice on Monday and post our entries that night. Our bus will depart at 7:30 am and return around 1pm.
Our schedule for the week:
Monday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36) **Team meeting at 2:45
Tuesday - No School. On own
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 2:10-3:40 - Practice at Gold Gym
Friday - 2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday-Bellarmie/Sacred Heart Invitational @ Griffith Park Bus departs at 7:30am from Michigan gate, returns +/- 1pm.
Saturday- 9:00-11:00 Varsity Practice (Open to all) @ Top of Franklin Hill
September 14, 2025
On Saturday, a handful of athletes ran in their first race of the season at the Brentwood Invitational and walked away with five personal bests on a hilly course (Becca, Evangeline, Kai, Ethan, Kahlo). (Results)
This week we will taper a little and get ready to fly on Friday at the Woodbridge Invitational at the Great Park in Irvine. Woodbridge is a very flat and fast course. The later races will be run under the lights. All athletes will run at their grade level unless on Varsity. We will be taking two busses down on Friday. We have entered the entire team, so if healthy, we expect you on the bus ready to go. This meet typically draws 10,000+ athletes from around the world and has a festival atmosphere. Parents planning on joining, please review the directions & parking instructions, in advance as it can be a challenge to get in without this information.
Our schedule for the week:
Monday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday -2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:15-4:30 - Practice on Track
Friday - Woodbridge Invitational at the Great Park, Irvine- two busses depart the Michigan Gate at 1:30. Returns around midnight. (Samo Schedule)
Saturday- Easy on own
September 7, 2025
We had our first three miler on Saturday at Dana Hills. Our Varsity Girls had a 8th place finish in the invitational race while our boys ran an unintentionally shortened race placing 7th. Kingsley (10th) Selin (24th) medaled in the Varsity races. Amelia, Sofia, Aiden, August and Naomi also medaled in their races. Additionally, we had 30 personal bests for three miles results. On Friday we had a time trial for those who did not race at Dana Hills. We had many impressive times there and almost everyone looks ready to compete. Results
This week we continue to work on increasing our leg speed and pacing. We will have a handful of athletes compete next Saturday at the Brentwood Small School Invitational at Brentwood School.
Our schedule for the week:
Monday -2:45-4:15 - Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:10-4:40pm- Practice at Gold Gym weight room (after school)
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday -Long Run on your own
Brentwood Small Schools Invitational at Brentwood School 100 S. Barrington, Los Angeles, 90049. Girls race 8:30, Boys 9:15. We will only enter about 15 athletes to this event and will post them on Monday. We will not have transportation to this event. Please arrive at 7:30.
August 31,2025
We had a great week of training an are ready for our first three mile test. This week we head to the Dana Hills Invitational on Saturday. There are over 90 schools registered so we will have some tough competition to race. (entries)
Week of 9/1-9/7
Our schedule for the week:
Monday - Labor Day - Easy Run on own
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:10-4:40pm- Practice on Track (after school)
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - Dana Hills Invitational at Dana Hills High School (3333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92692) - Bus departs Michigan Gate at 5:30am - Our first race will be at 8:00 (Varsity Boys) and Last at 10:30(Freshman Girls) We should arrive back by 1pm. Info
August 24,2025
We had our first taste of competition this Saturday at the Mountie Xpress Invitational at Mt. SAC. 62 schools and 1700+ athletes raced the two mile version of the famed Mt. SAC course. Our Vikings showed exceptionally well. The Freshman led off the meet with our Girls placing 3rd and Boys 4th in their division earning eight medals in the process. Our Junior Girls won their division earning seven medals and our Senior boys also won their race with all six medaling. Kingsley was the individual winner of the Senior race clocking 10:05.5 for two miles. In the overall results among the 62 schools, our girls finished 6th, boys 3rd. We earned 25 medals and a pair of HiRacer shoes. Results
This week week we have our first full week of school and our odd practice schedule. We also have been invited to have a team party at Heartbreak Santa Monica. They will be providing drink/pizza, giveaways and some discounts on gear you may need.
Week of 8/25-8/30
Our schedule for the week:
Monday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Tuesday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
5:00-7:00 Team Party @ Heartbreak Santa Monica 2430 Main Street, Santa Monica
Wednesday -1:55-3:30pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins at @1:47)
Thursday - 3:10-4:40pm- Practice on Track (after school)
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - 9:00-11:00 Practice at Ocean/Montana
August 16,2025
Week of 8/18-8/23
Im writing from training camp in Mammoth. We are thru our fourth day and many miles of camp. We will be returning to Santa Monica tomorrow and will get our season started this week. We have our first competition of the season scheduled for Saturday at Mt. SAC and will post the list of those competing on Monday. We will be brining a limited number of athletes to this event.
We will have our Parent Meeting on Tuesday at 6pm in Expo 221. Our first period 6 practice will be on Thursday. Practices will be 1.5 hours most days. We will begin our warmup roughly 10 min after our period begins. Please be ready to warm up at posted practice times.
Our schedule for the week:
Monday -3:00-4:30pm- Practice at Ocean/Montana
Tuesday - 3:00-4:30pm- Practice at Ocean/Montana
6:00-7:30 Parent Meeting 221 Expo
Wednesday -3:00-4:30pm- Practice at Ocean/Montana
Thursday - 2:15-3:45pm- Practice on Track (Period 6 Begins @ 2:03)
Friday - 2:45-4:15- Practice on Track (Period 6 begins @ 2:36)
Saturday - Mountie Express Invitational at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC, 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789) - Bus departs Michigan Gate at 5:30am - Our first race will be at 7:45 (Frosh Girls) and Last at 11:15 (Varsity Boys) We should arrive back by 2pm.
August 9, 2025
Week of 8/11-8/16
We had a great time trial this am. I was very impressed with how everyone showed up and competed today and am excited to get the season started. Results
We have posted the fall roster to the cross country page by ID number. If you would like to order team swag and personal uniforms, you may do so from our team store. We will be ordering tshirts for everyone and will have competition uniforms available for all. You are not required to purchase anything.
Our schedule for this week:
Monday - Tue 3:00-4:30pm- Practice at Ocean/Montana
Wednesday - Athletes headed to Mammoth depart 9am from Michigan Gate
Non Mammoth athletes will train on their own.
Wednesday- Easy
Thursday - Tempo
Friday- Easy
Saturday - Long
August 3, 2025
Week of 8/4-8/9
Our dead weeks have passed and I hope that you all have been getting your mileage in as we head into the start of the season. As of today we have 126 students who have expressed interest in joining our team and 71 who have turned in CIF clearance information. If CIF clearance has not been completed, you may not participate with the team. We will begin shaving down our roster this week. The easiest way to not be included is by not being cleared. Please do so ASAP.
Our schedule for this week:
Monday - Friday 3:00-4:30pm- Practice at Ocean/Montana
Saturday - 9-11 am - San Vicente 3 Mile time trial
July 20, 2025
Week of 7/20-7/26
We had a great week of training ending with our longest run of the season on Saturday. The next two weeks will be our dead period where coaches cannot meet with athletes. Everyone will be expected to be building mileage by 10% each of the next two weeks. The training schedule can be found on the cross country page.
July 13, 2025
Week of 7/14-7/19
We had a good day at our All Comers Meet on Saturday. We welcomed 247 participants yesterday and had a many nice marks from our athletes trying out. Thank you to all of parents and athletes for helping to run a very successful event.
We get back at it this week. We will continue practice at Ocean/Montana from 3:00-5:30 Monday-Thursday. We will also meet there on Saturday from 9-11.
Please communicate with Coach Lupi if you will miss any practices. There are several whom have not communicated all summer and are in danger of being dropped from the roster.
July 7,2025
Cross Country Practice moves to Ocean/Montana 3:00-4:30
Our practices will be at Ocean and Montana through July 17. Please bring a water bottle with you. We will be increasing our volume and introducing some pace to the workouts. Our second tryout/all comers meet is on Saturday beginning at 8:30. Those who are out of town should be continuing with training increasing runs to 4/5 days per week.
June 14,2025
Cross Country Tryout
We had our first tryout for the season today. We had 55 athletes try out. Results are linked. Practice begins Monday at the track from 3:00-4:30.
March 15, 2025
Viking Track & Field is off to a great start!
Early this season, athletes have been running, jumping, and throwing in two all-comer, two dual, one cluster, one invitational, one festival, and one relay meet!
In the March 11 cluster meet, there were no less than:
10 Season Best performances
25 Personal Record performances
Then, at the 22nd Annual California Relays at Long Beach Wilson High School on March 14, two Varsity 4 x 800m relay teams posted amazing early season times!
Girls Varsity, 3rd Place @ 10:12.97
Boys Varsity, 1st Place @ 8:08.68
Navigate to the Records & Stats tab (drop-down under "More") and note school records.
Go Vikings!
November 1, 2024
Ocean League Championships- Columbia Park, Torrance (November 6)
Athletes will meet for a 11:00 am bus departure. Bring a lunch and fluids.
Parent volunteers @11:30 for set-up.
(Reach out if you can help.)
1:00 pm JV Girls (includes Frosh/Soph)
1:30 JV Boys (includes Frosh/Soph)
2:00 Varsity Girls
2:30 Varsity Boys
3:00 Finish
Our competition includes: Beverly Hills, Centennial, Inglewood, Morningside, Culver, Lawndale, Leuzinger, and Hawthorne.
Let's Go SAMO!
October 30, 2024
Important Reminders/Dates
10/29, Tuesday - Senior Banners and team picture (Bring your uniform)
10/30, Wednesday - Warrior Mile (The bus leaves "right after lunch, on the dot!")
10/31, Thursday - Halloween run in costume (TBD)!
11/1, Friday - Guest Coach Aria (drills).
11/2, Saturday - All--Practice at Clover Park, 9:00 - 11 am
12-2pm Nike Speed Research Lab experience for the Girls' Team @
Blue Ribbon Sports in S.M.
X Country Banquet on Monday, November 25th -
The banquet will be a dessert potluck, (Time- evening, TBD)
October 22, 2024
Saturday, October 26
The 76th Annual Mt. SAC XC Invitational
(high school division website with spectator links)
The Bus leaves at 6:00 am for a morning filled with great races, with the last race at 10:46 am.
Spectator ticket purchase here.
Pdf of the Race Schedule (posted on 10/20/24 @ 8:00pm)
Official RESULTS here with a Boys Varsity WIN!
MORE Important Info.
10/24, Thursday- Nutritionist Sue Benun is giving a nutrition and sports talk after school in Coach Katie’s classroom
10/29, Tuesday - Senior Banners and team picture
10/30, Wednesday - Warrior Mile (bus TBD)
10/31, Thursday - Halloween run in costume (TBD)!
11/1, Friday - Guest Coach Aria (drills).
11/2, Saturday - Practice at Clover Park. (12-2pm NSRL experience for the Girls' Team)
X Country Banquet on Monday, November 25th -
The banquet will be a dessert potluck, (Time- evening, TBD)
October 17, 2024
Bell Gardens 37th Annual XC Invitational (Saturday Oct. 19)
Bus leaves at 7:00 am for EL DORADO EAST REGIONAL PARK, Long Beach, CA
Senior Boys @ 9:00 am
Senior Girls @ 9:30 am
Junior Boys @ 10:00 am
Junior Girls @ 10:30 am
Soph. Boys @ 11:00 am
Soph. Girls @ 11:30 am
Frosh. Boys @ 12:00 pm
Frosh Girls @ 12:30 pm
(Plan extra time for parking, $8.)
Let's Go SAMO---Sweep some classes!
October 8, 2024
Ocean League Meet #1- Columbia Park, Torrance (October 16)
Athletes will meet for a 11:30 am bus departure. Bring a lunch and fluids.
Parent volunteers @11:30 for set-up.
Families-Let's cheer along this relatively flat course! Hand-timed races every 30 min.
1:00 pm JV Girls (includes Frosh/Soph)
1:30 JV Boys (includes Frosh/Soph)
2:00 Varsity Girls
2:30 Varsity Boys
3:00 Finish
Our competition includes: Beverly Hills, Centennial, Inglewood, Morningside, Culver, Lawndale, Leuzinger, and Hawthorne. Let's Go SAMO!
October 1, 2024
Palos Verdes Invite
Athletes will meet for a 9:00 am bus departure. Bring a lunch and fluids.
Families-Let's cheer on our hill climbers. Here's the schedule and meeting info.
The last race is around 4:30 pm; therefore the bus return to SAMO will probably be after 6:00 pm.
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