Twentynine Palms Wildcats track and field attended the Cougar Classic at Beaumont High School on Saturday. Coach Rhonda Lockett Morton said athletes that placed in the top ten were: Adam Mapuatuli who earned fifth in the shot put and discus, Liana Ruiz who placed fifth in the shot put, and Kathy Lazaro placed tenth in the 300-meter hurdles.
The top performer of the day was junior captain Spencer Walton, who ran for two personal records earning fourth in the 1600 meter with a time of 4:33.10, and second in the 3200 meter with a near record-breaking time of 9:49.84.
Seniors Beayahn Carrllo and Kathy Lazaro were named the Wildcats of the Week. Up next for the Wildcats, the team will face the Desert Hot Springs Golden Eagles on Wednesday.