Boys and girls cross country: Sage Hills boys run to first win

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO - The Sage Hills High boys cross country team

opened its Academy League season with one win in a tri-meet hosted by St.

Margaret’s at Salt Creek Beach State Park.

The Lightning (1-1) defeated Capistrano Valley Christian, 20-43, as

dual scoring was used in the meet.

Sage Hill freshman Mike Voge led the Lightning, finishing fifth

overall (21:38) on the three-mile course. Sophomore Kent Kuran followed

close behind, coming in sixth at 23:36, and freshman Peter Kim took ninth

with a 23:54 time.

On the girls’ side, the Lightning was unable to record a win and are

now 0-2 on the season.

Sage Hill sophomore Alis Brito led the Lightning girls as she finished

ninth in 30:20. Sophomore Sayeh Nodoust took 14th (33:17) and junior

Breeana Garrett followed at 15th (33:17).

The Lightning return to action Saturday at the Dana Hills

Invitational.