On October 27, Tempe Kiwanis Park again served as the backdrop for the 2006 edition of the NJCAA Region I Cross Country Championships. The Central Arizona College Vaqueros claimed the women’s and men’s team titles. Samantha Hatch (Paradise Valley Community College) was declared the individual women’s winner, after attempting to tie with teammate Heather West; Tyson David (Central Arizona College) surged ahead in the final meters to claim the individual men’s title (click here for meet results).
Next up for the Arizona qualifiers is the NJCAA National Cross Country Championships in El Paso, Texas on November 4.