Ceres High School's new-look varsity girls track and field team collected another dual-meet victory.

The second-place Bulldogs won 73-61 at Los Banos on Wednesday and improved to 4-1 in the Western Athletic Conference standings.

"We have a young and talented group," head coach Brett Johnson said. "It's exciting. They're coachable and fun."
Gykisha Smith placed first in the 100 (13.16) and 300 hurdles (53.5).

Lisette Carretero placed first in the 1,600 (6:18) and 800 (2:47).

Freshman Claudia Jimenez placed first in the 400 (67.68) and second in the 200 (29.8).

Freshman Mallynda Benjamin placed second in the 100 (13.69).

Freshman Ashlee Stiles placed second in the 800 (2:49).

Kyla Bassard placed third in the 200 (29.8).

Ceres High's 4x100 relay team of Bassard, Jimenez, Benjamin and freshman Azia Brewster placed first (55.19).

Ceres High's 4x400 relay team of Bassard, Stiles, Jimenez and Benjamin placed first (4:43.57).
Bulldogs prevail
Ceres High's varsity boys track and field team defeated host Los Banos 87-44 last week.

The Bulldogs improved to 2-3 in the WAC dual-meet standings.

"They performed very well," Johnson said.

Kevin Moita took first in the 100 (11.53) and 200 (23.94).

Judas Chavarin took first in the 400 (54.67) and 1,600 (5:13.58).

Tristan Dray took first in the 110 hurdles (15.80) and 300 hurdles (15.80).

Tomas Rocha took first in the 800 (2:16.71).

Ulises Diaz took second in the 200 (24.24) and third in the 100 (11.93).

Johnni Smith-Willis placed third in the 200 (24.84).

Joevannie Gonzalez placed third in the 3,200 (12:20).

Ceres High's 4x400 relay team of Moita, Rocha, Chavarin and Dray placed first (3:41.88).

Ceres High will compete against crosstown-rival Central Valley today at 3:30 p.m.