Girls track and field: Estancia’s hopes denied

Steve Virgen

IRVINE - When Estancia High girls track and field coach Joan

Carlisle heard that crosstown rival Costa Mesa defeated Northwood last

week, she anxiously expected a great chance for victory.

Yet, the Eagles win over Costa Mesa (or the Mustangs’ win over

Northwood) had no bearing Thursday as Estancia lost to the host

Timberwolves, 75-51, in Pacific Coast League action.

“I really don’t know,” Carlisle said of her explanation for the loss.

“I thought because (Northwood) beat Costa Mesa, we would be able to win.

This track is slow (for the runners) because it’s so soft. It’s nice on

your shins, but not kind to the speed.”

Senior Liz Huipe and junior Hanni Geider were still able to win two

events each.

Huipe (5:45.3) came in ahead of sophomore Diana Rosete (5:48.1) in the

1,600 meters and they provided the same finish in the 3,200 when the

senior won in 12:15.9.

Huipe, bound for Vanguard University in the fall, is definitely at a

different time in her life than Rosete, distance coach Charlie Appell

said.

“They are two different stories,” Appell said. “(Rosete is) realizing

this season is a second-place role. But, next year, she’ll have a bigger

role.”

Geider won the 100 (12.9) and 200 (13.0), finishing one-tenth of a

second ahead of her twin, Jasmine, in both races.

Estancia sophomore Amanda Abbott triumphed in the triple jump (28-10),

which was decided on her final attempt. She also grabbed second place in

the long jump (13-2).

Eagles freshman Marilyn Reich completed a personal best when she

finished second in the 800 (2:31.2).

Estancia will complete in the Cerritos Invitational, Thursday, before

taking on University April 26.