Falcon Track-Women Running in College!!!

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Alexandra Mayfield Class of 2004

Lamar University

5-6 Hurdles/Jumps FR/HS Los Fresnos, Texas (Los Fresnos HS)

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Don't have any info..but my cousin is running track for UTPA Broncs.

Amy Torvik

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Got it right here:


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The University of Texas at Pan American

2006 Roster
Coaches

NAME YEAR EVENT(S) Hometown Last School
Bethany Anderson JR Multi-Events Arlington, TX Kennedale H.S.
Shardae Bey FR Middle Distance Houston, TX Elsik H.S.
Vanessa Brown FR Sprints / Jumps Houston, TX Elsik H.S.
Liliana Cavazos SO Multi-Events Weslaco, TX Weslaco East H.S.
Deanah Chavez SR Middle Distance Edinburg, TX Edinburg H.S.
Michelle Elizondo FR Throws Laredo, TX Alexander H.S.
Rose Escovedo FR Distance Edinburg, TX Edinburg North H.S.
Myrla Feria SO Sprints Escovabes, TX Roma H.S.
Amanda Ferris SO Throws San Antonio, TX Dillard McCollum H.S.
Lizet Garcia JR Middle Distance McAllen, TX McAllen H.S.
Lorraine Garcia JR Distance Laredo, TX Nixon H.S.
Brenda Gonzalez FR Sprints Roma, TX Roma H.S.
Adriana Herbert SO Sprints Road Town, Virgin Islands B.V.I High School
Karla Hernandez JR Distance Edinburg, TX Edinburg H.S.
Brittani Hilton JR Multi-Events Texas City, TX Texas City H.S.
Amber Kelly JR Throws Houston, TX J.Frank Dobie H.S.
Sofia Knight FR Jumps Houston, TX Elsik H.S.
Claudia Lopez SO Jumps/Sprints San Juan, TX PSJA Memorial H.S.
Deon Marquis SO Sprints Tortola, Virgin Island B.V.I. High School
Ashlon Martin SO Sprints Dallas, TX H. Grady Spruce H.S.
Marissa Mendoza FR Sprints Laredo, TX Nixon H.S.
Sabrina Montalvo SO Multi-Events Rio Grande City, TX Rio Grande City H.S.
Ashley Perez JR Distance Falfurrias, TX Falfurrias H.S.
Stephanie Perez JR Throws Brownsville, TX Pace H.S.
Rachel Reida SR Javelin Garden Plain, KS Cowley County C.C.
Sonya Rivera FR Middle Distance Brownsville, TX Hanna H.S.
Sara Rodriguez FR Distance Pharr, TX Valley View H.S.
Kate Shannon FR Sprints Houston, TX Spring Woods H.S.
Sharon Toroitch JR Distance Eldama-Ravin, Kenya Butler C.C.
Amy Torvik SO Sprints Los Fresnos, TX Los Fresnos H.S.
Wendy Wells FR Middle Distance Weslaco, TX Weslaco H.S.


March 4, 2006
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Amy Torvik (Los Fresnos, TX/Los Fresnos H.S.) posted a time of 2:29.53, placing her third overall.

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Alice Ross
LF class of 2007



Lady Falcons’ Ross signs to run for Graceland
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May 27, 2008 - 11:25PM
By Roy Hess, The Brownsville Herald

LOS FRESNOS - For someone who really wasn't all that keen about running just a few years ago, Alice Ross is now quite grateful for the opportunity to continue competing in the sport at the college level.

Ross, a key member of Los Fresnos' cross country and track teams for four years, is headed to Grace-land University in Lamoni, Iowa. She was recognized at a signing ceremony on Tuesday at the high school.

"I used to hate running," said Ross, who graduates Saturday. "My dad (Frank Falcon) got me to go out (for cross country and track in middle school). He taught me to love it, and from there, (good) things began to happen for me."

As a junior and senior, Ross helped the Lady Falcons win back-to-back District 32-5A cross country championships. In track, she ran the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters at various times during her four years.

Ross finished 10th in the 32-5A cross country meet last October in San Benito.

She'll compete in cross country and track at Graceland, and plans to study athletic training.

"Alice had a lot of top 10 finishes for us," Los Fresnos cross country and track coach Jennifer Gantt said. "She's been a vital part of our teams, and we're going to miss her, but we're very excited for her."

Gantt said she expects her cross country team to go through a rebuilding phase this fall because of the graduation of Ross, Elia Santamaria, Katia Vega and Nancy Hernandez.

"I'm losing four of my top runners (to graduation), and Alice is one of them," Gantt said.

Other members of the Lady Falcons who were instrumental in the back-to-back cross country district titles include underclassmen Samantha Fish, Carolyn Urbis and Cora Gonzalez.

Gantt said she has special feelings for Ross and Santamaria because as freshmen, they were the only two runners on the Lady Falcons' cross country varsity squad when she took over as coach in 2004.

"It's been great to have them with me," she said.

Ross is the daughter of Frank and Andrea Falcon.

"I'm just so excited for her," Andrea Falcon said of her daughter. "She's made a lot of progress through the years, and this (running in college) has been the goal that she's wanted."

Added Frank Falcon, an assistant cross country and track coach for the Falcons: "It's a great feeling, and we're very proud of her that she's reached this point. I know she's worked hard and she's earned it."

Ross said she is ready to take the next step in her academic and athletic careers by going to college. She said she'll report to Graceland on Aug. 16. Before leaving for Iowa, she'll be training with the Lady Falcons this summer.

"I've had some amazing seasons here, and now I'm just looking forward to going on to college," Ross said. "I'm a little nervous, but at the same time, I'm excited to start something new and to continue run-ning.

"I'm just going to try my best (at Graceland)," she added. "The coaches there have told me that they think I'll be one of their top runners. I'm looking forward to that."