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A small roster does not stop UTRGV cross country from setting big goals this season.
Roehl Rodriguez is entering his second season with the program and said the team may be small, but the runners have been putting in the work throughout the summer.
“Our team right now, we’re small, but we’re fierce. Each one of us are training all summer.” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez said the team wants to build on last season’s results and finish among the top five.
“The ultimate goal this year is just to try and beat that, try and be the top five scorer as a team. ” Rodriguez said.
Individually, Rodriguez is aiming even higher, with a goal of finishing among the top runners in
the conference.
“Personally, I want to get top 20. I want to get that all-conference.” Rodriguez said.
Senior Kailey Salazar is entering her fourth year with the program.
After a season that did not go exactly as expected, Salazar is looking ahead and focusing on
what she can accomplish this year.
“I’m looking forward to my team dominating,” Salazar said.
Salazar also has personal goals she wants to reach before the season is over.
“Personally, I’m looking forward to breaking records, going to the NCAA regionals, hopefully going further than what I know I can do,” Salazar said.
With experienced runners, summer preparation, and clear goals, UTRGV cross country is looking to make the most of the new season.
The UTRGV cross country team will be competing Friday Oct. 16 at College station.
This is Sebastian Espino for Vaquero Radio.
