10-14-09
The Odessa College Cross Country team ran in the ASU Blue & Gold Classic yesterday afternoon.  The men were led by freshmen Stephen Barraza, a Midland High product.  Barraza finished 16th overall.  Sophomore and former Permian standout Gabriel Gordy finished 20th overall.  The men finished 3rd in the team standings behind South Plains College and host Angelo State University.  The women were once again led by freshmen LaKeisha Johnson.  Johnson finished 11th overall and just missed a third top ten finish by a few seconds.  Both teams will compete in the WJCAC/Region V championship on October 31st in Roswell, NM.

10-5-09
The Odessa College cross country team participated in the Crossroads Half Marathon and 5K this past Saturday.  Stephen Barraza and Gabriel Gordy were top 5 in the Half Marathon.  Roy Ramos was 1st place overall in the 5k.  OC placed 5 male runners in the top 10.  Lakeisha Johnson was 1st overall female in the 5k.  Nancy Paramo and Samantha Munoz were 2nd and 3rd in the 5k as well.  The cross country team will be back in action October 13th at Angelo State University.

9-21-09
The Odessa College cross country teams faced their toughest competition of the year at the Texas Tech Open held on Friday September 18th.  The men’s field included Texas Tech, Eastern New Mexico, Lubbock Christian, West Texas A&M, and several other 4-year schools.  The men were led by freshman Stephen Barraza.  Barraza ran a personal best 29:45.  The women’s field was equally impressive.  The field was led by nationally ranked (#9) Texas Tech.  Lakeisha Johnson led the way for the Lady Wranglers with a season best 21:22.  Johnson finished 33rd overall out of a field of 103 runners

9-14-09
The Odessa College cross country teams have competed in three meets so far this season.  The women and men have competed in races hosted by UTPB, Western Texas College, and New Mexico Junior College.  The men began the season with a 4th place showing at UTPB.  The Wranglers have continued to work hard and have finished 3rd in their last two meets.  Newcomer Stephen Barraza and Sophomore A.J. Lozano are leading the way for this year’s squad.  Former Permian standout LaKeisha Johnson has led the way for the women.  LaKeisha won the District 2-5A cross country championship last year and has been OC’s top finisher at each meet this season.  LaKeisha is expected to challenge for All-Region honors.