Schroder places eighth in Bakersfield Invitational

Jacob Schroder ran a season-best 23:06 on Friday to take eighth in the Bakersfield Invitational at Kern County Soccer Park.

Ytxzae Enriquez was 24th in 24:08 and Ethan Clark was 46th (26:27) in his first race of the year. Enriquez shaved 1:13 off his best time.

Bryan Gaxiola of Bakersfield won the 4-mile race in 21:38.

"The guys ran really well today," said coach Scott Fickerson. "They ran smart and executed good race strategy. This was a good experience that will pay dividends for next week's WSC Preview."

The Vaqueros will run in the WSC Preview next Friday at Legg Lake Park in Whittier Narrows.

 
    Ytxzae Enriquez                                                                                                           Ethan Clark