Antelope Valley College

After she stepped on to the all-weather track Saturday, Grace Zamudio realized the weather conditions would be conducive while looking to further elevate her decorated racing career. There was less wind and more heat around Antelope Valley College for the Southern California Championships, paving the way for the Glendale Community College women's track and field star to gobble up some more individual accolades while also looking to punch her ticket to the California Community College Track and Field Championships.

Having already captured three Western State Conference and Southern California championships, Grace Zamudio would next like to make a name for herself statewide. The Glendale Community College standout distance runner will seek to complete the task when she takes to the track Friday and Saturday at the California Community College Athletic Assn. Track and Field State Championships at College of San Mateo. The sophomore will look to close out her fabulous career at Glendale by attempting to win the 10,000-meter race Friday and the 5,000 and 1,500 on Saturday.

Grace Zamudio likely won't have any trouble getting motivated with another trip to the California Community College Track and Field Championships at stake. Zamudio will lead a group of Vaqueros scheduled to compete in the Southern California Championship on Saturday at Antelope Valley College. The field events begin at 11 a.m., followed by the running events at 1 p.m. Zamudio, who has already advanced to the state meet in the 10,000 on Saturday after clocking 39 minutes 15.48 seconds for a victory at the Southern California Regionals prelims at Antelope Valley College, will attempt to win the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races Saturday.

THURSDAY SOFTBALL ?Crescenta Valley at Colton in CIF Southern Section Division III first-round game, 3:15 p.m. ? FRIDAY COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD ?Glendale Community College in State Championships at Antelope Valley College, 2:45 p.m. ? BASEBALL ?Flintridge Prep at Capistrano Valley Christian in CIF Southern Section Division VI first-round game, 3:15 p.m. BOYS? TENNIS ?Glendale and Flintridge Prep in CIF Individual Tournament at Whittier Narrows Tennis Center, 9 a.m. ?

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 21, ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 17 -- Glendale College 0 7 14 0 -- 21 Antelope Valley 0 14 3 0 -- 17 -- SECOND QUARTER GCC-Donnelly 15 pass from Martinez (Zuber kick) 8:45 AVC-Taylor 3 run (Havro kick) 5:03 AVC-Cornelius 1 run (Havro kick) 0:18 THIRD QUARTER GCC-Donnelly 12 pass from Martinez (Zuber kick) 5:45 AVC-Havro 38 field goal 2:34 GCC-Ledford 1 run (Zuber kick) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Glendale College -- Ledford 18-122, 1 TD (1 yard)

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Vaqueros open with split: Glendale college began its season Friday by splitting a pair of matches at the Pasadena City College Tournament. The Vaqueros opened with a 17-25, 25-19, 25-21, 18-25, 15-10 victory against Riverside Community College. Jessica Alverez led Glendale college with 16 kills and three aces. Teammate Alyssa Rosca collected 45 assists for Glendale college, which received seven digs from Ashily Veliz. Glendale college then suffered a 15-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 loss to Mount San Antonio College.

Having already captured three Western State Conference and Southern California championships, Grace Zamudio would next like to make a name for herself statewide. The Glendale Community College standout distance runner will seek to complete the task when she takes to the track Friday and Saturday at the California Community College Athletic Assn. Track and Field State Championships at College of San Mateo. The sophomore will look to close out her fabulous career at Glendale by attempting to win the 10,000-meter race Friday and the 5,000 and 1,500 on Saturday.

After she stepped on to the all-weather track Saturday, Grace Zamudio realized the weather conditions would be conducive while looking to further elevate her decorated racing career. There was less wind and more heat around Antelope Valley College for the Southern California Championships, paving the way for the Glendale Community College women's track and field star to gobble up some more individual accolades while also looking to punch her ticket to the California Community College Track and Field Championships.

Grace Zamudio likely won't have any trouble getting motivated with another trip to the California Community College Track and Field Championships at stake. Zamudio will lead a group of Vaqueros scheduled to compete in the Southern California Championship on Saturday at Antelope Valley College. The field events begin at 11 a.m., followed by the running events at 1 p.m. Zamudio, who has already advanced to the state meet in the 10,000 on Saturday after clocking 39 minutes 15.48 seconds for a victory at the Southern California Regionals prelims at Antelope Valley College, will attempt to win the 1,500- and 5,000-meter races Saturday.

MOORPARK - In her two seasons as a member of the Glendale Community College women's track and field team, Grace Zamudio has enjoyed plenty of banner performances. At the Western State Conference finals at Moorpark College on Friday, Zamudio added another one with a record-setting performance. Zamudio won two individual races, including recording a school-best time of 4 minutes 28.86 seconds to win the 1,500-meter race, to lead the Vaqueros to a tie for second place. “It's a special accomplishment and to do it in my favorite event is special,” said Zamudio, who eclipsed the record of 4:33 by Shari Ewing in 1981.

NORTHEAST GLENDALE — In its Western State Conference opener Wednesday night, the Glendale Community College women's basketball team bottomed out. For the Vaqueros, it wasn't the kind of start they had in mind. It translated into a season-low in points and kept them winless. Glendale didn't score until nearly halfway through the first half and suffered a 67-22 loss against visiting L.A. Valley College. "It was just hard to get going," said Glendale college first-year Coach Carrie Miller, whose team trailed, 26-4, at halftime.

GLENDALE — Whether playing, coaching or recruiting, Carrie Miller hasn't lost her fervor for basketball. She's worked for several different programs as an assistant coach at various levels, helping mold players to play to their potential. After years of being an assistant, Miller wanted to take her teaching skills to the next level. Miller will now have that opportunity after recently being named the new Glendale Community College women's basketball coach in late-June.

LANCASTER — Battling through pain, torrid winds and stiff and physical competition, Rosa Del Toro emerged Saturday afternoon as a state champion. Running a brilliant and strong race from start to finish, the Glendale Community College sophomore claimed victory in the women’s 1,500-meters race at the California Community College Athletic Assn. Track and Field State Championships at Antelope Valley College. “It’s so exciting, it’s indescribable,” said Del Toro, who won the race in 4 minutes 43.88 seconds, pulling away down the final stretch in front of second-place Sara Toberty of Orange Coast, who finished in 4:45.

GLENDALE — After one rather windy race, Glendale Community College emerged with two All-Americans. Vaqueros freshman Karen Rosas took second place in the women’s 10,000 meters race on Friday afternoon in the California Community College Athletic Assn. Track and Field Championships, while teammate and fellow freshman Vivian Ochoa finished fourth during a gusty day at Antelope Valley College. “It was stressful, but it was great at the end,” said Rosas, who finished in 39 minutes 52.98 seconds, behind first-place Lenore Moreno, a sophomore from Mount San Antonio College, who finished in 38:44.

TODAY COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD  Glendale Community College in State Championships at Antelope Valley College, 2 p.m.   TRACK AND FIELD  Crescenta Valley, Flintridge Prep and Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy in CIF Southern Section Division Finals at Cerritos College, 11 a.m.   JUNE 4 BOYS’ BASKETBALL  Crescenta Valley in SCIBCA Tournament at...