Nikki Peterson invades SoCal againFaith Lutheran NV
soph Nikki Peterson 17:46 Head Royce sr Clara Horowitz 17:51 Chadwick sr
Kristin Cohoon 18:22 Sweepstakes Results - Detailed
Results Las Vegas NV sophomore Nikki Peterson enjoyed another
successful trip to the LA area. Last month, she won the Woodbridge Invitational
over Maryann Pynchon and Liza Pasciuto. Now, she came from behind at the end to
beat Clara Horowitz and Kristin Cohoon in a thrilling, see-saw race. What's next
month? Foot Locker West regional and a possible trip to Disney World for the diminutive
Peterson. Peterson finishes strong
The
top 3 were established early, with Horowitz leading Peterson and Cohoon through
a mile and a half; pictured here after the half mile mark.
Peterson
edged in front on Poop Out Hill, but Horowitz rallied to take a 10-meter lead
at the 2-mile mark. Peterson closed the gap coming down Reservoir Hill and caught
Horowitz as they turned toward the finish chute in the last 200 meters.
Peterson
told reporters she had been aiming for Mt. SAC to gauge her readiness for the
Foot Locker West regional here December 1. Looks like she's ready.
Horowitz
finishes 2nd
| Cohoon
3rd |
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