Bulldogs Cap Historic Cross Country Season at 3C2A State Championships

FRESNO, Calif. – Allan Hancock College wrapped up a historic and program-defining cross country season at the 3C2A State Championships on Saturday, delivering one of the strongest collective performances the program has produced in recent memory. The men's squad earned a competitive 16th-place finish out of 24, while the women's team—now a three-straight-year state qualifier—secured 22nd overall, reinforcing the consistency and upward trajectory of the program.

Men Land Top-20 Finish Behind Gutierrez's All-State Effort

Sophomore John Gutierrez closed out his breakout season in elite territory, earning Second Team All-State honors with a sharp 20:46.55 to place 21st overall.
Erick Marceleno added a strong scoring effort of his own, running 21:44.51 for 83rd place, helping anchor Hancock's top-20 finish in a deep state field. |MENS RESULTS

Women Extend State Streak With Two Top-51 Finishers

The women's program continued its impressive postseason reliability, making its third consecutive State Championship appearance.
Rylie Allen led the team with a 19:49.37 for 49th place, followed closely by Peyton Mia, who clocked 19:52.08 for 51st. |WOMEN'S RESULTS

Closing Out a Standout Year

It was a season defined by progress, depth, and meaningful steps forward for both programs—one of the strongest overall campaigns Hancock has delivered in years.