Sophomore Abraham Valenzuela (Palo Verde HS) claimed second place during the 8K (4.97 mile) race with a time of 24:55.0 and earned First Team All-ACCAC conference while freshman Declan Jorgenson (Ironwood Ridge HS) finished 10th at 25:46.0 and earned Second Team All-Conference. The Aztecs finished fourth with 87 points. Photos by Raymond Suarez
Sophomore Abraham Valenzuela (Palo Verde HS) claimed second place during the 8K (4.97 mile) race with a time of 24:55.0 and earned First Team All-ACCAC conference while freshman Declan Jorgenson (Ironwood Ridge HS) finished 10th at 25:46.0 and earned Second Team All-Conference. The Aztecs finished fourth with 87 points. Photos by Raymond Suarez
Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Abraham Valenzuela takes runner-up, earns All-Conference along with Declan Jorgenson at ACCAC Championships

The Pima Community College men's cross country team took part in the ACCAC Conference Championships on Saturday at Central Arizona College.

  • The Aztecs finished in fourth place with a total of 87 team points.
  • Sophomore Abraham Valenzuela (Palo Verde HS) led the pack for much of the 8K (4.97-miles) race but finished in second place with a time of 24 minutes, 55.0 seconds. He earned first team All-ACCAC honors.
  • Freshman Declan Jorgenson (Ironwood Ridge HS) took home second team All-Conference recognition after he finished in 10th place with a time of 25:46.0.
  • Freshman Louis Madrigal-Diaz (North Canyon HS) placed 20th with a time of 26:22.0 while freshman Hall Griffith took 27th place, closing out the race at 26:33.0.
  • Sophomore Justin VanDeberg (Gila Ridge HS) rounded out the top five scoring as he took 28th place at 26:34.0.

The Aztecs will head back to Central Arizona College next Saturday, Oct. 7 to compete in the George Young Invitational.

For complete individual results of the ACCAC Conference Championships, visit TFRRS