Mescalero Apache Cross Country Teams Both Place 6th at Los Lunas Invitational

LOS LUNAS — The Mescalero Apache cross country program turned in a matching performance at Saturday's Los Lunas Invitational, with both the girls and boys teams finishing sixth in the team standings.

Azellia Diaz led the way for the Lady Chiefs with an outstanding run, placing 4th overall in a time of 21:36.66. Malair Maldonado was the team's second finisher, crossing the line 23rd in 25:19.96, followed closely by Rhiannon Blazer in 27th (25:58.34). Lariah Comanche placed 31st (27:15.20) and Ellie Gallerito rounded out the scoring five in 37th (28:16.59).

On the boys side, Shywin Chaffins paced the Chiefs with a 22nd-place finish in 20:21.84. Travien Comanche was right behind in 27th (21:01.36), and Damien Valdez placed 36th (21:56.59). Kanin Fernando finished 45th (24:13.71), Isiah Commance 48th (26:11.02), Eustine Chino 50th (26:59.06), and Ricardo Yuzos 51st (27:35.47).

Mescalero Apache returns to action this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Academy Extravaganza in Albuquerque.

Boys Results

• Shywin Chaffins — 22nd (20:21.84)
• Travien Comanche — 27th (21:01.36)
• Damien Valdez — 36th (21:56.59)
• Kanin Fernando — 45th (24:13.71)
• Isiah Commance — 48th (26:11.02)
• Eustine Chino — 50th (26:59.06)
• Ricardo Yuzos — 51st (27:35.47)

Full results: https://nm.milesplit.com/meets/771719-los-lunas-invitational-2026/results

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