A new head coach has been hired for the Lancer track and field team to replace Armand Crespo, who was terminated last year following an alleged altercation with a student.
Cross country coach missing in action following altercation
Share: PCC cross country head coach Armand Crespo was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with a student in the GM building last month and has been relieved of his coaching duties. Follow:
Cross country team takes on scorching heat at Riverside Invitational
Share: After having a two-week break, The Pasadena City College cross country team took on the record breaking heat last Friday at Riverside College. The whole day started off rough for The Lancers, having a 30 minute delay due to a few teams not being on time for the race. The women were supposed to start at 10 a.m. but did not until 10:30. Many of the women runners were not happy considering that they had to warm up again. The race started at an …
Athletes demonstrate talent at Mt. SAC Relays
PCC track and field athletes competed at both the community college and university levels in the Mt. SAC Relays earlier this month. Once again the Lancers were led by freshman sprinter Alexander McElwee who made his name known among potential 4-year university suitors with his state-fastest time in the 400-meters.
Lancer track star first in state
With a rare combination of raw athleticism and persistent determination, freshman sprinter Alexander McElwee has already marked his territory as one of PCC’s most notable sprinters.
Track and field teams pumped for a competitive season
Share: On an overcast afternoon, the men’s and women’s track and field teams broke a sweat preparing for their first meet of the 2015 season. Once again headed by Armand Crespo, who’s served as head track coach in the 2008-2010 seasons, the teams consists primarily of new talent. Staying on the safe side of his prediction, Crespo has his eye on a few diamonds in the rough that may be contenders at the state championships. “It’s really hard to say. There’s some particular athletes out …
Catching up with Coach Crespo
Cross country head coach Armand Crespo’s desire to see his athletes succeed motivates his team both on and off the track.
Freshman runner exceeds expectations
Freshman, Celso Martinez is a young man who is rapidly exceeding expectations on the Men’s Cross Country team. He recently placed 2nd in the PCC team at the Rio Hondo Classic on Friday, in the 4 mile race.