#15 Belen Eagles
Belen could be the most improved squad going into the fall 2021 season as they could go far beyond their 6th place performance of last season. Led by freshmen Lisette Sanchez who claimed a 24th place finish at the state meet. Sofia Castillo is the lone upperclassmen on this returning roster as the Eagles bring back the youth with Sara Martinez (34th), Iris Silva (35th), and Shauncey Cordova (54th). It is quite the quandary that they do have so much potential but happen to reside in a relentless classification that does not back down. As much as this squad has room to improve they will inevitably run into challenges against the top of 4A including Los Alamos, ABQ Academy, and St. Pius X. It will be fun to see just how far Belen can improve as the next couple of seasons enough to break through onto the podium. The possibility of having four girls on the scoring five for the next three years, don't be surprised if Belen is hoisting their second blue trophy in program history very soon.
4A Girls
2020 State Finish: 6th
State Titles: 2007
Individual State Titles: Arena Lewis (2015)
2021 Belen Rankings
New Mexico Ranking | 15th |
4A Ranking | 5th |
District 5-4A Ranking | 2nd |
Top Returning Runners
Name | Grade | Personal Best (5K) | Best State Finish |
Fr | 22:26 | 24th | |
Sr | 22:47 | 27th | |
Fr | 23:23 | 34th | |
So | 23:24 | 35th | |
So | 25:33 | 54th |