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AZ State Meet 2012

Thunder runners celebrate a fifth Cross Country state championship for Desert Vista High School (Phoenix, AZ). Pictured are Coach Hanson, Xavier Esparza, Jacob Walimaa, Tyler Bonebright, Zach Smith, Ryan Dykstra, Carter Macey, Alec Hoyt, Ryan Smith, Coach Williams, and Coach McDonnell. Photo courtesy of Austin Tielke (DVCC)

Current Season

State Meet Recap

Despite the loss of its top runner, Desert Vista used its incredible depth to easily win the 2012 Arizona Division I State Meet Saturday, Nov. 3, in Phoenix. This was the fifth title overall for the Thunder, and its fourth in the past eight years. (read the entire article here)

Sectional Meet Recap

Despite sitting out three top runners, Desert Vista still finished a close third in the Division I Sectional Meet Friday, Oct. 26, in Gilbert. Blessed with the deepest team in the state, Coach Chris Hanson wanted to give a final audition to six runners to choose the final three who will compete at state. (read the entire article here)

Tempe City Meet Recap

DVCC won the Freshman and JV races for the 11th consecutive year, and (despite resting its top runners) finished a close second in the Varsity race, at the Tempe City Meet on Thursday, Oct. 18. (read the entire article here)

Fundraising Events

Pat Quinn Community 5k Recap

Nearly 500 community members, 200 cross country team members, and numerous volunteers and family members came to Desert Vista on Saturday, Aug. 25, to participate in the innaugural Pat Quinn Community 5K race and walk. (read the entire article here)

Last Season

State Meet Recap

The Desert Vista Boys Cross Country team capped another great season with a second-place finish in the Arizona Division-1 State Meet Saturday, Nov. 5 at Phoenix's Cave Creek Golf Course. (read the entire article here)