Men's and women's track and field team finished second to Riverside Community College at the Orange Empire Conference Track and Field Championships over the weekend.When I talked to head coach John Knox on Monday, he said Donovan Toban (left) had 24.5 points for the men and Cassie Mitchell (right) picked up 40 for the women. [Click here to read about all the results at the OEC Track and Field Championships]
They were also the only two OCC athletes to finish first in any events. Obviously, these two needed to be interviewed so I got right on that.
Toban said he was just trying to get some points for the team and his goal is to make it to state. He added that it's been a great season and all the players are like a family now.
Sweet. Short. Beautiful.
Mitchell also said she was trying to get the points for the team and did what she had to do.
One thing I took away from the interview was how confident she was in her abilities - something I believe great athletes have.
"I've been checking the list online to see my competition. I don't want to keep anyone out but at the same time I think it's not going to be as much of a challenge," Mitchell said. "I will have girls that'll pull me but in the end I think I'm going to come out on top."
Some say arrogance and cockiness, Mitchell and I say confidence.
"That's the one thing I've gained from coming (to OCC) is a little more confidence in myself," she said. "At first, I was like, 'Oh whatever happens, happens' but I'm kind of going into my races with, 'I can do this, I can win this, try not to worry, try not to worry about them and have fun with it.'"
But she added she's not celebrating just yet. She said she'll be excited about all her accomplishments after the season is completely over.
Focused. Confident. Determined.
I love it.
Good luck to all the track and field athletes going to the 2009 Southern California Championships at Mt. San Antonio College Saturday at 9 a.m.
[Photos by Tony Lee]
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