Cross Country (Boys/Girls) | 9/22/2025 1:43:00 PM

The Cathedral Catholic cross country teams made their mark at the 44th Annual Woodbridge Cross Country Classic on Saturday, September 20, at Great Park, one of the premier early-season meets in the nation. Competing in both the Rated Varsity and Gold Varsity divisions, the Dons delivered strong performances highlighted by personal bests, top finishes, and a podium finish from senior standout Nathan Wilber '26.

Boys Rated Varsity
The Dons' top boys team competed in the highly competitive Rated Division, which features some of the fastest programs from around the state and nation. The team finished 22nd out of 37, setting four personal records (PRs) and two season bests along the way.

Leading the team was Nathan Wilber '26, who ran the race of his career, finishing 2nd overall with a swift 14:24.9—a new PR and one of the fastest times in program history. Behind him, Teddy Lang '26 (15:31.6, PR), Andrew Martinez '26 (15:41.7, PR), and Conner Ransom '27 (15:53.3, PR) all set personal bests. Aiden Angeles '27 (15:50.6, season record) and Makai Labayen '26 (16:08.2, season record) also contributed crucial times, helping to complete the Dons' scoring.

After his breakout performance, Wilber reflected on the strategy and meaning behind his result:
"I knew the pace I wanted to go out at, and I just wanted to stay in the front pack, draft as much as I could, and give myself a chance to kick for a top-three finish," Wilber said. "It definitely shows consistency and gives me a chance to actually compete at the end. This being my senior year, it's my last chance to run these races, so I want to make the most out of every one and go as fast as I can." Check out his post-race interview HERE.

Girls Rated Varsity
The Cathedral Catholic girls' team impressed in their Rated Division race, finishing 12th out of 37 teams with four personal bests.

Liesel Sellerberg '26 (17:48.7, PR) and Grace Keefe '27 (17:50.0, PR) ran side by side to place 39th and 40th, setting the tone for the squad. Callie Schulteis '27 (18:14.8, PR) and Eva Smith '27 (18:54.2, PR) also clocked lifetime bests, while Kristine Bickler '27, Lindsay Zimmer '26, and Ava Barrientos '26 rounded out a strong team effort that highlighted both experienced and young talent.

Boys Gold Varsity A
The Dons' second boys team competed in the Gold Varsity A Division, finishing 12th out of 39 teams with five personal bests.

Spencer Todd '26 led the group with a 47th-place finish in 15:50.4, followed by breakout runs from freshman Makana Gibbons '28 (15:56.3, PR), Caleb Reid '28 (16:11.8, PR), and Quinn McGivern '28 (16:13.6, PR). Upperclassmen Wyatt Williams '26 (16:34.2), Gianluca Corona '27 (16:51.0, PR), and Luke Zajac '26 (17:08.1, PR) provided substantial depth to conclude an impressive team effort.


Looking Ahead
With a mix of senior leadership, rising underclassmen, and multiple PRs across the board, the Dons are gaining momentum early in the season. Performances at Woodbridge reaffirm Cathedral Catholic's position among the top programs in Southern California, and with Wilber's podium finish leading the way, the Dons are set for an exciting stretch of races ahead.