2026 Women's Cross Country Roster
Biography
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Birmingham Community Charter High School in June 2026... Competed on the Track & Field and Cross Country teams under Head Coach Fernando Fernandez for three years... lettered and captained the Varsity teams all three years... Cross Country League Champion in 2025, Los Angeles CIF Cross country Podium 2026, Cross Country State Championships Qualifier 2025-2026, Bellamarine Jeff Invitational top finisher and individual winner of the varsity cross country race... California Indoor Track and Field Winter State Qualifier for 1500/3k (4:54, 10:24), Nike Indoor Nationals Qualifier for 2 mile (11:15).
PERSONAL
Yesenia is from Las Vegas, Nevada... The daughter of Araceli Vazquez and Francisco Valdez... Sibling to brothers Giancarlo and D'angelo... Graduated with Athletic Honors, Gold Honors, and Silver Honors... Chose LMU because it feels like a place where she can be safe and supported while pursuing her dreams both academically and in her sport... Intends to major in Business Marketing.
