Cordova Cross Country & Track and Field

Many have a “living connection” to Clarke Massey. Coach Massey, particularly Elaine—though not a coach—served as a mentor for many. Elaine was not only a personal role model, shaping one individual’s perspective on the importance of women in sports, but she also guided their feelings as a coach.

Both Elaine and Clarke, associated with Cordova, made an enduring impact on numerous lives, transcending gender boundaries. Even before the introduction of Title IX, Elaine Massey played a crucial role, mentoring young women in sports and pioneering women’s sports at Cordova.

Elaine Dorothy Massey's life, marked by her birth on February 6, 1935, and her peaceful passing on January 1, 2024, is remembered with a sense of loss on this solemn day. Born as Elaine Dorothy Zanetta to Giovanni and Giuseppina Zanetta in Orangevale, California, she was the sixth of six daughters, growing up on a farm and dairy ranch.

Elaine's journey unfolded with graduation from San Juan High School and attending California State University Sacramento, where she met and married Clarke Massey in 1956. Their life together as educators and sports enthusiasts led them through various places, including Vacaville, East Sacramento, Foothill Farms, Rancho Cordova, and finally Folsom Lake, where they raised their two sons. Elaine took pride in being a devoted housewife and mother, a beloved teacher, and eventually the Vice Principal at Mills Jr. High School in Rancho Cordova for 25 years.

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Where it all started

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VIBRANT CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON CREW!
Thankful for the volunteers we have every year!
Sacramento Running Association

10 TOES DOWN against the top competition in the CIF SJS Sub-Sections today.

Stephany Santana with a 21st place finish, clinching a medal and the opportunity to contest next weekend.

Varsity Boys led by Daniel Insco and Justus Ramirez finished in the top 50 to punch their ticket to CIF SJS Sections.

Sophomore Carson Caditz 21st place ran with some true grit to just miss the medaling by .1 He’s hungry to get the medal next week.

To close us out with a lights out performance of the day, Freshman Charli Ramirez-Oliva on his birthday finished 6th overrall earning himself a medal and putting himself in position to contest a top 5 finish next weekend!

Incredible running by all Lancers today in the CIF SJS Sub-Section Championships!

Next race on deck is the CIF SJS SECTIONS the CIF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER!

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League Championship week for the Lancer’s Distance Squad!
Come out Wednesday October 25th, 2023 at 4:00pm down by the Stadium.

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🏆 Cordova HOKA Postals Update! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Huge shoutout to our Cordova athletes for their outstanding performance today! 🌟 Your dedication and hard work paid off, and we're incredibly proud of each one of you.

But the success of an event like this wouldn't be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers and dedicated parents. 🙌 Your commitment to our program is invaluable, and we're deeply thankful for your contribution.

Let's keep the spirit high and continue to achieve greatness together! 🙏💪

CORDOVA HOKA POSTALS RESULTS
CORDOVA XC TEAM
Boys
Ezekiel Konay
Cordova (SJ) • 10
11:06.6 PR
Daniel Insco
Cordova (SJ) • 11 11:11.6
Charli Ramirez-Oliva
Cordova (SJ) • 8
11:26.7 PR
Carson Caditz
Cordova (SJ) • 9
11:31.5 PR
Evan Adair
Cordova (SJ) • 11 11:37.6
Quinten Marks
Cordova (SJ) • 10
11:54.5 PR
Micah Fennel
Cordova (SJ) • 10
11:55.6 PR
Angel Maldonado
Cordova (SJ) • 9
12:20.9 PR
Desmond Wright
Cordova (SJ) • 9
12:51.3 PR
Ardi Rodil
Cordova (SJ) • 9 13:20.5
Cody Sharratt
Cordova (SJ) • 10
13:30.0 PR
Nolan Yeager
Cordova (SJ) • 11
15:01.5 PR
Ryan McGarvey
Cordova (SJ) • 8
15:22.0 PR
Sawyer Davis
Cordova (SJ) • 11 15:55.4
Justin Rai
Cordova (SJ) • 9
15:56.4
Ladies
Stephany Santana
Cordova (SJ) • 10
12:35.8 PR
Marissa Santos-Vargas
Cordova (SJ) • 10
13:36.0 PR
Juliet Coutinho
Cordova (SJ) • 10
14:35.2 PR
Francheska Escobar
Cordova (SJ) • 11
16:27.3 PR
Kaylee Joyce
Cordova (SJ) • 8
17:27.9 PR

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🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ It's race day at Cordova High School! Our Lancer Cross Country team is ready to make history at the Cordova Hoka Postal Nationals. Each athlete is pushing their limits as they hit the track for a two-mile race, chasing those personal records! 🥇🏁

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Cordova Cross Country stock steadily climbing 📈
Join Cordova Cross Country🤝💯

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🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ Exciting day it was at the ASICS Clovis Invitational 2023! Our Cordova Cross Country team gave it their all in this State preview race. Here's how our incredible athletes performed:

🌟 Stephany Santana: She showed her determination, finishing 74th out of 237 with a time of 21:35! Way to go, Stephany! 💪

🌟 Justus Ramirez: Coming back strong from a minor injury setback, Justus ran an impressive 19:06, just shy of his personal record! Keep pushing, Justus! 🙌

🌟 Charlie Ramirez-Oliva: Our talented freshman, Charlie, rocked the 5K with a time of 20:33! What a fantastic debut!🏅

Cheers to our Cordova Cross Country team for their hard work and dedication. 🥳👟

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We are here 👏 for the XC HOCO posts!

Daniel asked exchange student-athlete Carmen to CHS HOCO. Have a great time 💃🪩🕺


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JOIN CORDOVA CROSS COUNTRY! It’s never too late! Enjoy this edit by alumni student-athlete

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