For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 6, 2003
Contact: Dave Geringer, UTPA Sports Information Director, (956) 381-2240

UTPA TRACK AND FIELD ADDS ASHLEY PEREZ

EDINBURG, TX-The University of Texas-Pan American's cross country and track and field team has added their first recruit for next fall.

Ashley Perez, a distance runner from Falfurrias, Texas and Falfurrias High School, has joined the Lady Broncs. She will enter as a freshman this fall, with four years of eligibility.

The district champion at both 1600 and 3200 meters, Perez finished third in the regional meet in 12:27.81. Her best time for 3200 meters is 11:53. She was 15th in the state cross country meet in 12:34.95.

"Ashley is a very good signing for us," said UTPA Head Coach Ricky Vaughn. "Not only is she a very good runner, but she is also a very strong student, and she will add depth to our group of distance runners. I expect Ashley to be able to come in and contribute immediately, and have a big impact. I look forward to great things from Ashley in the future."

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