Kai Bethea

Kai Bethea
Kai Bethea
  • Hometown:
    Alpine (CA)
  • Year:
    FR
  • High School:
    Liberty Charter
News mentions
Sophomores Isabelle Dalton (left) and Diandra Jara (right) running at the state championship in Fresno on Nov. 18, 2023.
Dalton and Jara Lead City at State Championship

Competing in their second state championship meet in three years, the Knights had multiple runners who set or tied personal records at the Woodward Park 5k course in Fresno, including sophomores Isabelle Dalton and Diandra Jara. As they've done all season, they were the first two City runners to cross the finish line to help the team place 21st.

Knights Headed to State Championship!
Knights Headed to State Championship!

Led by the dynamic duo of sophomores Isabelle Dalton and Diandra Jara, the Knights placed high enough at the Southern California regional championship to qualify for the state championship meet for the second time in three years.

Diandra Jara (left) and Isabelle Dalton (right) running at the PCAC championship on Oct. 20, 2023.
Dalton, Jara Make All-PCAC; Knights take 3rd at PCAC Championship

Isabelle Dalton was City's top finisher for the first time this season as she and Deandra Jara led the Knights to a third place result at the PCAC championship. Both Dalton and Jara finished in the top-15 to earn All-PCAC honors.

Jara, Dalton Lead Knights to 3rd Place Finish at SD XC Kickoff Meet
Jara, Dalton Lead Knights to 3rd Place Finish at SD XC Kickoff Meet

Led by sophomores Diandra Jara and Isabelle Dalton who finished fourth and sixth, respectively, the Knights placed third at the San Diego XC Kickoff on Friday morning. It was the largest field in the meet's 3-year history, which the Knights have co-hosted with Cuyamaca.