BRENDA’S BREAK: Lopez runs for state, Congress Avenue Mile

San Benito High School track athlete Brenda Lopez, a junior, is shown at Bobby Morrow Stadium Tuesday. (Staff photo by Jerry Rodriguez)

By JERRY RODRIGUEZ
Staff Writer
reporter@sbnewspaper.com

San Benito High School junior Brenda Lopez ain’t shy. She just lets her feet do the talking.

On April 28, at a San Antonio state qualifying track competition, Brenda crossed the finish line with excitement and cheers, knowing what she has accomplished. Crossing in the one mile run at 5:11 and the two mile at 11:26, Brenda came in at second place on both, taking her to state.

Now known as the 17-year-old San Benito High School star runner, Brenda never believed that she would compete in such an event, let alone at a state level. “I didn’t like sports,” she said.

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