Former coach/athlete meet again at the college level

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Maria Lopez and Cita Sweeney

Former Miner track Coach Maria Lopez and athlete Cita Sweeney, met Saturday on opposite sides in new roles as college official and athlete. Pima College held its first track meet for the 2017 indoor season. Cita threw a PR in the weight throw of 11.09m (36’04.75″) taking 8th place and 9.87m in shot put(32’4.75″)also taking 8th place. The two will see each other numerous times throughout the indoor and outdoor season. “It is awesome to see one of your former athletes move on to the next level of sporting competition,” said Lopez.

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