Anthony Lacambra
THIS YEAR: The Cougars top incoming freshman, Anthony Lacambra figures to be a factor in Azusa Pacific's pursuit of another Golden State Athletic Conference championship ... Comes out of an outstanding high school program and understands the training and lifestyle of a collegiate distance runner ... Begins his college career with plenty of experience in big-time meets.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a key member of the 2-time California state high school champion team, running for head coach Tim Butler at Dana Hills High in Dana Point, Calif. ... Was a 2-time All-South Coast League honoree ... As a 2008 senior was the Dolphins' No. 4 runner for a team that was ranked No. 2 in the country and clocked the fastest team time in California high school history (1:17.38) ... Dana Hills also won the 2008 Mt. SAC Sweepstakes and competed at the Nike Team Nationals ... Recorded a career 5K-best of 15:44 at the Clovis Invitational ... Has a 3-mile PR on the track of 15:03 ... Ran a 15:48 cross country 5K as a 2007 junior and a 15:58 as a 2006 sophomore ... Also ran 2 seasons of track & field at Dana Hills for head coach Craig Dunn.
PERSONAL: Born June 2, 1991, in Mission Viejo, Calif. ... Parents are Gilbert Lacambra and Maria Preciado ... Has 3 brothers (Adolfo, Andres, Kyle) and 2 sisters (Aliyah, Kirsten) ... Majoring in athletic training ... Is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Enjoys playing chess.
