Vanguard University

The athlete: Chris is back for his second campaign as a Lion, his senior season overall?had a great finish to the 2009 season, scoring for Vanguard at the GSAC meet?set a PR in the 8K with a mark of 27:09?also a member of the track team at VU, with a PR of 16:41 in the 5K?came to the Lions Cross Country squad as a junior, after transferring from nearby Orange Coast College?other personal bests include a 1:59 mark in the 800m and 4:17 in the 1600m race?'09 was his first season of competing competitively in a few years?has only been running cross country for four years?the Lions are hoping Chris builds off a good finish to the end of last fall, and helps lead VU as a senior.

The person: Chris was born on February 1, 1982, in Bellflower, California, to parents Thomas Ponce and Sandra Mulford?is majoring in Communications at Vanguard?likes to eat fast food?favorite color is black and number is 4?enjoys all movies, and likes watching "Entourage" on TV?hobby is running?believes respect for others is the most important characteristic for a person to have?most respects his mother and brother for being great people and role models?running has taught him mental toughness?career goal is to be in the military.

Senior Reflection: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the great team.

Coach Bryan's Comments: "Chris is a wonderful teammate who is dedicated, hard working, and passionate about our great sport."