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2008 California Cross-Country Previews
Boys Team-By-Team Capsules
By Rich Gonzalez - DyeStatCal Editor
(STATEWIDE) -- Welcome to the 2008 California cross-country scene! With the season start now just six weeks
away, we'll bringing you a cavalcade of previews by various categories, all packaged to provide you a quick
and quality look at what's to come in the Fall of 2008!
To get you started here's the CIF-State 31 Top Boys Teams for 2008. Why 31 teams, you ask?
Well, the state is very deep at its starting point this year so we wanted that to coincide with as many teams as
possible. Perhaps it just happens to be coincidence, but 31 is also the number of teams that compete at the
NCAA NationalChampionships each year and this year also happens to be when the Nike Team Nationals
event is being renamed to the Nike Cross Nationals as an individual championship is also added to its schedule
and will be run NCAA Championships-style, with teams and individuals in the same race.
But more on that later. For now, let's first get on with the Boys Team Previews. This information is based on what
we have from last year, with updated being made throughout the rest of this summer. Final preseason rankings will
be posted in the third week of August.
As you will notice, we've added a new category to our rankings called Power Ratings. This easy-to-decipher
reference classifies teams within a performance tier as compared to other teams. In order to make the Top 31,
you had to fall within the top four tiers. How does it work? Simple. Teams in the first tier are teams that rate as the
very elite in the state, with the next best group at Tier #2 and so on. The size of each tier is fluid; it can be as small
as just one team in the tier to as many as a few hundred. If two teams are grouped in the same tier, it means that
those teams are close enough in talent and performance to be considered almost equal. So if the team ranked #14
is a Tier 2 team, for example, and the team ranked #23 is also a Tier 2 team, it would indicate that teams #14
through #23 are actually very comparable statistically.
It would not be an upset if a team in any tier beats another team within their tier; in fact, it's expected). When a
team defeats a team one tier higher, that's a mild upset but please consider that teams/coaches focus on different
meets, are on varying training cycles, etc.). If a team were to defeat a squad rated two tiers higher, THAT would be
considered an upset. We don't expect that to happen that much. The new stat provides an easier and better compar-
isons between teams than just the standard numerical rankings, which gives no insight as to how close two teams
may be to each other.
If you see any incorrect information below, the very best way to get it fixed is to bring it to my attention by
emailing me at Roadrunner4rich@aol.com . Thanks! Now let's get to our first preview!
****Boys Team-By-Team Capsules****
By Rich Gonzalez - DyeStatCal Editor
1. Dana Hills, Dana Point (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 1
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Champions in State Division 1
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns four from the varsity, supported by the state's best junior varsity team of 2007!
Synopsis For The New Season: The EPI Sports database tells us that if you're a returning 4:34.47 1600-meter runner, that time places
you as the #1 runner at your school in more than 80% of the schools in the state. In all but two schools, you'd rank among your school's
"scoring five" if that order were carried over to a cross-country lineup. But at Dana Hills, home of the deepest squad around? You'd be
the top runner on the jay-vee team. Yikes! As deep as the Dolphins were last year, the group is equipped to swim even deeper into the
talent pool in 2008! Coach Tim Butler's arsenal has twins Tyler and Ryan Valdes (seniors already? - time flies!) spearheading a dynamic
attack that reveals three runners at sub-16:00 (Zak Phillips being the third) on the state meet course, a fourth (Anthony LaCambra, the
aforementioned 4:34.47 four-lapper) just above that threshold, and then a wave of reinforcements, including Josh Dean (4:27.68/9:45.4),
Blake Ahrold (9:47.62/4:31.53), Jesus Molina (4:31.31/9:52.90), Richard Campuzano (4:36.86/10:00.74 as a frosh) and several more!
Butler and Co. have "enjoyed" this dilemma before, often requesting a "second varsity" to compete at invitationals, with that crew always
able to handle its own! So how good are the Dolhpins? Despite a significant off-day at last year's Nike Team Nationals, the crew this year
could be pegged as among the top three teams in the nation. So how deep are the Dolphins? Well, if we put their 8 through 12 runners
(the JV scoring five) into the analysis mix, the Dana Hills "B" team would rank among the top 40 varsity teams in the entire state! Cuh-razy!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
Tyler Valdes, Senior -- 15:24
Zak Phillips, Junior -- 15:54
Ryan Valdes, Senior -- 15:55
Anthony LaCambra, Senior -- 16:06
Also
Taylor Hogshead, Senior -- 16:06 at Mt. SAC
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 1:54.42 | | Ryan Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 1:55.0 | | Tyler Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | Weekly Duals, 4/20/08 | 04/20/08 | | | 3 | 1:57.0 | | Zak Phillips | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | Weekly Duals, 4/20/08 | 04/20/08 | | | 4 | 2:03.57 | | Kyle Norman | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 2:04.49 | | Cameron Djokovick | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 2:04.91 | | Nicholas Finch | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 2:06.30 | | Ryan Mitchell | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 2:07.65 | | Derek Lloyd | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 9 | 2:08.76 | | Josh Chan | | Dana Hills | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 10 | 2:08.77 | | Jesus Molina | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 11 | 2:09.25 | | Blake Ahrold | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 12 | 2:20.80 | | Mathew Brouwer | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 4:11.58 | | Tyler Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:18.96 | | Ryan Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 3 | 4:25.71 | | Taylor Hogshead | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 4:26.62 | | Zak Phillips | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:27.68 | | Josh Dean | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:31.31 | | Jesus Molina | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:31.53 | | Blake Ahrold | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 4:31.9 | | Anthony Lacambra | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | | 05/08 | | | 9 | 4:36.86 | | Ricardo Campuzano | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 10 | 4:43.53 | | Sam Van De Velde | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 11 | 4:50.36 | | Nicholas Finch | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 12 | 4:52.54 | | Connor Kaddatz | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 9:24.11 | | Tyler Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 2 | 9:36.32 | | Anthony Lacambra | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 9:45.4 | | Josh Dean | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | Weekly Duals, 3/30/08 | 03/30/08 | | | 4 | 9:47.62 | | Blake Ahrold | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 9:49.21 | | Taylor Hogshead | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 9:52.90 | | Jesus Molina | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 9:53.26 | | Zak Phillips | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 8 | 10:00.74 | | Ricardo Campuzano | 9 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 9 | 10:18.91 | | Sam Van De Velde | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 10 | 10:26.22 | | Derek Lloyd | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 11 | 10:30.19 | | Kyle Norman | 10 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 12 | 10:34.17 | | Ryan Valdes | 11 | Dana Hills | SS | South Coast League Finals | 05/02/08 | |
2. Buchanan (Central Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 1
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Fifth in State Division 1
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns six from the varsity, including all five scorers!
Synopsis For The New Season: This is the year, boys. Many seasons in the making, the Bears are reaching the end of the high school road and
still searching for that elusive state title, with "You Know Who" starting up on top in 2008. Can Buchanan knock off the big dogs? The group finished
36 points out of second place at state last year, but those points translated into a few mere seconds in separating the top teams. The great news is
that everyone is back for the ultra-rich Central Section power, which has spawned such great collegians and post-collegians as Kyle Alcorn,
Fernando Cabada and Casey Burchill. Co-leaders Jonathan Sanchez (9:10.38 at state) and Danny Vartanian (9:24.10) are coming off excellent
track campaigns, with three others at sub-16:20 at Woodward Park also in the loop. How about a dozen returnees at sub-five for 1600 meters? Or
seven individuals at sub-10:15 for 3200? Need more? Well, how about Clay "C.J." Albertson? He's the incoming freshman you'll start hearing
about who went 4:21.9/9:30.9 for 1500/3k in track as an eighth grader? oooooh yea. This group is looking good and they are pretty hungry too!
Maybe, just maybe, that state title comes in 2008! The tools are surely there.
  
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
1. Jonathan Sanchez, Senior -- 15:33
2. Danny Vartanian, Senior -- 15:57
3. Heath Reedy, Junior -- 16:10
4. Adam Delton, Senior -- 16:13
5. Carson Keller, Senior -- 16:16
7. John Hales, Senior -- 16:54
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 1:57.48 | | Jonathan Sanchez | 11 | Buchanan | CE | | 08 | | | 2 | 2:00.58 | | Taylor Gillis | 10 | Buchanan | CE | Reedley Invitational | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 2:01.34 | | Carson Keller | 11 | Buchanan | CE | T.R.A.C. League Champion... | 05/01/08 | | | 4 | 2:03.22 | | Heath Reedy | 10 | Buchanan | CE | West Coast Relays | 04/04/08 | | | 5 | 2:05.96 | | Danny Suvanto | 10 | Buchanan | CE | Central Section North Ar... | 05/07/08 | | | 6 | 2:06.73 | | Ryan Smith | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Central Section North Ar... | 05/07/08 | | | 7 | 2:07.18 | | Dimitri Kecskes | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Lemoore Kiwanis Meet | 04/11/08 | | | 8 | 2:12.60 | | Max Martinez | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Relays | 03/14/08 | | | 9 | 2:12.86 | | Marcel Bustos | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Relays | 03/14/08 | | | 10 | 2:13.9 | | Matt Melton | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 11 | 2:14.5 | | Dimitri Keckes | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 12 | 2:16.8 | | Daniel Sternwise | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 1 | 4:17.48 | | Jonathan Sanchez | 11 | Buchanan | CE | CIF-CE Finals | 05/14/08 | | | 2 | 4:21.84 | | Danny Vartanian | 11 | Buchanan | CE | CIF-CE Finals | 05/14/08 | | | 3 | 4:23.28 | | Heath Reedy | 10 | Buchanan | CE | CIF-CE Finals | 05/14/08 | | | 4 | 4:29.52 | | Carson Keller | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 5 | 4:34.89 | | Adam Delton | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:43.02 | | Dimitri Kecskes | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Lemoore Kiwanis Meet | 04/11/08 | | | 7 | 4:48.43 | | Marcel Bustos | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Lemoore Kiwanis Meet | 04/11/08 | | | 8 | 4:53.93 | | Steven Van Alen | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 9 | 4:54.5 | | Matt Melton | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 10 | 4:56.8 | | Daniel Sternwise | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 11 | 4:56.97 | | Scott Rentfrow | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 12 | 4:58.6 | | Marcel Buston | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 1 | 9:10.38 | | Jonathan Sanchez | 11 | Buchanan | CE | CIF-State Finals | 05/31/08 | | | 2 | 9:24.10 | | Danny Vartanian | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Reedley Invitational | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 9:27.13 | | Heath Reedy | 10 | Buchanan | CE | T.R.A.C. League Champion... | 05/01/08 | | | 4 | 9:44.52 | | Adam Delton | 11 | Buchanan | CE | West Coast Relays | 04/04/08 | | | 5 | 9:46.36 | | Carson Keller | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Reedley Invitational | 04/25/08 | | | 6 | 10:11.5 | | Dimitri Kecskes | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Easter Classic @ Sanger HS | 03/18/08 | | | 7 | 10:14.25 | | Derek Guthrey | 10 | Buchanan | CE | Central Section North Ar... | 05/07/08 | | | 8 | 10:33.21 | | Max Martinez | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 9 | 10:34.12 | | Scott Rentfrow | 9 | Buchanan | CE | West Coast Relays | 04/04/08 | | | 10 | 10:36.61 | | Marcel Bustos | 9 | Buchanan | CE | Clovis East Classic | 03/29/08 | | | 11 | 10:41.9 | | Michael Goertzen | 10 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Distance Carnival | 02/22/08 | | | 12 | 10:44.82 | | Matt Melton | 11 | Buchanan | CE | Buchanan Relays | 03/14/08 | |
3. Barstow (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 1
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Won State Division 3 championship by more than 50 points!
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns five from the varsity after having graduated only its top runner.
Synopsis For The New Season: If you're looking at the track stats for Barstow's returnees and wondering how on Earth they are ranked #3,
let us be the first to welcome you into the sport of cross-country. Because it's obvious you know nothing about Barstow's distance running
tradition. The Aztecs have seemingly no pedigree on the oval (indeed, having two athletes advancing to Masters in the 3200 last season
was a rare exception), but boast a tradition richer than anyone this millenium when it comes to attacking Woodward Park. Coach Jim Duarte's
army is the three-time defending state Division III champion (longest active streak) and has won an unmatched five state titles since 2001.
Although top runner Anthony Solis has graduated (now at Chico State), Barstow returns all others, including all-staters Isaac Chavez and
Andrew Romano. Three others at 16:30 or faster on the state meet course given this tradition-rich unit the tools to once again be primed
for a state meet title. Can they finally get over the hump and make it to Nike Cross Nationals? Any of the top teams in the state are loaded,
with only two automatic berths available. That means teams will need at-alrge points to improve their chances. For Barstow, a Division III
school not likely to face the Division I and Division II powers during the year, this is expecially crucial. The Aztecs might want to consider
"moving up" in enrollment class during major invitationals in hopes of securing at-large points. Otherwise, it's all eggs in one delicate
basket at state. In either case, look for Barstow to be at its best in November, but might take a stab at the Big Boys in October!
  
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
2. Isaac Chavez, Senior -- 15:40
3. Andrew Romano, Senior -- 15:53
4. Ian Barba, Senior -- 16:20
6. Jeremy Trujillo, Senior -- 16:30
7. Joshua Gomez, Senior -- 17:04
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:35.75 | | Andrew Romano | 11 | Barstow | SS | Grizzly Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 2 | 4:35.96 | | Joshua Gomez | 11 | Barstow | SS | Grizzly Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 1 | 9:11.94 | | Isaac Chavez | 11 | Barstow | SS | CIF-State Finals | 05/31/08 | | | 2 | 9:39.12 | | Andrew Romano | 11 | Barstow | SS | Grizzly Invitational | 03/08/08 | |
4. Loyola, Los Angeles (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Handily won State Division 2 championship
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns four varsity performers, including 3 of top 4.
Synopsis For The New Season: The Cubs are loaded! Yes, the top California finisher at last year's Nike Team Nationals does
lose a few very key leaders to graduation, but all-world sophomore Elias Gedyon and the senior triumvirate of J.P. Slater,
Andres Diaz and Pablo Ruiz stake co-coaches Lalo Diaz and "Doc" Meza with a great nucleus to start 2008! While Loyola
is the clear favorite to claim the Division II statewide title, the group will also have its sights set on besting the Division I powers
when those oportunities arise. Among the projected new contributors this fall are sophomore Noel Mollinedo (4:31.48 as a frosh),
and fellow 10th-grader Jeff Lords (10:13.30/4:40.58). The Cubs typically have among the deepest squads in the state and such
depth will be a true weapon -- and a necessity -- if the crew is to endure and prevail during what projects as among the very
best field of boys teams in state history! Stay tuned ... and we all get to watch as Gedyon continues to mature as a cross-country star.
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
1. Elias Gedyon, Sophomore -- 15:45
2. Andrew Diaz, Senior -- 15:50
4. James "J.P." Slater, Senior -- 16:04
7. Pablo Ruiz, Senior -- 16:45
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
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478,048 RESULTS STRONG | 1 | 1:53.43 | | Elias Gedyon | 9 | Loyola | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 1:57.79 | | Mark Gieseker | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 3 | 1:59.74 | | Patrick Ronay | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 4 | 2:00.84 | | Pablo Ruiz | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 5 | 2:02.83 | | Andrew Medina | 9 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 6 | 2:04.69 | | David Medina | 9 | Loyola | SS | LA County Championships | 04/05/08 | | | 7 | 2:07.05 | | Blake Gutierrez | 9 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 8 | 2:07.77 | | Philip Kostelnik | 9 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 1 | 4:20.75 | | J.P. Slater | 11 | Loyola | SS | Pasadena Games | 03/29/08 | | | 2 | 4:21.08 | | Andres Diaz | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | | | 3 | 4:31.48 | | Noel Mollinedo | 9 | Loyola | SS | Mt. SAC Invitational | 04/18/08 | | | 4 | 4:40.58 | | Jeff Lords | 9 | Loyola | SS | Long Beach Relays | 03/15/08 | | | 5 | 4:43.72 | | Philip Kostelnik | 9 | Loyola | SS | Pasadena Games | 03/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:54.63 | | James Ruiz | 9 | Loyola | SS | Pasadena Games | 03/29/08 | | | 1 | 9:22.81 | | Andres Diaz | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mt. SAC Invitational | 04/18/08 | | | 2 | 9:22.85 | | J.P. Slater | 11 | Loyola | SS | Mt. SAC Invitational | 04/18/08 | | | 3 | 9:53.73 | | Pablo Ruiz | 11 | Loyola | SS | LA County Championships | 04/05/08 | | | 4 | 10:07.60 | | Andrew Lords | | Loyola | SS | California Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 5 | 10:13.30 | | Jeff Lords | 9 | Loyola | SS | LA County Championships | 04/05/08 | | | 6 | 10:29.42 | | James Ruiz | 9 | Loyola | SS | LA County Championships | 04/05/08 | | | 7 | 10:47.00 | | Blake Gutierrez | 9 | Loyola | SS | Mission League Finals | 05/01/08 | |
5. Vista Murrieta, Murrieta (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished third in State Division 1
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns four from a Top 30 U.S. team, including three scorers.
Synopsis For The New Season: As has become more and more apparent each season, Vista Murrieta has been sounding
loud footsteps in closing the gap on area superpower Murrieta Valley, not to mention the rest of the Southland elite. But it
appears that 2008 could mark the changing of the guard -- when Vista Murrieta perhaps finally catches the Nighthawks at
year's end. They traded off a few in-season decisions during the course of last fall, with the Broncos returning a quartet from
that stellar lineup that just missed advanced to Nike Team Nationals. Coach Karen Candaele's lineup should be led by
super senior Noe Ramirez and a pair of junior gems in Drew Dalton and Bryce Rausa. Senior Tyler Owen (1:56.48/4:24.27)
could be a key new varsity addition for a group that proved very deep (seven returnees at sub-4:40 for 1600m) last track season!
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
2. Noe Ramirez, Senior -- 15:47
4. Drew Dalton, Junior -- 16:13
5. Bryce Rausa, Junior -- 16:25
7. Carlos Ortega, Senior -- 16:42
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 1:56.48 | | Tyler Owen | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 1:57.51 | | Carlos Ortega | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 3 | 2:03.49 | | Parker Schamun | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 4 | 2:03.96 | | Anthony Bennett | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 2:05.49 | | Joseph Hernandez | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 6 | 2:15.34 | | Jared Balady | 9 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 2:15.80 | | Jason Elder | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Saddle Up Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 8 | 2:16.44 | | Raymond Villalobos | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Saddle Up Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 1 | 4:15.44 | | Noe Ramirez | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 2 | 4:24.27 | | Tyler Owen | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 4:32.73 | | Joseph Hernandez | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 4 | 4:32.76 | | Drew Dalton | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 4:32.97 | | Carlos Ortega | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 6 | 4:36.45 | | Bryce Rausa | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 4:39.30 | | Chris Strasheim | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Southwestern League Finals | 04/30/08 | | | 8 | 4:51.04 | | Parker Schamun | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | King Frosh Soph Classic | 04/05/08 | | | 1 | 9:30.12 | | Noe Ramirez | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 9:43.38 | | Drew Dalton | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 9:47.11 | | Bryce Rausa | 10 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 9:58.61 | | Tyler Owen | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Saddle Up Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 5 | 10:13.70 | | Chris Strasheim | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 6 | 10:41.96 | | Matt Peng | 9 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 10:48.53 | | Sean Kusick | 11 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 8 | 11:01.01 | | Michael Stewart | 9 | Vista Murrieta | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | |
6. Royal, Simi Valley (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 9th in SS D1 Finals and improved well in track.
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns four varsity harriers and an excellent lower-level addition.
Synopsis For The New Season: Remember the Highlanders' mini-dynasty of a few years ago? Well, it's baaaaaaaaack. Yep, Royal
looks very good up front with hill-and-dale veteran Travis Edwards (4:16.34) continually evolving as among the better talents in the
Southern Section. He'll be joined in that lead pack by the likes of Paul Jessen (9:30.97) and Sean Upson (4:31.08), two acclaimed
rising stars in an arsenal that has accomplished Coach Ryan Luce licking his chops with anticipation for the new season. "Am I
excited about cross-country? Heck yes I am excited," screamed Luce. And that excited reaction came way back in April! Some key
things to consider are that sveeral key projected contributors are still somewhat new to the sport and, by Luce's own account, Edwards
is still working on his own confidence at this level. Trust your coach and other who have noticed, Travis - Yes, you are that good! Keep
in mind that while the Highlanders project this well on paper, most are inexperienced at this very elite level. Everything has to fall in
place for things to work out. But if they do, Coach Luce has REPEATEDLY proven at being a master at getting teams to peak verrrrry well!
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC times (from Invite & CIF Finals):
Travis Edwards, Junior -- 15:22
Sean Upson, Sophomore -- 16:00
Paul Jessen, Junior -- 16:06
Sean Davidson, Junior -- 16:12
Also:
Korey Yoakum, Juior -- (16:11 at Mt. SAC Inv)
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 1:58.05 | | Robert Davis | 11 | Royal | SS | Ventura County Champions... | 04/25/08 | | | 2 | 1:58.74 | | Travis Edwards | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 2:03.82 | | Sean Upson | 9 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 2:07.95 | | Christian Garza | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 2:08.12 | | Brandon Santana | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 2:11.93 | | Corrigan Johnson | 9 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 2:12.31 | | Tanner Koscinski | 9 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 2:17.15 | | Thomas Thyer | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 4:16.34 | | Travis Edwards | 10 | Royal | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 4:30.54 | | Paul Jesson | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 4:31.08 | | Sean Upson | 9 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 4:34.78 | | Korey Yoakum | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:38.46 | | Sean Davidson | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:42.56 | | Brandon Santana | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:45.90 | | Christian Garza | 10 | Royal | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 8 | 4:53.98 | | Scott Weir | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 9:30.97 | | Paul Jesson | 10 | Royal | SS | Ventura County Champions... | 04/25/08 | | | 2 | 9:55.29 | | Sean Davidson | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 10:01.56 | | Korey Yoakum | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 10:25.38 | | Colin Keane | 10 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 10:37.83 | | Scott Weir | 10 | Royal | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 6 | 10:53.99 | | Dylan Kirchberg | 11 | Royal | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 7 | 11:47.81 | | Mark D Allura | 9 | Royal | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | |
7. El Rancho, Pico Rivera (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 8th in SS D1 Finals.
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns five from group with excellent summers in recent years.
Synopsis For The New Season: Let's be smart. Let's not take anything off the table. If you know the situation very well, you'll realize
the Dons are perhaps the most dangerous program in the state this year and (gulp) capable of winning ... the state title. That's no
fantasy. A very proud program that really puts in the work over the summertime, "The Ranch" came on very well last year with almost
no one back from 2006 -- and just barely missed the state meet in what turned out to be the deepest Southern Section Final ever.
Five guys are back, there are endless bodies in the program, and the group seemingly primes itself when it comes to the trails. Don't
put too much stock on the track times; they have different coaches and some runners did not take part. On any given day, this team
could evolve to be able to beat any other squad in the state. The top four are excellent. Closing the gap to number five would make
them uber-tough against the national-class programs
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC times (from Invite & CIF Finals:
Pedro DeAlba, Senior -- 15:27
Jovani Rodriguez, Senior -- 15:46
Juan Rodriguez, Sophomore -- 15:58
Daniel Herrera, Junior -- 16:06 (at Mt. SAC Inv)
Juan Urrieta, Junior -- 17:03
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:19.52 | | Pedro De Alba | 11 | El Rancho | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 4:34.35 | | Juan Rodiguez | 9 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 4:42.97 | | Daniel Herrera | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Covina Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 4 | 4:48.86 | | Jovani Rodriguez | 11 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:54.43 | | Geovani Lopez | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:57.81 | | Erick Luna | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:57.92 | | Greg Alaniz | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 9:32.55 | | Daniel Herrera | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 9:59.84 | | Juan Rodriguez | 9 | El Rancho | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 10:27.69 | | Anthony Jimenez | 11 | El Rancho | SS | Covina Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 4 | 10:38.41 | | Juan Urrieta | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 5 | 10:41.71 | | Geovani Lopez | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 6 | 10:42.31 | | Greg Alaniz | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 7 | 10:59.07 | | Erick Luna | 10 | El Rancho | SS | Del Rio League Prelims | 04/29/08 | |
8. Petaluma (North Coast Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 2nd in State D2.
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns five from group that enjoyed best season in school history!
Synopsis For The New Season: The Lockert Twins return for their senior year, which alone is enough ammunition to make Petaluma
a major player on the statewide scene. Add in two solid upperclass returnees in Dowdy and Felipe and factor in talented 10th grader
Clark Bernard and the group begins taking shape as one that should return to the podium yet again. Is the top spot within reach?
Yes, but it'll be tough. The scoring gap needs to close. If the early-season races can be utilized as a means for the Lockerts to "run
back" to the pack and challenge their mates to improve, it could start igniting the spark that could lead to a firestorm. The team
struggled a bit down the stretch in 2006, but proved it had matured under pressure in 2007. With plenty of experience and talent
on board in 2008, soooooo much can be possible!
Leading Returnees And 2007 State Meet Times At Woodward Park:
1. Sterling Lockert, Senior -- 15:57
2. Devin Lockert, Senior -- 16:12
3. Brandon Felipe, Senior -- 16:23
5. Hugh Dowdy, Junior -- 16:47
7. Cody Jinright, Senior -- 17:24
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:16.07 | | Sterling Lockert | 11 | Petaluma | NC | CIF-NC Meet of Champions | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:24.05 | | Devin Lockert | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 3 | 4:26.76 | | Hugh Dowdy | 10 | Petaluma | NC | CIF-NC Redwood-Empire Fi... | 05/17/08 | | | 4 | 4:35.62 | | Brandon Felipe | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Viking Track Classic | 04/26/08 | | | 5 | 4:38.73 | | Clark Bernard | 9 | Petaluma | NC | Viking Track Classic | 04/26/08 | | | 6 | 4:40.37 | | Cody Jinright | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 7 | 4:52.36 | | Roberto Gonzalez | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Viking Track Classic | 04/26/08 | | | 1 | 9:29.88 | | Sterling Lockert | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Viking Track Classic | 04/26/08 | | | 2 | 9:46.31 | | Brandon Felipe | 11 | Petaluma | NC | CIF-NC Redwood-Empire Fi... | 05/17/08 | | | 3 | 10:18.99 | | Clark Bernard | 9 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 4 | 10:44.41 | | Roberto Gonzalez | 11 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 5 | 11:08.90 | | Prescott Nicoll | 9 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 6 | 11:33.72 | | Brandon Mondo | 10 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | | | 7 | 11:47.78 | | Seth Yungert | 9 | Petaluma | NC | Skyline Distance Fiesta | 03/15/08 | |
9. Davis (Sac-Joaquin Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 11th in State D1.
How Much Returns in 2008: A 'six pack' returns and aims to be the best squad in NorCal yet again!
Synopsis For The New Season: An abundance of talent, proven experience, promising youth and perhaps the premier coach in
the state over the course of the last three years is an awesome combination, with the Blue Devils entering the 2008 campaign
as among the most interesting storylines to watch unfold. Corey Coates and Matt Petersen are a superb starting point for veteran
taskmaster coach Bill Gregg, but Davis has at least five others who could be key contributors by the time the big meets roll around
this fall. It'll be interesting to see how the pieces all come together, but rest assured the Blue Devils will be very strong again in '08!
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 State Meet Times at Woodward Park:
2. Matt Petersen, Senior -- 16:11
3. Corey Coates, Junior -- 16:14
4. Dilon Shaw, Junior -- 16:30
5. Trevor Halsted, Sophomore -- 16:47
6. Hrayson Hough, Junior -- 17:06
7. Drew Petersen, Senior -- 17:18
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:26.61 | | Corey Coates | 10 | Davis | SJ | CIF-SJ Division 1 Finals | 05/16/08 | | | 2 | 4:29.22 | | Matt Petersen | 11 | Davis | SJ | Nevada Union Invitational | 05/03/08 | | 4
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| | | | | | 5 | 4:38.61 | | Dillon Shaw | 10 | Davis | SJ | Nevada Union Invitational | 05/03/08 | | | 6 | 4:40.76 | | Drew Petersen | 11 | Davis | SJ | Nevada Union Invitational | 05/03/08 | | | 7 | 4:46.32 | | Trevor Halsted | 9 | Davis | SJ | King-Gilbert Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 8 | 4:52.78 | | Grayson Hough | 10 | Davis | SJ | Delta Valley League Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 1 | 9:25.55 | | Matt Petersen | 11 | Davis | SJ | Adidas Golden West Invit... | 06/07/08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 9:41.78 | | Dillon Shaw | 10 | Davis | SJ | CIF-SJ Masters Meet Finals | 05/22/08 | | | 4 | 9:54.56 | | Drew Petersen | 11 | Davis | SJ | CIF-SJ Division 1 Finals | 05/16/08 | | | 5 | 10:06.63 | | Trevor Halsted | 9 | Davis | SJ | Woody Wilson Invitational | 04/18/08 | | | 6 | 10:23.52 | | Grayson Hough | 10 | Davis | SJ | Sacramento Meet of Champ... | 04/26/08 | |
10. Rancho Buena Vista, Vista (San Diego Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 7th in State D1.
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns four from group that ran exceptionally well at Mt. SAC Invitational
Synopsis For The New Season: If there's one team we're possibly under-ranking, it's this one right here. The group ran very, very
well in October at the Mt. SAC Invitational and seemed primed for a top-5 finish at state. A few individuals found it difficult in Fresno
to match that mid-year form, however, with the group still finishing a very respectable seventh. Several key individuals are back --
led by all-state candidate Collin Jarvis -- and RBV's eventual postseason fate might hinge on how much it taxes itself early on.
They are the class of the San Diego Section this fall and will have some bombing teams from around the state checking in come
November. It might be wise to pace oneself and arrive at the CIF meets very hungry and very focused on proving a point and
getting the San Diego Section's elite back on the very top rung of the performance ladder!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park state meet times:
1. Collin Jarvis, Senior -- 15:59 (also 15:06 at Mt. SAC)
5. Chris Distefano, Senior -- 16:24
6. Chris Brewer, Sophomore -- 16:32
7. William West, Junior 00 16:48
Also:
Osvaldo Albarrado, Junior -- 16:23 at Mt. SAC
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:14.74 | | Collin Jarvis | 11 | Rancho Buena V | SD | CIF-SD Finals | 05/24/08 | | | 2 | 4:34.53 | | Chris Brewer | 9 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Avocado League Prelims | 05/05/08 | | | 3 | 4:38.17 | | Osvaldo Albarran | 10 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph ... | 04/26/08 | | | 4 | 4:40.11 | | Billy West | 10 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 5 | 4:57.56 | | Kyle Lynch | 9 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 1 | 9:22.67 | | Collin Jarvis | 11 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Escondido Invitational | 04/25/08 | | | 2 | 9:44.12 | | Chris Brewer | 9 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Avocado League Finals | 05/08/08 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | 10:01.16 | | Osvaldo Albarran | 10 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Avocado League Finals | 05/08/08 | | | 5 | 10:16.71 | | Billy West | 10 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Avocado League Finals | 05/08/08 | | | 6 | 10:29.12 | | Kyle Lynch | 9 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Avocado League Finals | 05/08/08 | | | 7 | 10:32.2** | | Brian Baker | 9 | Rancho Buena V | SD | Dick Wilkins Frosh-Soph ... | 04/26/08 | |
11. El Toro, Lake Forest (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 10th in SS D1 Finals.
How Much Returns in 2008: Returns five from perhaps the most improved team in the SS
Synopsis For The New Season: Remember when the Chargers only had ONE varsity returnee to start last year and their lower-level
returnees were not quite as deep to start as usual? Well, it took no time for El Toro re-arm and zoom right back into the Southern
Section Top 10 rankings and on the fringe of the state Division I rankings. Most of those battled-tested warriors are back this fall and
seeking to add to the program's respected tradition. Tony Villalva, a sensational speedster who enjoyed an excellent breakthrough
in track, leads a very deep crew. Jordan Senko, an 11th grader, has also bettered 16 minutes at Mt. SAC without much problem.
Typically, this group has a quality summer and arrives into the season very motivated. This team is always among the most exciting
to follow, and 2008 should be no exception!!!
(L-to-R): Ryan Wells, Craig McGirr, Toby Villalva, Matt Johnson, Jordan Senko, Ryan Carreno, Alex Kimura
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC times (from Invite & CIF Finals:
2. Toby Villalva, Senior -- 15:42
3. Jordan Senko, Junior -- 15:47
4. Craig McGirr, Senior -- 16:33
6. Ryan Wells, Senior -- 16:40
7. Ryan Carreno, Senior -- 16:34 (at Invite)
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:12.09 | | Toby Villalva | 11 | El Toro | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:28.76 | | Ryan Wells | 11 | El Toro | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 4:29.37 | | Ryan Germann | 9 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 4:37.56 | | Craig Mcgirr | 11 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 4:38.87 | | Austin Oblouk | 10 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 6 | 4:47.77 | | Ryan Carreno | 11 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 4:55.41 | | Jake Gifford | 10 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 1 | 9:24.22 | | Toby Villalva | 11 | El Toro | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 2 | 9:46.26 | | Jordan Senko | 10 | El Toro | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 9:49.49 | | Ryan Wells | 11 | El Toro | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 9:50.43 | | Craig Mcgirr | 11 | El Toro | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | |
12. Mountain View (Central Coast Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 15h in State Division 2.
How Much Returns in 2008: Every scorer back plus an additional varsity returnee.
Synopsis For The New Season: This appears to be the prime team in an ever-toughening Central Coast Section landscape, with
2007 all-state sophomore Garrett Rowe leading a group that includes talented sophomore-to-be Parker Schuh and a trio hovering
near 17 minutes on the state meet course. On top of that, the group is adding a high-impact freshman who could be among its
top scorers. Much like Jesuit, this team is only a whisker ahead of a very large group of Tier 3 teams in the overal statewide
pecking order. Without havign the luxury (or pressure?) of being highly challenged week ni and week out in the Southern Section
wars, it'll be up to Rowe and Mountain View to rise to the challenge and be its sharpest come November.
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park State Meet times:
1. Garrett Rowe, Junior -- 15:41
2. Parker Schuh, Sophomore -- 16:32
3. Neil Lingarkar, Senior -- 17:04
4. Ian Myjer, Junior -- 17:10
5. Chris Wells, Junior -- 17:17
7. Robert McLauchlan, Senior -- 17:56
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 1:59.71 | | Garrett Rowe | 10 | Mountain View | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | | | 2 | 2:05.53 | | Patrick Rabuzzi | 10 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 3 | 2:08.24 | | Ben Leung | 11 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 4 | 2:08.61 | | Ian Myjer | 10 | Mountain View | CC | Frosh-Soph CCS Classic | 03/28/08 | | | 5 | 2:12.67 | | Chris Wells | 10 | Mountain View | CC | West Valley Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 6 | 2:14.92 | | Gabriel Fry | 9 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 4:22.48c | | Garrett Rowe | 10 | Mountain View | CC | Arcadia Invitational | 04/10/08 | | | 2 | 4:23.10c | | Ian Myjer | 10 | Mountain View | CC | Arcadia Invitational | 04/10/08 | | | 3 | 4:38.60 | | Parker Schuh | 9 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 4 | 4:46.39 | | Neil Lingarkar | 11 | Mountain View | CC | Kiwanis Bellarmine Track... | 03/08/08 | | | 5 | 4:46.60c | | Robert Mclauchlan | 11 | Mountain View | CC | St. Francis Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:47.84 | | Chris Wells | 10 | Mountain View | CC | Kiwanis Bellarmine Track... | 03/08/08 | | | 1 | 9:31.16 | | Ian Myjer | 10 | Mountain View | CC | SCVAL Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 2 | 9:54.41 | | Neil Lingarkar | 11 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 3 | 9:59.67 | | Parker Schuh | 9 | Mountain View | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | | | 4 | 10:20.93 | | Bryan Crook | 9 | Mountain View | CC | DeAnza Athletic League S... | 04/29/08 | | | 5 | 10:44.40 | | Oz Caal | 9 | Mountain View | SS | Mission Valley League | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 10:53.05 | | Alex Mcguirk | 10 | Mountain View | CC | Frosh-Soph CCS Classic | 03/28/08 | |
13. Jesuit, Carmichael (Sac-Joaquin Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 2
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 3rd in SJS D2 Finals, missing state by 4 points
How Much Returns in 2008: Five return, plus trong lower-level reinforcements
Synopsis For The New Season: If the Marauders face the 2008 season with a big chip on their shoulders, they should prove
very tough for the competition to handle. Nobody picked Sheldon to top Jesuit by the end of the 2007 season, but that's exactly
what happened in Jesuit coming up four points short and snapping the longest state-meet appearance string in existence. Jesuit enjoyed a very solid track season, with the red-and-gold now entering the summer with seven athletes at 10:12 or faster for 3200m !!! Leadership will be very key to where this group finishes up, with the crew likely very eager to get back to 'elite' status in the months to come! If frontrunners emerge, their depth will be very tough to handle.
Leading Returnees And 2007 Woodward Park (Clovis Inv) times:
TJ Brown Pinizzotto, Sophomore -- 16:08
Emilio Garcia, Senior -- 16:21
Adam Kelly-Strong, Junior -- 16:39
Colin Chapman, Senior -- 16:49
Michael Sommers, Senior -- 17:09
Willie Diaz, Senior -- 17:11
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:25.75 | | Adam Kelly-strong | 10 | Jesuit | SJ | CIF-SJ Division 1 Finals | 05/16/08 | | | 2 | 4:31.97 | | Michael Sommers | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | | | 3 | 4:35.85 | | Emilio Garcia | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | Sacramento Meet of Champ... | 04/26/08 | | | 4 | 4:44.75 | | Robert Leon
| 11 | Jesuit | SJ | King-Gilbert Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 5 | 4:48:12 | | Danny Diaz
| 10
| Jesuit | SJ | Bella Vista Bronco Invit... | 03/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:48.33 | | Perry Hansen
| | Jesuit | SJ | Bella Vista Bronco Invit... | 03/29/08 | | | 7 | 4:49.15
| | Henry Stroud
| 10 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | | | 1 | 9:44.44 | | Emilio Garcia | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | | | 2 | 9:45.50 | | Adam Kelly-strong | 10 | Jesuit | SJ | Adidas Golden West Invit... | 06/07/08 | | | 3 | 9:53.39 | | Colin Chapman | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | CIF-SJ Masters Meet Finals | 05/22/08 | | | 4 | 10:01.73 | | TJ Brown-Pinizzotto | 9 | Jesuit | SJ | Delta River League Champ... | 05/06/08 | | | 5 | 10:08.39 | | Robert Leon | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | | | 6 | 10:11.61 | | Willie Diaz | 11 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | | | 7 | 10:12.63 | | Danny Diaz | 10 | Jesuit | SJ | Bronco Roundup Distance ... | 04/11/08 | |
14. Redondo Union (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 9th in CIF-SS Division II Finals
How Much Returns in 2008: Everyone returns from unit that was 18 points short of going to state
Synopsis For The New Season: One of the most improved programs around during the 2007 campaign, the Seahawks
return every single performer from a squad that grew up quite a bit during last season and seeks to take the next step in
qualifying for state. A great summer and a sound approach could land Redondo with an even bigger prize: state meet
hardware! Cody Schmidt is among the top returnees in the state (plus a great track season!) with twin brother Simon also
an excellent frontrunning talent. An impressive chase pack led by Ryan Boswell could evolve into a great weapon come
championship time with steady improvement looming lethal as we move along the summer and early-winter months!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC Inv/ CIF Finals times:
1. Cody Schmidt, Senior -- 15:09
2. Simon Schmidt, Senior -- 15:30
3. Ryan Boswell, Senior -- 16:30
4. Remington Besnoin, Junior -- 16:48
5. Alec Jolicouer, Junior -- 16:50
6. Michael Landon, Senior -- 17:05
7. Justin Caracoza, Junior -- 17:28
Also:
Kyle Maney, Sophomore -- 16:55 at Mt. SAC Inv
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:24.42 | | Cody Schmidt | 11 | Redondo | SS | Camarillo Classic | 03/14/08 | | | 2 | 4:30.41 | | Simon Schmidt | 11 | Redondo | SS | Camarillo Classic | 03/14/08 | | | 3 | 4:44.15 | | Remington Besnion | 10 | Redondo | SS | Bay League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 4:45.47 | | Alec Joliceour | 10 | Redondo | SS | Bay League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:48.02 | | Eric Abolimiliki | 9 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 6 | 4:49.16 | | Michael Landon | 11 | Redondo | SS | Bay League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:51.09 | | Garrett Bower | 10 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 8 | 4:52.33 | | Alec Jolicieur | 10 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 1 | 9:10.45 | | Cody Schmidt | 11 | Redondo | SS | Arcadia Invitational | 04/10/08 | | | 2 | 9:23.80 | | Simon Schmidt | 11 | Redondo | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 10:15.76 | | Ryan Boswell | 11 | Redondo | SS | Camarillo Classic | 03/14/08 | | | 4 | 10:49.53 | | Garrett Bower | 10 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 5 | 10:57.00 | | Justin Caracoza | 10 | Redondo | SS | Bay League Prelims | 04/30/08 | | | 6 | 11:18.95 | | Ryan Rappaport | 11 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 7 | 11:35.26 | | Austin Bosley | 11 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | | | 8 | 11:40.64 | | Nick Colbert | 11 | Redondo | SS | South Bay Championships | 04/18/08 | |
15. Corona (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 11th in CIF-SS Division I Finals
How Much Returns in 2008: Three scorers are among a "five-pack" of returnees.
Synopsis For The New Season: State 1600m runner-up Raul Arcos has graduated, but the Panthers return an excellent cast
that could make its way to the state meet! Alan Cuevas, Michael Gauger and Chase Williams are a solid 1-2-3 punch with plenty
of talented depth to back them up. The younger Gauger brother also arrives for his freshman year this fall as well, with the
sophomore-to-be Michael Gauger among the premier 9th graders in the state last fall.This team is very dangerous and should be
a lock for its first CIF Finals Top 10 appearance in quite some time!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC Inv/ CIF Finals times:
2. Michael Gauger, Sophomore -- 15:38
3. Alan Cuevas, Junior -- 16:03
4. Patrick Mines, Senior -- 16:11
6. Chase Williams, Senior -- 16:33
7. Franklin Sloat, Senior -- 16:44
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 1:59.75 | | Fernando Cerda | 10 | Corona | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 2:01.18 | | Chase Williams | 11 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 2:02.72 | | Cerda Fernando | 10 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 2:03.29 | | Alan Cuevas | 10 | Corona | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 4:29.48 | | Chase Williams | 11 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 4:32.01 | | Alan Cuevas | 10 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 4:33.76 | | Michael Gauger | 9 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 4:37.24 | | Fernando Cerda | 10 | Corona | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 8 | 4:41.49 | | Patrick Mynes | 11 | Corona | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 1 | 9:37.11 | | Alan Cuevas | 10 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 9:41.34 | | Michael Gauger | 9 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 9:58.66 | | Patrick Mynes | 11 | Corona | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 10:49.45 | | Franklin Sloat | 11 | Corona | SS | Saddle Up Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 8 | 10:55.18 | | Michael Sveinson | 9 | Corona | SS | Saddle Up Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 10 | 11:13.53 | | Antonio Garcia | 9 | Corona | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | |
16. Thousand Oaks (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 16th in CIF-SS Division I Finals
How Much Returns in 2008: Top four from last year among five varsity returnees
Synopsis For The New Season: One of the teams to rise throughout the 2007 season
was the Lancers, which rose up the ranks throughout the year before finishing 16th
with a fairly young team at CIF Finals. The good news is that four scorers return, led
by senior frontrunner Sean Gildea and Kevin Joerger, a sophomore-class race winner
at the Mt. SAC Invitational a year ago. The better news is that Thousand Oaks had eight
different returning athletes break 10:15 (3200m) or 4:50 (1600m) in track. Coach Sean
Morris' crew looks highly promising approaching the new year, representing the
Ventura County region very well!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC Inv/ CIF Finals times:
1. Sean Gildea, Senior -- 15:37
2. Kevin Joerger, Junior -- 15:55
3. Asher Lober, Senior -- 16:08
4. Andrew Snyder, Senior -- 16:27
6. Hans Weidman, Senior -- 17:03
Also:
Kyle Maney, Sophomore -- 16:55 at Mt. SAC Inv
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated.
| 1 | 4:24.64 | | Sean Gildea | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Ventura County Champions... | 04/25/08 | | | 2 | 4:27.67 | | Asher Lober | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Ventura County Champions... | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 4:32.34 | | Andrew Snyder | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Ventura County Champions... | 04/25/08 | | | 4 | 4:38.76 | | Kevin Joerger | 10 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:39.91 | | Spencer Woodworth | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:45.17 | | Donald Morrow | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 7 | 4:48.38 | | Hans Weidman | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 4:49.55 | | Matthew Garvin | 9 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 9 | 4:57.53 | | Kevin Sciarillo | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 10 | 4:59.91 | | Daniel Smithers | 10 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 9:22.09 | | Sean Gildea | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 9:57.55 | | Asher Lober | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 10:03.30 | | Andrew Snyder | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Don Green Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 4 | 10:09.96 | | Spencer Woodworth | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 10:14.25 | | Kevin Joerger | 10 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 10:24.93 | | Donald Morrow | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Don Green Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 7 | 10:30.25 | | Hans Weidman | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 8 | 10:35.62 | | Matthew Garvin | 9 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 9 | 10:42.42 | | Kevin Sciarillo | 11 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Marmonte League Champs | 05/02/08 | | | 10 | 10:44.68 | | Elai Fresco | 10 | Thousand Oaks | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | |
17. Campolindo, Moraga (North Coast Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back at 2007: Finished 8th in State Division III How Much Returns In 2008: Everyone single varsity performer at state is back! Synopsis For The New Season: Coach Chuck Woolridge's team could be verrrrrrrry dangerous come championship time, especially with a full cast of seasoned returnees being joined by several prominent upstarts that made their mark in track. The Cougars of 2007 were expected to play second fiddle to Petaluma this fall in the battle for the North Coast Section's Division III championship -- not to mention overall NCS honors -- but Campolindo has done enough work to establish fine depth in the spring; a quality summer could put the crew right alongside "P-Town" once November rolls around! Senior Robert Pulford enjoyed an inspiring improvement in time for last year's state meet, with the group boasting all scorers within a minute of each other at Woodward Park. Could rise from Tier 4 to be among the better Tier 3 teams in the state by year's end and will clearly challenge for a Division III podium position in Fresno! We were quietly hoping that senior Garret Holmes, one of the NCS's better returning four lappers in track, would run cross-country, but it appears he will be focusing on playing football for a second consecutive year. Another 4:25 miler would have helped!    Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times: Robert Pulford, Senior -- 16:17 Ross Geiger, Senior -- 16:30 Paul Jackson, Senior -- 16:45 Michael Brondello, Senior -- 17:06 Jared Wong, Senior -- 17:17 Jason Budge, Senior -- 17:43 Colby Pines, Senior -- 17:49 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. POWERED BY DATABASE
LAST UPDATED 07/17/08 10:00 PM
478,048 RESULTS STRONG POWERED BY DATABASE
LAST UPDATED 07/18/08 8:00 PM
478,048 RESULTS STRONG | 1 | 4:24.34 | | Ross Geiger | 11 | Campolindo | NC | CIF-NC Meet of Champions | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:25.60 | | Garret Holmes | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 3 | 4:26.01 | | Michael Brondello | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 4 | 4:38.9 | | Tim Baffi | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Weekly Duals, 4/27/08 | 04/27/08 | | | 5 | 4:44.02 | | Colby Pines | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 6 | 4:54.31 | | Jason Budge | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Phillips McCain Inv | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 4:54.90 | | Jarret Hendrickson | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 8 | 4:56.89 | | Nate Cox | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 9 | 5:12.10 | | Dylan Laucher | | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 10 | 5:12.57 | | Shane Settle | | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 1 | 9:32.78 | | Robert Pulford | 11 | Campolindo | NC | CIF-NC Meet of Champions | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 9:42.45 | | Colby Pines | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 3 | 9:58.18 | | Michael Brondello | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 4 | 9:58.46 | | Ross Geiger | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | | | 5 | 10:05.39 | | Tim Baffi | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Robert Warren - Charlie ... | 04/25/08 | | | 6 | 10:08.11 | | Jarret Hendrickson | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 7 | 10:12.97 | | Nate Cox | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 8 | 10:13.92 | | Jason Budge | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 9 | 10:20.13 | | Jared Wong | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Diablo Foothill Lg Finals | 05/09/08 | | | 10 | 10:21.03 | | Garret Holmes | 11 | Campolindo | NC | Bay Area Distance Festival | 03/14/08 | |
18. Upland (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 15th at CIF-SS Division I Finals
How Much Returns in 2008: Three scorers among five returnees, plus solid JV team
Synopsis For The New Season: Combining both the returning cast from a year ago with
the nice cast adds from track season places the Highlanders in a position to put last year's
bumpy ride out of memory. Upland showed well for much of the year, but labored at the
Southern Section Finals to be upended by a few rival teams it had previously defeated.
John Guzman and Nick Johnson are the bookends, with additional veterans such as
Tyler Brady giving the crew a formidable nucleus for Coach Mike Wilson. Albert Cisneros,
4:42 for 1600m as a frosh in the spring, could be a key varsity addition as the group
seeks to rebound with big results in 2008!
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC Inv/ CIF Finals times:
1. John Guzman, Senior -- 15:43
2. Nick Johnson, Senior -- 15:50
4. Tyler Brady, Senior --- 16:01
6. Cameron Moore, Junior -- 16:37
7. Andrew Quezada, Senior --- 17:02
Also:
-- Albert Cisneros, Sophomore --- 16:39 at Mt. SAC Inv
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:27.23 | | Nick Johnson | 11 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 2 | 4:33.38 | | Michael Sindicich | 10 | Upland | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 4:39.77 | | John Guzman | 11 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 4 | 4:42.01 | | Cisneros Albert | 9 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 5 | 4:42.12 | | Vince Jouvin | 10 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 6 | 4:45.80 | | Tyler Brady | 11 | Upland | SS | California Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 7 | 4:48.86 | | Jason Prieto | 9 | Upland | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 8 | 4:51.44 | | Cameron Moore | 10 | Upland | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 9 | 4:52.81 | | Albert Cisneros | 9 | Upland | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 10 | 4:55.23 | | Alex Morgan | 11 | Upland | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 10:04.93 | | John Guzman | 11 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 2 | 10:18.29 | | Andrew Quezada | 11 | Upland | SS | California Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 3 | 10:19.10 | | Vince Jouvin | 10 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 4 | 10:44.17 | | Albert Cisneros | 9 | Upland | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | |
19. Rancho Cucamonga (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back at 2007: Finished 13th in CIF-SS Division I How Much Returns In 2008: Four scorers are among the veteran quintet battling for state berth. Synopsis For The New Season: Could the tradition of strong weekend racing be making a comeback for the purple and black? The Cougars return with a well-supplied cupboard that includes five runners bettering 16:45 at Mt. SAC last season, led by mid-15's senior talent Joey Ruelas! Rancho Cucamonga should be a very dangerous squad and will need to be sharp at the end, when we project the Southern Section will be ever deeper and stronger than last year, when it took some eye- popping clockings just to get out of CIF Prelims! The Cougars didn't enjoy as well a track season as we would have expected, with the numbers being down and the depth lacking somewhat. Traditionally, however, the Purple People Eaters tend to do a good job of devouring th e competition across hill and dale. The trend should prove true again in 2008!  Leading Returnees and 2007 Mt. SAC times at either Invite or CIF Finals:1 Joey Ruelas, Senior -- 15:31 at Mt. SAC 3 Joel Garnica, Senior -- 16:14 at Mt. SAC 4. Martin Sanchez, Senior -- 16:12 at Mt. SAC Inv 5. Matt Ballard, enior -- 16:32 at Mt. SAC 6. Jordan Del Castillo, Senior -- 16:42 at Mt. SAC 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 1:59.15 | | Joey Ruelas | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 2 | 2:02.71 | | Matt Ballard | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 4:29.64 | | Martin Sanchez | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 4:30.83 | | Joey Ruelas | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | California Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 3 | 4:42.67 | | Matt Ballard | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Pasadena Games | 03/29/08 | | | 4 | 4:49.63 | | Paul Hernandez | 10 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 5 | 4:55.68 | | Jordan Delcastillo | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | California Relays | 03/21/08 | | | 6 | 4:59.64 | | Anthony Ogunnubi | 9 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 7 | 5:01.19 | | Joel Garnica | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Basline League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 10:06.73 | | Joey Ruelas | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 10:20.18 | | Jordan Delcastillo | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 10:32.04 | | Joel Garnica | 11 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 10:32.79 | | Kevin Hernden | 10 | Rancho Cucamng | SS | Baseline League Finals | 05/02/08 | |
20. Newport Harbor (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back at 2007: Finished 7th in State Division II How Much Returns In 2008: Only two scorers are among the four state returnees, but has a super-deep squad. Synopsis For The New Season: The biggest challenge for the Sailors is simple: pacing wisely through the long season. Easier said than done. Newport Harbor battles in one of the better boys leagues on the West Coast and such circumstances might have caught up with the crew in the last race of the year, where it still finished a very fine seventh in state. Expect Jake Dawson and Michael Taylor to trade off the lead spot in 2008, with the Sailors also having one of the better sophomore classes in the Southland on board. This group did very well in handling Sunset League foes during the 2007 campaign before humming through postseason competition as well. Should battle for the Division II Southern Section championship come November!  Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times:3 Michael Taylor, Senior -- 16:31 5 Jake Dawson, Senior -- 17:00 6 Sean Figueroa, Senior -- 17:05 Also: Saul De La Rosa, Senior -- 16:31 at Mt SAC (either at Inv or in CIF Finals) Alex Jolly, Sophomore -- 16:45 at Mt. SAC (either at Inv or in CIF Finals) 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 2:06.16 | | Scott Figueroa | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 2:08.54 | | Matt Brown | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 2:10.97 | | Oliverio Hernandez | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 2:11.58 | | Danny Ingalls | 10 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 2:12.87 | | Aaron Fleming | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 6 | 2:17.06 | | Ryan Dutch | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 7 | 2:17.57 | | Spencer Lindsay | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 8 | 2:19.10 | | Paul Curtiss | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 9 | 2:19.97 | | Addison Maclaren | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 10 | 2:23.67 | | Raymundo Sollano | 10 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 4:30.21 | | Michael Taylor | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 2 | 4:39.24 | | Jake Dawson | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 3 | 4:41.74 | | Alex Jolly | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Pasadena Games | 03/29/08 | | | 4 | 4:42.90 | | Scott Figueroa | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:44.61 | | Saul Delarosa | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:47.24 | | Eddie Garcia | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 7 | 4:47.56 | | Alex Crawford | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 8 | 4:51.65 | | Danny Ingalls | 10 | Newport Harbor | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 9 | 4:53.90 | | Aaron Fleming | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 10 | 4:54.54 | | Oliverio Hernandez | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 9:33.75 | | Jake Dawson | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 2 | 9:33.86 | | Michael Taylor | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 9:54.16 | | Alex Crawford | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 10:11.46 | | Alex Jolly | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 10:21.94 | | Saul Delarosa | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 6 | 10:27.22 | | Eddie Garcia | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 7 | 10:31.02 | | Scott Figueroa | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 8 | 10:51.78 | | Trent Casillas | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 9 | 10:57.84 | | Ryan Dutch | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 10 | 11:39.61 | | Tyler Franzen | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Sunset League Prelims | 04/29/08 | | | 1 | 15:24.48 | | Jake Dawson | 11 | Newport Harbor | SS | Camarillo Classic | 03/14/08 | | | 2 | 16:15.68 | | Alex Jolly | 9 | Newport Harbor | SS | Camarillo Classic | 03/14/08 | |
21. Arcadia (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back at 2007: Finished 8th in State Division I How Much Returns In 2008: Only two scorers are among the four state returnees, but has a super-deep squad. Synopsis For The New Season: The recipe entering the 2008 season looks favorable - a frontrunner, four veterans and endless depth! Senior Renaud Poizat is among the top seniors in the Southland for the coming season, with the Apaches looking to enjoy a better transition from the track oval to the hills than a year ago, when a veteran nucleus and loaded depth almost wasn't enough to advance to state after a sensational finish the year prior. How loaded is Arcadia to start its new quest? You can start with 15 runners in the lineup that cracked under five minutes for the 1600 in track. Five at sub-10:17 for 3200 is also highly impressive. Tremendous upside here.  Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times:1 Renaud Poizat, Senior -- 15:34 (also 15:11 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only) 5 Amar Moussa, Sophomore -- 16:34 (also 16:15 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only) 6 Bryant Chan, Junior -- 16:46 7 Matt Swanson, Senior -- 17:18 (also 16:56 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only) Also: Nick Shar, Junior -- 16:50 at Mt. SAC (in Inv or Finals only) 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 2:00.41 | | Renaud Poizat | 11 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 2:03.74 | | Jeffrey Macdonald | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 2:05.49 | | Bryant Chan | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 2:06.89 | | Amar Moussa | 9 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 2:08.67 | | Matt Swanson | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Prelims (... | 04/26/08 | | | 6 | 2:09.06 | | Nicholas Shar | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 2:09.71 | | Robin Wan | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 2:10.24 | | Anthony Wang | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Prelims (... | 04/26/08 | | | 9 | 2:10.78 | | Zhichen John Zhang | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 10 | 2:11.35 | | Charles Johansen | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 4:20.57 | | Renaud Poizat | 11 | Arcadia | SS | CIF-SS Division 1 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 4:34.27 | | Amar Moussa | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 4:39.02 | | Matt Swanson | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Prelims (... | 04/26/08 | | | 4 | 4:39.14 | | Bryant Chan | 10 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 4:42.50 | | Eric Garibay | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 6 | 4:42.53 | | Allen Leung | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 4:43.17 | | Nicholas Shar | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 8 | 4:44.92 | | Charles Johansen | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 9 | 4:47.70 | | Patrick Wrobel | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 10 | 4:47.99 | | Christos Mcclain | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 1 | 9:30.71 | | Renaud Poizat | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 2 | 9:54.89 | | Amar Moussa | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 10:00.05 | | Matt Swanson | 11 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 4 | 10:12.86 | | Eric Garibay | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 5 | 10:16.66 | | Allen Leung | 9 | Arcadia | SS | San Gabriel Valley Champ... | 04/19/08 | | | 6 | 10:32.90 | | Ricky Li | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 10:35.35 | | Bryant Chan | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Pacific League Prelims (... | 04/26/08 | | | 8 | 10:37.02 | | Charles Johansen | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 9 | 10:47.01 | | Patrick Wrobel | 10 | Arcadia | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | | | 10 | 10:47.44 | | Enxiang Ricky Li | 11 | Arcadia | SS | Royal Twilight Invite | 03/09/08 | |
22. Murrieta Valley (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3 A Quick Look Back at 2007: Finished second in State Division I and advanced to NTN. How Much Returns In 2008: Only two varsity runners return, with others waiting in the wings. Synopsis For The New Season: On one hand, the cupboard might seem emptier than usual for the Nighthawks to start a summer, but all one has to do is recall the SENSATIONAL summer of progress that Coach Steve Chavez's crew enjoyed during the hottest months of 2007, when one of the best rebuilding jobs in recent memory took place. Remember the great runs at Woodbridge and Mt. SAC Sweeps: It would not be fair to merely assume that such a feat will be replicated this summer, but the fingerprints (and blueprints) are there. With Chris Kincade and Daniel Knauer, "Em-Vee" enjoys a more-than-modest 1-2 punch. Three others that bettered 17 minutes at Mt. SAC move up from the lower-level ranks, with Murrieta Valley enjoying four sub-10:20 track performers (3200m) with a fifth at sub-4:50 for four laps on the oval. Honestly, if there's one program out there that has to be respected 24/7/365, it's this one. You can bet they'll come ready!  Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times:2. Chris Kincade, Senior -- 16:02 3. Daniel Knauer, Senior -- 16:06 Also: Jon Sanchez, Junior -- 16:31 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only Nick Behar, Junior -- 16:36 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only Ben Walters, Junior -- 16:50 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:36.95 | | Daniel Knauer | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 2 | 4:40.58 | | Jon Sanchez | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 4:41.46 | | Nick Behar | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 4:42.16 | | Chris Kincade | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 4:49.25 | | Ben Walters | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 6 | 4:55.64 | | Hellina Sanchez | | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 5:06.10 | | Andy Walters | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 8 | 5:11.32 | | Charles Craig | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 1 | 9:50.28 | | Daniel Knauer | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 10:03.45 | | Jon Sanchez | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 3 | 10:17.02 | | Chris Kincade | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 10:17.94 | | Nick Behar | 11 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 10:45.67 | | Bryan Mercado | 9 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 6 | 10:45.71 | | Ben Walters | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 7 | 10:52.80 | | Andy Walters | 10 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Inland Empire Championsh... | 04/19/08 | | | 8 | 10:54.9 | | Brian Mercado | 9 | Murrieta Vally | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | |
23. Aptos (Central Coast Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 3rd in State Division III How Much Returns In 2008: Four scorers among six returnees, including all-state prospect Synopsis For The New Season: An intense battle is forecast for the Central Coast Section's Division III championship, with Aptos
tabbed as the slight favorite over Willow Glen thanks to six returnees from a squad that peaked very nicely in 2007. Perennial
all-class talent Rylan Hunt has finally reached his senior year and his squad could finish stronger than last year's third-place
showing, the best in school history. The key new element in the mix for the Mariners should be Nick Leber, whose 10:15.99 for
3200 meters was among the best freshman times in the state for that distance. Lack of depth might be the team's biggest obstacle
to confront this fall, otherwise Aptos will need to remain healthy and receive timely clutch efforts if it is to top Willow Glen and others.
Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times: Rylan Hunt, Senior -- 16:05 Mitch Moriarty, Junior -- 16:27 Dayne Gradone, Senior -- 16:38 Ryan Peabody, Junior -- 16:52 James Hudson, Senior -- 17:46 Sean Grant, Junior -- 17:47 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:13.38 | | Rylan Hunt | 11 | Aptos | CC | CIF-CC Finals | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:22.63 | | Dayne Gradone | 11 | Aptos | CC | CIF-CC Trials | 05/17/08 | | | 3 | 4:25.56 | | Mitch Moriarty | 10 | Aptos | CC | SCCAL League Meet | 05/01/08 | | | 4 | 4:44.92 | | Sean Grant | 10 | Aptos | CC | SCCAL League Meet | 05/01/08 | | | 5 | 4:46.39 | | Nick Leber | 9 | Aptos | CC | SCCAL League Meet | 05/01/08 | | | 1 | 9:28.03 | | Rylan Hunt | 11 | Aptos | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | | | 2 | 9:37.06 | | Dayne Gradone | 11 | Aptos | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | | | 3 | 9:40.63 | | Mitch Moriarty | 10 | Aptos | CC | SCCAL League Meet | 05/01/08 | | | 4 | 10:04.45 | | Sean Grant | 10 | Aptos | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | | | 5 | 10:15.99 | | Nick Leber | 9 | Aptos | CC | CCS Top 8 Meet | 04/18/08 | |
24. Willow Glen (Central Coast Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished Fourth in State Division III How Much Returns in 2008: Four scorers and 6 of 7 return, including an all-stater. Synopsis For the New Season: On paper, some could justifiably argue that the powerful Rams are the Central Coast Section team
to beat in Division III, with coach Victor Santamaria's group graduating all-state stud Mohamed Abdalla, but welcoming all others
back. Nohe Lema is the very talented frontrunner for 2008, with senior Valentino Julien also among the area's best. Willow Glen's
fate will be determined by how much the gap between a successful Lema and the trailing scorers can be shored up. If the Rams
can develop the tail end of that pack, this group will then become very dangerous on the local, sectional and statewide scenes.
Keep in mind that some team members struggled a tad at last year's state meet; addressing that stigma in 2008 would yield a
notable impact once the state meet hardware is passed out.
  Leading Returnees and 2007 State Meet Times:Nohe Lema, Senior -- 15:43 Valentino Julien, Senior -- 16:21 John Ladd, Senior -- 17:02 Nati Wolde, Senior -- 17:11 Donald Plazola, Sophomore -- 17:12 Christian Vargas, Junior -- 17:55 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:18.60 | | Nohe Lema | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | CIF-CC Finals | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 4:28.85 | | Valentino Julien | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Logan Top 8 | 04/18/08 | | | 3 | 4:35.68 | | Nati Wolde | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | CIF-CC Trials | 05/17/08 | | | 4 | 4:39.70 | | Donnie Plazola | 9 | Willow Glen | CC | Mt Hamilton Division of ... | 04/29/08 | | | 5 | 4:47.58 | | Joseph Rivera | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Mt Hamilton Division of ... | 04/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:48.17 | | John Ladd | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Mt Hamilton Division of ... | 04/29/08 | | | 7 | 4:50.37 | | Yonathan Seleshi | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Alisal Track & Field Fes... | 04/26/08 | | | 1 | 9:32.48 | | Nohe Lema | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Arcadia Invitational | 04/10/08 | | | 2 | 9:49.41 | | Valentino Julien | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Blossom Valley Athletic ... | 05/08/08 | | | 3 | 10:18.62 | | Donnie Plazola | 9 | Willow Glen | CC | Alisal Track & Field Fes... | 04/26/08 | | | 4 | 10:41.67 | | Nati Wolde | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Mt Hamilton Division of ... | 04/29/08 | | | 5 | 10:59.09 | | Taylor Haight | 9 | Willow Glen | CC | Oakland Invitational Rel... | 04/05/08 | | | 6 | 11:01.49 | | Joseph Rivera | 9 | Willow Glen | CC | Logan Top 8 | 04/18/08 | | | 7 | 11:06.45 | | Yonathan Seleshi | 11 | Willow Glen | CC | Mt Hamilton Division of ... | 04/29/08 | |
25. Trabuco Hills, Mission Viejo (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished ninth in State Division I
How Much Returns in 2008: Only two from varsity return, but program was very deep last year.
Synopsis For The New Season: Beware all opponents, the Mustangs could be arriving with a hungry vengeance in 2008!
Injuries and a young squad could not derail another state meet appearance in 2007, but Trabuco Hills started the year with
far greater aspirations than to be the last Southern Section squad at the year-end meet in Fresno. This year, expectations
from the outside are likely lower, and that's a huge mistake. Three projected scorers averaged a modest 4:33 for 1600m on
the oval. Add in a 9:44 talent for 3200 and two other frosh that combined to average 10:01 for 3200 and Coach Liam Clemons'
team has the tools to wreak havoc on the Orange County scene early and often. How well a trio of excellent freshmen-turned-
sophomores continue to evolve will determine whether the Mustangs will challenge local mega-powers Dana Hills and El Toro
for County supremacy. There's a good chance -- even with only one of the top six returning -- the Mustangs will return to Fresno!
Leading Returnees And 2007 State Meet Times:
Steven Tan, Senior -- 16:00
Matt Mosier, Senior -- 17:27 (also 16:16 at Mt. SAC)
Also:
Everett Moshier, Sophomore -- 16:23 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only
Brian Gomez, Sophomore -- 16:30 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only
Tommy McClure, Senior -- 16:39 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:32.80 | | Matt Mosier | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 4:33.55 | | Tommy Mcclure | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 4:35.22 | | Jantzen Oshier | 9 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 4:44.37 | | Juan Arciniegas | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 4:46.66 | | Brian Gomez | 9 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 6 | 4:48.94 | | Basheer Alas | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 7 | 4:50.53 | | Jason Heald | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 8 | 4:52.18 | | Tommoy Mcclure | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 9 | 4:52.39 | | James Mata | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 10 | 4:52.55 | | Connor Tingley | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 1 | 9:43.70 | | Steven Tan | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 2 | 9:53.90 | | Brian Gomez | 9 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 10:09.76 | | Brent Ritchel | 9 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 4 | 10:22.03 | | Matt Mosier | 11 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 5 | 10:30.24 | | Lyle Palagar | 9 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Meet Of Champions | 03/22/08 | | | 6 | 10:46.06 | | James Mata | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 7 | 11:01.03 | | Jacob Perkins | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 8 | 11:13.24 | | Mark Zilio | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 9 | 11:31.21 | | Dylan Dabasinkas | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 10 | 11:31.73 | | Trent Grabowski | 10 | Trabuco Hills | SS | Milikan Invitational | 03/08/08 | |
26. St. John Bosco, Bellflower (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3
A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 8th in CIF-SS Division Finals
How Much Returns in 2008: Four scorers return, all being juniors.
Synopsis For The New Season: It could be that not a single senior will be on varsity and enrollment is dwindling
considerably on the Bellflower-based campus, with the Braves likely finding themselves moced down to Division
III once the updated CBED enrollment figures are released in late October. But St. John Bosco is a good bet to
remain a statewide parochial power with among the better 1-2 punches in the state as Carlos Martinez and
Mario Flores should REALLY have the attention of college recruiters for the next two years! Interestingly, the
Braves have always relied on depth to dominate league action. Last year marked the first time in memory that
SJB was not overly loaded at the bottom of the varsity roster -- and they ended up tied in the League Finals
scoring by Mater Dei. St. John Bosco might have even less depth in 2007, but they'll be tough to beat for the crown!
 
Leading Returnees And 2007 Mt. SAC Inv & CIF Finals Times:
1 Carlos Martinez, Junior -- 15:40
2 Mario Flores, Junior -- 15:57
3 Arturo Trejo, Junior -- 16:10
5 Anthony Fierros, Junior -- 16:43
Also:
-- Ricardo Lara, Junior -- 17:43 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 4:26.31 | | Mario Flores | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 4:31.91 | | Carlos Martinez | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 4:42.87 | | Matt Gonzalez | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 4:45.28 | | Arturo Trejo | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:46.70 | | Joseph Hannah | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Covina Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 6 | 4:46.86 | | Anthony Fierros | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:54.51 | | Q. Word | | St. John Bosco | SS | Long Beach Relays | 03/15/08 | | | 8 | 4:59.60 | | Matt Sauceda | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Asics Eagle Invitational | 03/01/08 | | | 9 | 5:01.52 | | Stephen Hunter | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 10 | 5:06.90 | | Isaac Herrera | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 1 | 9:16.51 | | Carlos Martinez | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | CIF-SS Masters | 05/23/08 | | | 2 | 9:54.59 | | Mario Flores | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Covina Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 3 | 10:10.21 | | Anthony Fierros | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 4 | 10:15.43 | | Arturo Trejo | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 5 | 10:17.22 | | Joseph Hannah | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 6 | 10:31.64 | | Matt Gonzalez | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 7 | 10:32.77 | | Stephen Hunter | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 8 | 10:33.84 | | Isaac Herrera | 9 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 9 | 11:15.11 | | Christian Regan | 10 | St. John Bosco | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | |
27. Foothill, Santa Ana (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 3A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished sixth in State Division II How Much Returns in 2008: Four athletes return from last year's state meet lineup.
Synopsis For The New Season: Inconsistency with a young roster in 2006 gave way to stability and a quality finish in 2007. Several key runners return and frosh phenom Nathaniel Cushing-Murray will undoubtedly be out to quash any sophomore-year jinx. There are SEVERAL good "Tier 3" teams in the state this year, however -- mostly in the Southern Section -- and the Knights' biggest challenge might be pacing themselves accordingly this time out rather than getting caught up in press clippings. A smart approach and the development of a fifth man is what's needed to put this team on the podium in Fresno come November. Keep in mind that only one senior projects to score for the team at this point.... so the best surely is yet to come in 2009!
Leading Returnees And 2007 State Meet Times:
2 Nathaniel Cushing-Murray, Sophomore -- 16:26
3 Patrick Douglas, Senior -- 16:38
5 Alex Campana, Junior -- 16:46
6 Kyle Case, Junior -- 17:08
Also:
Alex Bautista, Senior -- 16:22 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 2:03.48 | | Michael Palazzo | 10 | Foothill | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 2:07.36 | | Alex Bautista | 11 | Foothill | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 3 | 2:11.95 | | Alex Campana | 10 | Foothill | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 4 | 2:15.46 | | Kevin Case | 9 | Foothill | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 1 | 4:32.37 | | Alex Bautista | 11 | Foothill | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 4:37.22 | | Nathaniel Cushingmurray | 9 | Foothill | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 4:40.72 | | Michael Palazzo | 10 | Foothill | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 4 | 4:50.96 | | Alex Campana | 10 | Foothill | SS | Irvine Invitational | 03/08/08 | | | 5 | 4:55.09 | | Michael Estrada | 10 | Foothill | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 6 | 4:55.96 | | Kyle Case | 10 | Foothill | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 7 | 5:01.62 | | Michael Darcy | 9 | Foothill | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 8 | 5:02.14 | | Kevin Case | 9 | Foothill | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 1 | 9:44.39 | | Nathaniel Cushingmurray | 9 | Foothill | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 2 | 9:45.30 | | Alex Bautista | 11 | Foothill | SS | Sea View Lg Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 3 | 10:09.62 | | Austin Morgan | 10 | Foothill | SS | Trabuco Hills Invitational | 04/04/08 | | | 4 | 10:25.57 | | Kyle Case | 10 | Foothill | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | | | 5 | 10:47.77 | | Michael Estrada | 10 | Foothill | SS | Surf City Invitational | 03/22/08 | |
28. Mater Dei, Santa Ana (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 4A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished 13th in State Division II How Much Returns In 2008: All-stater has graduated, but everyone else returns. Synopsis For The New Season: There was only one Southern Section boys team that surprised us somewhat during League Finals
week and that was the Mater Dei. Competing in a Trinity League meet that showcased six teams all ranked in CIF at one point or
another, it was the Monarchs who shockingly prevailed on a sixth-runner tiebreaker to edge St. John Bosco for the top spot in that
race. League individual champ Luis Gallardo has graduated, but everyone else returns! Brothers Eric and Scott Hansen lead
Coach Rick Martinez's group, which still features only two seniors among its returning top six. Among those to also watch will be
Hailu Hitchman, who placed 10th in the Trinity League Finals despite being only a freshman! The Monarchs will be loaded and
excited, but St. John Bosco projects win its 15th consecutive league crown. If Mater Dei continues its late rise of 2007, the outcome
could be very dramatic. The Monarchs will be considered among the Southland's top combined (boys and girls) programs this fall.
 Leading Returnees and 2007 Mt. SAC Times: 2 Eric Hansen, Senior -- 16:13 3 Hailu Hitchman, Sophomore -- 16:16 4 Andrew Rezner, Junior -- 16:34 5 Scott Hansen, Junior -- 16:35 6 Robbie Arao, Junior -- 16:37 7 Yousseff Farfan, Senior -- 17:21 2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 2:02.23 | | Yousseff Farfan | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 2:04.26 | | Scott Hansen | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 3 | 2:07.66 | | Austin Kaneko | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 4 | 2:09.20 | | Robbie Arao | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 5 | 2:11.10 | | Andrew Rezner | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 6 | 2:11.78 | | Adam Rezner | | Mater Dei | SS | St. Francis Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 7 | 2:11.87 | | Hailu Hitchman | 9 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 1 | 4:34.85 | | Scott Hansen | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 2 | 4:37.33 | | Eric Hansen | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 4:39.85 | | Andrew Rezner | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Orange County Champs | 04/19/08 | | | 4 | 4:43.67 | | Yousseff Farfan | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 5 | 4:43.85 | | Robbie Arao | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 6 | 4:49.16 | | Hailu Hitchman | 9 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 4:49.29c | | Adam Rezner | | Mater Dei | SS | St. Francis Invitational | 03/29/08 | | | 1 | 10:23.95 | | Scott Hansen | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 2 | 10:26.59 | | Robbie Arao | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 3 | 10:30.52 | | Yousseff Farfan | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 4 | 10:33.12 | | Andrew Rezner | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 5 | 10:47.94 | | Hailu Hitchman | 9 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | | | 6 | 10:53.69 | | Eric Hansen | 11 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Finals | 05/02/08 | | | 7 | 11:44.39 | | David Silva | 10 | Mater Dei | SS | Trinity League Prelims | 04/25/08 | |
29. Valencia, Placentia (Southern Section) -- Power Rating: Tier 4A Quick Look Back At 2007: Finished sixth in State Division I
How Much Returns in 2008: Four runners are back from a year ago.
 Synopsis For The New Season: Ranked 28th out of 31 teams?
You can bet that Coach Pat Hadley is pounding her fist on a table
right about now. Mad about being under-rated? Hardly. The master
motivator no doubt would rather see her team unranked and filling
the underdog's role. Only two scorers return from a team that closed
superbly in 2007 -- and one of those two was primarily sprinting
during much of the track sesson -- but with four harriers at sub-17:00
at Woodward Park, the Tigers have a fairly good starting point entering
the year. Finding top-end leadership will be key but Valencia does
have the seniors with state meet experience on board. This team
could fall to "Tier 4" status early in the season, but it matters where
you finish and the Tigers are usually pretty good at closing with a rush!
Leading Returnees And 2007 State Meet Times:
3 Jose Gutierrez, Senior -- 16:11
5 Sean Krinik, Junior -- 16:24
6 Luis Arellaneda, Senior -- 16:26
7 Alex Torres, Senior -- 16:57
Also:
Paul Goslin, Senior -- 17:11 at Mt. SAC -- in Invite or Finals only
2008 Track Times below, with grades from last season. Those with no grade listed might have graduated. | 1 | 1:57.50 | | Sean Krinik | 10 | Valencia-Pl | SS | CIF-SS Division 2 Prelims | 05/10/08 | | | 2 | 2:03.93 | | Jose Gutierrez | 11 | Valencia-Pl | SS | Meet Of Champions | |
