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El Molino High School looking for Track and Field coaches

2009-12-03T15:37:00.000-08:00

El Molino High School is hiring Boys and Girls Varsity Track Coaches.

All interested applicants should contact Athletic Director Mike Roan at (707) 824-6563 or mroan.ehs@wscuhsd.k12.ca.us

2nd Annual NorCal Distance Coaches’ Collaborative Round Table

2009-12-03T09:00:00.000-08:00

Spots are filling up fast. Please contact Chris if you want to reserve your spot. We would love to see some new coaches this year.
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CrossCountryExpress.Com
Presents

The 2nd Annual NorCal Distance Coaches’ Collaborative Round Table

Crystal Springs Uplands School
400 Uplands Drive
Hillsborough CA 94010

Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Session I: 9am-12pm
Lunch: 12pm-1pm
Session II: 1pm-3pm

Round Table Leaders
• Chris Puppione – Clinic Co-Director
o Miramonte High School

• Albert Caruana – Clinic Co-Director
o Crystal Springs Uplands School

Round Table Features
• Everyone is a clinician, everyone is a student
• Round table topics selected by attendees in advance via email
• All attendees receive “A Packet of Nuggets”—a compilation of coaching gems from each attending coach
• Cost for the round table discussion is FREE
• Event is open to the first 60 coaches to register

Contact Chris Puppione (cvpuppione@yahoo.com) for register for the event, as well as to receive further information. This event is for HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ONLY.

Please contact Chris ASAP as spots are filling up fast. Some of the best coaches in SJS, NCS, and CCS will be at this Round Table. Don't miss out.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ROUND TABLE. KEEP READING!

November 22, 2009

Dear Coaches,

Now that cross country season is nearly in the books and the track & field season looms on the not-so-distant horizon, we would like to invite you to join us for a clinic unlike any other in the state of California.

On January 9th, 2010, we will be hosting The NorCal Distance Coaches Collaborative Round Table in Hillsbrough at Crystal Springs Uplands School. The event is scheduled to kick-off at 9am and will be attended by many of the finest coaches from our part of the state. This clinic is unique in format and conception.

Many of us have attended clinics over the years, and although we have been lucky enough to hear some great speakers, the part most of us look forward to is the aftermath—sitting around with your peers, swapping stories, discussing training ideas, asking questions, all while enjoying some good food and drink.

We have decided to get rid of the lectures and ditch the conventional while getting straight to the good stuff—some high-energy shop talk with some of our sport’s finest coaches in a relaxed environment full of friends and soon-to-be friends. At this event, the attendees will choose the topics. Whether you want to rehash the last cross country season or talk about the track season ahead, you tell us and we will put it on the agenda.

Limited to the first 60 coaches to sign-up via email, this round table discussion is completely based on the contributions of all attendees. Here is how it works:

1. Coaches are asked to email Chris Puppione (cvpuppione@yahoo.com) to sign-up for the event.

2. Upon receipt of your email, Chris will ask you to submit the following for the clinic by December 22, 2009:
a. Topics and ideas you would like to discuss or gain knowledge about at the clinic (training, recruiting, nutrition, state of the sport, etc.)
i. This is an absolute necessity, as these suggestions will function as our agenda for the day.
b. A 1-3 page installment (or “nugget of knowledge”) describing something you do with your athletes that you feel is key to your program’s success (i.e. a particular workout, coaching philosophy, mental training, etc.)
i. All coaches are expected to contribute with this—consider it your entrance fee!
ii. These “nuggets” will be compiled and all attendees will receive the full collection of notes at the clinic.
c. Any copies of your training plan or training notes from the past cross country season or the upcoming track season.
i. While this is optional, coaches can submit these so that they may be shared with other attendees for review, critique, and to foster discussion of training methods.
ii. By submitting your training ideas or plans in advance, we will be able to produce copies for review at the round table—you can have your season’s training impacted by some of our sport’s greatest coaches, so don’t miss out on this opportunity.

3. A running tally of coaches who commit to attending the round table will be maintained on Albert’s website (www.crosscountryexpress.com) so everyone can prepare any specific questions that they may have for their fellow coaches.

4. Prior to the event, Chris and Albert will release a schedule that will outline the topics for the day so that each coach attending may come prepared to participate and contribute.
a. THERE ARE NO LECTURERS AT THIS EVENT. We are not presenting a seminar—this is an opportunity to expand the discussion and for everyone to be a student and a teacher.
b. Attending coaches are encouraged to bring any information they wish to discuss or share to the event. We will have overhead projectors, LCD projectors, as well as AV equipment—bring it all.

5. Sign-in on January 9th will begin at 8:30am with the round table beginning promptly at 9am. We will section the day into topics picked by our attendees, break for lunch at noon, and then reconvene for further discussion starting at 1pm. The round table ends when either you go home or they kick us out of the building at 3pm.

6. While this is an open discussion, we have designated the following coaches as leaders for the event:
o Chris Puppione – Clinic Co-Director
ß Miramonte High School
o Albert Caruana – Clinic Co-Director
ß Crystal Springs Uplands School

These coaches will act as guides for the discussion, keeping the round table focused while moving the group through the agenda and moderating input from all coaches. They will offer their insights as well, but they are not clinicians or panelists.

7. On the day of the event, all attending coaches will receive the following:
a. “A Packet of Nuggets”—a compilation of coaching gems from all attendees
b. Great conversation with amazing colleagues

It is our belief that this collaborative round table will be of great benefit for all coaches—rookies and veterans alike. Please join us for this amazing event by emailing your registration to Chris Puppione (cvpuppione@yahoo.com).

Be a part of the excitement—be a part of the conversation. Join us January 9, 2010 at Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, CA for The 2nd Annual NorCal Distance Coaches’ Collaborative Round Table.

Yours in running,

Chris Puppione
Albert Caruana

Update on Tim Bruder

2009-12-03T07:15:00.001-08:00

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Tim Bruder.

I've just recieved news from Roberta Chisam regarding Tim's memorial plan:

"Thanks for all the kind words and fond memories from each of you. It
means a lot to our family that many of you have such loving things to say
about Tim. You were all his family and I think that because of each of
you, he got up every morning and loved going to Alhambra High School to go
to work. There will be a mem...orial for Tim at Alhambra High School on
December 19th at 4 PM in the Gym. Hope you can all come."

For visitors: Alhambra High School is located at
150 E. St.
Martinez CA 94553

Again, thank you for your continued support of Tim Bruder!

Norcal Newspaper Coverage of the CA State XC meet...

2009-12-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

Mtn. View boys cross-country team runs to state Div. II title (Los Altos Town Crier)

Mountain View boys crowned state champions (San Jose Mercury News)

CIF girls cross country championships: Aptos' Ferrante closes with 4th place finish (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Boys prep of the week: Erik Olson (Marin IJ)

Colusa High trio runs with state's best (Colusa Sun Herald)

Local Roundup: Chico High's Parker gets 26th at state meet (ChicoER)

Folsom's Blanka Hodur places 53rd in Division II state cross country championships (Folsom Telegraph)

Oakmont's Garcia among D-II elite at state meet (Roseville PT)

Bear River's Mitchell medals at state (The Union)

Hughson's Hobby places fifth at state (The Modesto Bee)

Tim Bruder (latest news)

2009-11-30T21:00:00.000-08:00

From Contra Costa Times:
Tim Bruder, longtime track and cross country coach at Alhambra, dies at age 54

To Tim's friends and family,

First of all, thank you to everyone for the kind words and thoughts you
have sent me through the Alhambra Track website. Also a big thank you to
Dye-Stat Cal for publicly disclosing Tim's passing. We have had over 900
viewers on the www.alhambratrack.com website today alone. Tim truly
inspired countless athletes (myself included) to be the best runner they
could possibly be.

Though I do not have the final approval on this, I would like to rename
the Martinez Relays to the Tim Bruder Memorial Relays.

NEWS:
I just received news from Scott Chisam, who is Tim's brother-in-law. In
his email to me he writes:

"We will keep you posted on the plans for a memorial. At this point there
will not be any formal funeral. Most likely there will be a memorial at
Alhambra High School in the coming weeks. The family plans to spread his
ashes this spring at one of his favorite camping sites.

Tim's three loving sisters are making all his arrangements"

I will keep everyone updated as I get more information. I am trying to get
an address for anyone wishing to send a letter of sympathy to Tim's Family.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Aaron Ford
Hy-Tek Certified Training Contractor/Brickyard Race Director
[ aford@alhambratrack.com ]aford@alhambratrack.com

CA XC state meet coverage...

2009-11-29T06:28:00.000-08:00

CIF Cross Country: Great day for Metro Area/Redwood Empire (SF Chronicle)

Mountain View boys win D-II state cross country title (SJ Mercury News)

CIF girls cross country championships: Aptos' Ferrante closes with 4th place finish (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Taylor bounces back at state cross country championships (Press Democrat)

Priory girls sixth in state cross-country finals (Palo Alto Online)

CIF boys cross country championships: Aptos' Moriarity takes 15th (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Campolindo's Carrie Verdon finishes ninth at state cross country (Contra Costa Times)

MacDonald second-best at state meet (Contra Costa Times)

State cross country: Three Marin runners win titles (Marin IJ)

Davis runs to fourth-place finish in Division I (Sacramento Bee)

Local roundup -- Published Nov. 29, 2009 (Stockton Record)

Panther, Logger run at State (Times Standard)

Sierra standout closes at CIF State meet (Manteca Bulletin)

Did I miss an article that covered your team at the state meet? Send it to albertjcaruana@gmail.com and I will add it to the above list.

All NorCal Boys under 16 minutes...

2009-11-28T22:51:00.000-08:00

                        Runners in red finished in the top 10 in their division.
                      
                       3  674 NCS Erik Olson          SR Novato                 3 15:00.9  4:50 
                        6  135 CCS Garrett Rowe        SR Mountain View          2 15:05.4  4:52 
                       14  133 CCS Ian Myjer           SR Mountain View          2 15:16.7  4:56 
                      18 1272 SJS Chris Kigar         JR El Camino              3 15:19.1  4:56 
                      21  736 NCS Reesey Byers        SR Santa Rosa             2 15:22.6  4:57
                      22  161 CCS Weston Strum        SR Pioneer                3 15:23.4  4:58 
                      25  155 CCS Philip MacQuitty    SR Palo Alto              2 15:23.9  4:58
                      26  119 CCS Luca Signore        SR Lynbrook               2 15:26.4  4:59
                      29  688 NCS Hugh Dowdy          SR Petaluma               3 15:28.9  4:59
                      34 1247 SJS Trevor Halsted      JR Davis Sr.              1 15:31.8  5:00
                      38  594 NCS Jeff Bickert        JR College Park           2 15:33.9  5:01
                      39   92 CCS Paul Summers        SR Gunn                   2 15:34.4  5:01
                      42 1318 SJS Kurt Ruegg          SR Napa                   1 15:35.7  5:02
                      46 1250 SJS Grayson Hough       SR Davis Sr.              1 15:36.5  5:02
                      48  777 NCS Daniel Milechman    JR Tamalpais              4 15:36.8  5:02 
                      49  693 NCS Luis Luna           SO Piner                  3 15:37.3  5:02
                      50 1293 SJS Roberto Rosas       SR Grace Davis            1 15:38.3  5:02
                      53  784 NCS Andrew Zellman      SR Ukiah                  2 15:39.3  5:03
                      65  527 NCS Charles Perkins     SR Alameda                2 15:42.9  5:04
                      67   21 CCS Mitchell Moriarty   SR Aptos                  3 15:44.1  5:04
                      68  130 CCS Parker Schuh        JR Mountain View          2 15:44.5  5:04
                      73  160 CCS Nathan Strum        SR Pioneer                3 15:45.7  5:05
                      76  810 NS  Daniel Parker       SR Chico                  2 15:46.2  5:05
                      77  767 NCS Dan Maxwell         SR St. Mary's College Hs  4 15:46.7  5:05 
                      79   25 CCS Kyle Rae            JR Bellarmine             1 15:47.1  5:05
                      86  578 NCS Ben Eversole        JR Castro Valley          1 15:49.6  5:06
                      88  697 NCS Josh MacDonald      SR Redwood Christian      5 15:50.8  5:07
                      89  684 NCS Forrest Shaffer     JR Petaluma               3 15:50.9  5:07
                      92 1286 SJS Jared Lester        SR Fairfield              2 15:51.9  5:07
                      93 1330 SJS Amjed Aboukhadijeh  SR Oak Ridge              1 15:52.4  5:07
                      96  118 CCS Will Gieken         JR Los Gatos              2 15:53.0  5:07
                      98  610 NCS Paul Johnson        SR De La Salle            1 15:53.1  5:07
                     104 1249 SJS Corey Coates        SR Davis Sr.              1 15:54.9  5:08
                     106  555 NCS Brian King          SR Cardinal Newman        4 15:55.1  5:08 
                     109 1260 SJS Josh Mercado        SR Del Campo              2 15:55.8  5:08
                     111  725 NCS Kevin Griffith      SR San Ramon Valley       1 15:56.2  5:08
                     113  672 NCS Will Melton         SR Northgate              3 15:56.6  5:08
                     120   42 CCS Nathan Lee          SR Carlmont               1 15:58.2  5:09

All NorCal Girls under 19 minutes...

2009-11-28T22:08:00.000-08:00

                     Runners in red finished in the top 10 in their division.

                   3  567 NCS Jacque Taylor       SR Casa Grande      17:29  5:38
                     4  669 NCS Julie Nacouzi       JR Montgomery       17:29  5:38
                    12 1333 SJS Karlie Garcia       FR Oakmont          17:52  5:45
                  25  653 NCS Theresa Devine      SR Marin Catholic   18:06  5:50
                    30   14 CCS Marissa Ferrante    SR Aptos            18:10  5:51
                  31  539 NCS Colleen Lillig      SR California       18:11  5:52
                  33  560 NCS Heather Cerney      SR Carondelet       18:12  5:52
                  34  198 CCS Rachel Hinds        JR St. Ignatius     18:14  5:52
                    38  648 NCS Lucy McCullough     JR Marin Academy    18:17  5:53
                    42  543 NCS Carrie Verdon       SO Campolindo       18:19  5:54
                  43   32 CCS Jessie Petersen     JR Carlmont         18:19  5:54
                  45 1398 SJS Madeleine Ankhelyi  FR Vista Del Lago   18:21  5:55
                  50  574 NCS Elise Wummer        SR Castro Valley    18:23  5:55
                  52 1409 SJS Courtney Crosta     SR Woodcreek        18:23  5:55
                  55  701 NCS Jennie Callan       FR San Francisco    18:24  5:56
                  61  538 NCS Elaine McVay        JR California       18:25  5:56
                  62 1294 SJS Brooke Holt         JR Granite Bay      18:25  5:56
                  63 1344 SJS Shannon Harcus      SR Placer           18:25  5:56
                  64 1296 SJS Rebecca Hobby       SO Hughson          18:25  5:56
                  65 1325 SJS Hayley Scott        SR Oak Ridge        18:26  5:56
                  75  126 CCS Allison Sturges     SO Mountain View    18:28  5:57
                  77  590 NCS Alycia Cridebring   SR College Park     18:28  5:57
                  81  638 NCS Natalie Dimits      SO Livermore        18:30  5:57
                  82  145 CCS Nina Anderson       SO Notre Dame Sal   18:30  5:58
                  86  571 NCS Kelsey Santisteban  JR Castro Valley    18:31  5:58
                  87  907 NS  Corissa Storms      JR West Valley-Ct   18:31  5:58
                  94 1192 SJS Breanne Mitchell    JR Bear River       18:35  5:59
                  96  183 CCS Vanessa Fraser      FR Scotts Valley    18:37  6:00
                  98  680 NCS Isabel Andrade      SR Petaluma         18:37  6:00
                 101   80 CCS Erin Robinson       JR Gunn             18:38  6:00
                 104  541 NCS Grace Orders        JR Campolindo       18:39  6:00
                 107 1264 SJS Emma Freeman        JR Del Oro          18:40  6:01
                 108   23 CCS Lauren Croshaw      SO Aragon           18:41  6:01
                 111  586 NCS Alexandra Tate      SO Clayton Valley   18:41  6:01
                 113  703 NCS Holland Reynolds    SO San Francisco    18:42  6:02
                 126 1321 SJS Samantha Ralstin    JR Oak Ridge        18:46  6:03
                 134 1317 SJS Claire Miller       FR Napa             18:49  6:04
                 138  229 CCS Morgan Lira         SO Valley Christi   18:51  6:04
                 139  102 CCS Melissa Hastings    SR Hillsdale        18:51  6:04
                 140 1241 SJS Christine Bowlus    SR Davis Sr.        18:51  6:04
                 141   76 CCS Athena Alarcon      SO Gilroy           18:52  6:05
                 153  542 NCS Sara Mostatabi      JR Campolindo       18:55  6:06
                 155   34 CCS Megan Shearer       SO Carlmont         18:55  6:06
                 163  665 NCS Nicole Aha          SR Monte Vista      18:57  6:06
                 165  722 NCS Liz Hebel           SO San Ramon Vall   18:57  6:06
                 166 1357 SJS Lauren Mugnaini     SR Rio Americano    18:58  6:06

Live results from the CA XC state meet...

2009-11-27T06:24:00.000-08:00

http://www.sml1.com/recordtiming/cifxc2009/

Prep cross country: Tam's Milechman hoping to make late push at a state championship (marinij.com)

State titles within reach for local runners (mercurynews.com)

Salinas High cross country duo seeks to meet its own expectation s (thecalifornian.com)

Lady Bruins cross country team makes return trip to state (theunion.com)

Indians' Miller is a freshman phenom (napavalleyregister.com)

Lodi's pack mentality has Flames in first state meet (lodinews.com)

For Xie, finishing the state meet is all that counts (edhtelegraph.com)

Norcal rankings pre-state meet (girls)...

2009-11-25T21:12:00.000-08:00

As we head into the State Meet, I thought I would put the following teams out there for all of you to rank. In the comment section below, pick who you think are the 10 best teams and place them in order. The Hayward HS (NCS)course and the Crystal Springs (CCS) course are fairly comparable in time in that they are about 20 seconds faster than the Woodward Park course. The Willow Hill Reservoir course used in the SJS meet is approximately 40-60sec slower than Woodward for the girls.

NORTH COAST SECTION
Maria Carrillo: 1:33:25 (18:41)
Campolindo: 1:34:57 (18:59)
Monte Vista: 1:35:29 (19:05)
Acalanes: 1:35:44 (19:08)
College Park: 1:35:15 (19:03)
Casa Grande: 1:35:14 (19:02)
Carondelet: 1:36:27 (19:17)
Castro Valley: 1:36:30 (19:18)
Montgomery: 1:35:27 (19:05)
San Ramon Valley: 1:36:51 (19:22)
San Francisco University HS: 1:35:56 (19:11)
College Preparatory: 1:36:58 (19:23)

CENTRAL COAST SECTION
1.   107  MOUNTAIN VIEW   (  18:41  1:33:25)
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1      2  ALLISON STURGES      18:00
2      8  MARTINA DE GEUS      18:22
3     15  ZOE PAPPAS           18:40
4     30  SARAH WELLS          19:00
5     52  CAROL PASSARELLI     19:23
6   ( 71) IZZIE BANEY          19:41
7   (109) SADIE NAVARRO        20:11

2.   111  GUNN            (  18:49  1:34:03)
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1      5  ERIN ROBINSON        18:19
2     17  KIERAN GALLAGHER     18:45
3     19  CLAIRE O'CONNELL     18:49
4     33  RACHEL WITTENAUER    19:04
5     37  EMMA DOHNER          19:06
6   (147) MELIA DUNBAR         20:35
7   (315) RACHAEL CLARK        23:00

3.   137  CARLMONT        (  18:42  1:33:28)
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1      1  JESSIE PETERSEN      17:28
2     10  MEGAN SHEARER        18:31
3     11  ABBY BARKER          18:36
4     45  MEI-LIN OKINO        19:13
5     70  CORIN SOLEBERG       19:40
6   ( 93) JULIA ROAKE          19:53
7   (119) GEORGIA COTTONG      20:16

4.   210  GILROY          (  19:07  1:35:32)
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1      7  ATHENA ALARCON       18:20
2     22  MARITZA RUELAS       18:52
3     36  PATRICIA HERNANDEZ   19:06
4     44  SAVANNAH SILACCI     19:13
5    101  BRANDIE RODRIGUEZ    20:01
6   (290) CHRISTINA COLLETT    22:25
7   (305) KELLY LEUNG          22:46

5.   242  LOS GATOS       (  19:16  1:36:17)
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1     12  KATIE CASTRO         18:37
2     18  DANIELLE KATZ        18:45
3     59  MELISSA IAROCCI      19:27
4     66  KAYLA KNAPP          19:36
5     87  HANNAH GUSTAFSON     19:52
6   (187) STEPHANIE SEWELL     21:01
7   (256) ERIN BROWN           21:52

6.   247  APTOS           (  19:14  1:36:10)
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1      9  MARISSA FERRANTE     18:31
2     23  KIM MCMULLEN         18:53
3     28  NIKKI HILTZ          18:57
4     55  MEGHAN MORSE         19:25
5    132  LINNEA BIDDICK       20:24
6   (176) COURTNEY DESTAILLATS   20:54

7.   360  HALF MOON BAY   (  19:39  1:38:11)
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1     27  CHONDRA ANDERSON     18:56
2     53  SAMANTHA HAMILTON    19:25
3     69  KATHLEEN ABADIE      19:39
4    103  ALEJANDRA MARIN      20:03
5    108  MONTANA MILLER       20:08
6   (152) PAIGE WILLIAMSON     20:37
7   (164) MAGGIE GALLI         20:44

8.   417  NOTRE DAME SAL  (  19:42  1:38:26)
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1      3  NINA ANDERSON        18:16
2     43  NATALIE SANDOVAL     19:12
3    110  SUMEET MUDAHAR       20:11
4    124  MOLLY VOLLSTEDT      20:19
5    137  AMY JOHNSTON         20:28

9.   440  SANTA CRUZ      (  19:52  1:39:16)
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1     47  MANDY COLE           19:15
2     54  ELLE SANDERS         19:25
3    105  CARMELA ROBERTS      20:07
4    114  ELENA VENABLE        20:13
5    120  CASSIDY BURR         20:16
6   (159) TANYA NARANJO        20:40
7   (235) ELENA RAMIREZ        21:32

10.   459  SCOTTS VALLEY   (  19:50  1:39:10)
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1     16  VANESSA FRASER       18:41
2     56  LAUREN GERMANY       19:25
3     89  KAYLA GERMANY        19:52
4    143  TWYLA HAWLEY         20:33
5    155  KRISTA MCNULTY       20:39
6   (166) ABBY UTIC            20:45
7   (332) SARAH SHIRLEY        23:24

11.   467  ST. IGNATIUS    (  19:55  1:39:34)
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1     51  RACHEL HINDS         19:18
2     79  ABBY OTTO            19:47
3     90  SAM SCHUETZ          19:52
4     98  JACQUELYN URBINA     20:01
5    149  BRIDGET SULLIVAN     20:36
6   (208) EMILY TATUM          21:15
7   (248) NATALIA KEOHANE      21:43

12.   481  VALLEY CHR SJ   (  19:56  1:39:40)
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1     24  MORGAN LIRA          18:53
2     68  EMILY BLAHA          19:39
3     94  ISABEL GARCIA        19:56
4    113  KENDRA HIGGINS       20:13
5    182  AMY BERGMAN          20:59
6   (253) JULIANA WALLACE      21:51
7   (266) KELLIANNE CONNOLLY   22:03

13.   494  ST. FRANCIS MV  (  19:56  1:39:39)
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1     14  MORGAN HEALY         18:38
2     86  MADDY ROEMER         19:51
3     97  EMILY SITLER         19:59
4    146  ANNELISE BROCHIER    20:35
5    151  EMILIA SCHRIER       20:36
6   (165) LAUREN MADIGAN       20:45
7   (174) ADRIANA ROMERO       20:53

SAC-JOAQUIN SECTION

1.    38  OAK RIDGE            (19:47  98:53)
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1      1  Hayley       Scott             F 12 1 OAK RIDGE            19:021
2      7  Samantha     Ralstin           F 11 1 OAK RIDGE            19:451
3      9  Brittney     Putman            F 11 1 OAK RIDGE            19:551
4     10  LeeAnn       Hold              F 10 1 OAK RIDGE            20:041
5     11  Jacqueline   Mansoor           F 11 1 OAK RIDGE            20:071
6   ( 12) Holli        Arrieta           F 10 1 OAK RIDGE            20:081
7   ( 37) Maxine       Goyette           F 10 1 OAK RIDGE            22:351

2.    57  DAVIS SR.            (20:15  101:15)
===================================
1      3  Christine    Bowlus            F 12 1 DAVIS SR.            19:241
2      8  Charlotte    ter Haar          F 12 1 DAVIS SR.            19:461
3     14  Dana         Randall           F 12 1 DAVIS SR.            20:221
4     15  Hilary       Teaford           F 12 1 DAVIS SR.            20:371
5     17  Juliana      Green             F 12 1 DAVIS SR.            21:061
6   ( 18) Anna Maria   Gilbertson        F 10 1 DAVIS SR.            21:071
7   ( 24) Tess         Williams          F 10 1 DAVIS SR.            21:341

1.    61  WOODCREEK            (20:32  102:37)
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1      3  Courtney     Crosta            F 12 2 WOODCREEK            19:35
2      9  Stephanie    Romo              F 11 2 WOODCREEK            20:14
3     12  Ciara        Donnelly          F 10 2 WOODCREEK            20:28
4     16  Ashley       DeVriend          F 11 2 WOODCREEK            20:58
5     21  Jennifer     Romo              F 12 2 WOODCREEK            21:22
6   ( 30) Nicole       Kruslic           F 12 2 WOODCREEK            21:54

2.    68  ST FRANCIS           (20:37  103:03)
===================================
1      7  April        Willet            F 10 2 ST FRANCIS           20:02
2     13  Camille      Dyer              F 10 2 ST FRANCIS           20:33
3     14  Maureen      May               F 12 2 ST FRANCIS           20:34
4     15  Allison      Klas              F  9 2 ST FRANCIS           20:45
5     19  Leah         Campbell          F 10 2 ST FRANCIS           21:09
6   ( 24) Kim          Lackner           F  9 2 ST FRANCIS           21:28
7   ( 31) Jessica      Diaz              F 10 2 ST FRANCIS           21:58

3.    89  OAKMONT              (20:36  102:59)
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1      1  Karlie       Garcia            F  9 2 OAKMONT              18:11
2      4  Kristine     Lozoya            F 12 2 OAKMONT              19:36
3      5  Nyralee      Chhotu            F 10 2 OAKMONT              19:52
4     38  Georgia      Cambra            F 10 2 OAKMONT              22:23
5     41  Cheyenne     Amaro             F 10 2 OAKMONT              22:57
6   ( 42) Grace        Cambra            F 10 2 OAKMONT              23:04

1.    51  DEL ORO              (20:17  101:23)
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1      1  Emma         Freeman           F 11 3 DEL ORO              19:133
2      5  Jessie       Rozario           F 11 3 DEL ORO              20:043
3     12  Alexa        Lua               F 10 3 DEL ORO              20:303
4     15  Desiree      Bacchi            F 11 3 DEL ORO              20:403
5     18  Alissa       Hood              F 12 3 DEL ORO              20:563
6   ( 19) Megan        Atkins            F 11 3 DEL ORO              21:043
7   ( 42) Caitlin      Devitt Payne      F 11 3 DEL ORO              23:483

2.    57  VISTA DEL LAGO       (20:22  101:50)
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1      3  Madeleine    Ankhelyi          F  9 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       19:173
2      4  Marissa      Mendez            F 11 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       20:013
3      9  Jennifer     Morgan            F  9 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       20:123
4     17  Hannah       Osuna             F  9 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       20:473
5     24  Jennifer     Arbaugh           F 11 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       21:333
6   ( 37) Matty        McFarland         F 10 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       23:153


7   ( 40) Chelsea      Gorman            F 11 3 VISTA DEL LAGO       23:273

7   ( 48) Amanda       Haack             F 10 2 OAKMONT              23:41

Catching up with Petaluma runner, Isabel Andrade...

2009-11-25T13:08:00.000-08:00

Today we chat with Petaluma senior runner, Isabel Andrade. This past Saturday, she made it 2 for 2 when it comes to NCS individual titles as she repeated as NCS Division III cross country champion in her 2nd year in the sport. She will also be joined by her teammates as the Petaluma girls qualified for their first state meet as a team. Andrade also qualified for the CA State Track and Field last year as she finished 5th at the NCS Meet of Champions but dipped under the At-Large mark with a time of 4:56.29.

1. Who inspired you to get started in running and when did you start running?
I guess I would have to say my dad in some ways because I always want to make him proud, and he loves to run. He ran with me ever since I was little for fun.

I ran in seventh grade as a sprinter, and then started running distance in track my freshman year. I started xc my junior year.

My best friend Andie also inspires me to run everyday because of her amazing dedication and heart!
2. What sports have you participated in besides cross country and track and field?
I played soccer from first to sixth grade, it was a lot of fun. I played tennis with my dad some, and football with "the guys" in elementary and volleyball whenever I get a chance, but I don't know if that counts. haha

3. When did you first realize that xc and track could be the two sports for you?
It's to say. I think I realized it in bits and pieces, I don't think there was one defining moment for me. I just started liking it more and more.

4. What was your first success you achieved in running at the high school level?
To me, my first success was when I felt like our team this year had an amazing season. Not just as athletes, but as a group of girls who all cared for each other and had a blast at practice (or wherever we went). At our awards night we were all crying like babies (probably mostly me, haha) looking back on the season, it was an amazing moment, I hadn't really realized how much I'd had impact on them.

5. What are your proudest achievements in xc/track in the past four years?
I would probably say all of the good times I have had. I also really liked MOC last year when I broke my mile time of 5.07 to 4.56. It was so cool, I couldn't believe it.

6. Favorite xc race? Favorite xc course? Favorite competitor (s)? Favorite workout? Favorite run?
-They are all pretty great in their own ways. I really like the races with lots of people though, because of all the adrenaline. -Ed Sias, I loooove finale hill! It is so great. -I don't really know if I could pick out one person, but I do like it when my assistant coach paces me on some workouts for fun. -I love this one hill workout we do at Putnam (our home course) where we just get to charge up this hill repeatedly. It's amazing. -My favorite runs are medium length ones, and in the rain!!:)

7. What do you feel are your key workouts for you during xc that let you know that you are fit and ready to achieve great things?
Tempo and thousands. :)
8. Tell us a little about Coach Lynch and what he has meant to you as a person and athlete.
It's a good thins you put "a little" because I could really go on forever about what an amazing coach he has been. As a person he has been inspirational because he has lead such a great life. He has focus and dedication, and his passion for the sport is visible everyday at practice. He cares so much about us and it makes us all want to do our best not only for ourselves, but for our amazing coach. :)

9. Do you feel like the success for the boys helped inspire the girls to reach their first state meet as a team?
Yes! Seeing their hard work and dedication all pay off really made us want that too! We are so glad we get to go state as a team!

10. How close are you to making your college choice and how much will running influence that decision?
I am still torn at the moment, but running is definitely a big part as far as a great coach and team go! I am so excited for college!

11. What would be your advice for a young runner who has aspirations to improve their running and be successful in xc and track?
Well I would say they are already off to a great start! If they are into running and have aspirations to do well, then they definitely will! I would tell them that the beauty of running lies in how simple it is. You get out of it what you put into it. So run hard!
(also, summer running and winter training are a mustt. don't forget your shoes at practice, get a watch, and HAVE FUN!!!!) hahaha

12. Anything else you would like to add.
I am so glad that I started to run and I would encourage anyone who doesn't feel like they are good enough or are afraid of racing to remember that these things take time. You get better and less nervous the more you run!
God bless, and Happy Thanksgiving!!! :)

Thank you very much Isabel! AJC

Casa Grande’s Taylor commits to North Carolina

2009-11-25T11:01:00.000-08:00

From pressdemocrat.com blog:

Casa Grande’s Taylor commits to North Carolina

and

Casa Grande's Taylor chooses North Carolina

Norcal Rankings pre-state meet...

2009-11-24T21:40:00.000-08:00

As we head into the State Meet, I thought I would put the following teams out there for all of you to rank. In the comment section below, pick who you think are the 10 best teams and place them in order. The Hayward HS (NCS)course and the Crystal Springs (CCS) course are fairly comparable in time in that they are about 20 seconds faster than the Woodward Park course. The Willow Hill Reservoir course used in the SJS meet is approximately 30-40sec slower than Woodward for the boys. I am not sure what the conversion is for Northern Section course.

NORTH COAST SECTION
Team Total (Average) Times:
San Ramon Valley: 1:19:06 (15:49)
Castro Valley: 1:19:08 (15:49)
De La Salle: 1:19:44 (15:56)
Petaluma: 1:19:40 (15:56)
College Park: 1:19:55 (15:59)
Campolindo: 1:20:29 (16:05)
Las Lomas: 1:20:57 (16:11)
Miramonte: 1:21:07 (16:13)
Eureka: 1:21:12 (16:14)
Amador Valley: 1:21:28 (16:17)
Acalanes: 1:21:39 (16:19)
Alhambra: 1:21:36 (16:19)
St. Mary's College HS: 1:21:46 (16:21)
Piner: 1:21:34 (16:18)

CENTRAL COAST SECTION

  1.    58  MOUNTAIN VIEW   (  15:20  1:16:36)
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 1      2  GARRETT ROWE         14:52
 2      5  IAN MYJER            15:03
 3      8  PARKER SCHUH         15:16
 4     21  ALEX MCGUIRK         15:42
 5     22  AUBREY MYJER         15:43
 6   ( 79) CHRIS WELLS          16:27
 7   (118) BRIAN RAICHLEN       16:45

 2.   109  CARLMONT        (  15:41  1:18:22)
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 1     10  BENJAMIN HECK        15:26
 2     11  NATHAN LEE           15:27
 3     18  ETHAN SCARDINA       15:35
 4     26  BEN BUNK             15:50
 5     44  CHET REYEN           16:04
 6   ( 61) DONALD HEATHERINGTON   16:15
 7   (176) PIERCE MCKENZIE      17:06

 3.   173  BELLARMINE      (  15:53  1:19:25)
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 1     12  DALTON GUTHRIE       15:28
 2     20  TONY FERRARI         15:41
 3     36  ADRIAN HINOJOSA      15:56
 4     52  KYLE RAE             16:10
 5     53  ESTEBAN VALENCIA     16:10
 6   ( 54) JACK BORDONI         16:11
 7   (103) ROBBIE COTTON        16:39

 4.   235  GUNN            (  15:54  1:19:30)
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 1      1  PAUL SUMMERS         14:41
 2     27  ALEX JOHANN          15:51
 3     29  ROBERT CHEN          15:52
 4     83  ETHAN GLASSMAN       16:30
 5     95  PETER CHEN           16:36
 6   (105) RORY RUNSER          16:40
 7   (142) DANIEL DAMIAN        16:53

 5.   260  ST. IGNATIUS    (  16:06  1:20:30)
==============================
 1     19  LUCAS TALAVAN        15:39
 2     24  MICHAEL REHER        15:46
 3     42  CIARAN MURPHY        16:03
 4     73  JUSTIN JAYME         16:23
 5    102  KYLE GRAYCAR         16:39
 6   (120) JOE MCINTYRE         16:45
 7   (145) NICK ROMAN           16:55

 6.   297  SALINAS         (  16:04  1:20:20)
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 1      7  DAVID PEREZ          15:14
 2     16  MAX BELL             15:32
 3     51  BRYAN TENA           16:10
 4    108  CHRISTIAN ORTEGA     16:41
 5    115  CHRIS GOBELL         16:43
 6   (131) CRISTIAN SORATOS     16:49
 7   (154) BRYAN DUKE           16:58

 7.   310  PALO ALTO       (  16:06  1:20:28)
==============================
 1      6  PHILIP MACQUITTY     15:03
 2     37  JOSH NEWBY           15:57
 3     41  PETER WILSON         16:03
 4     96  HENRY JORDAN         16:36
 5    130  BEN SKLAROFF         16:49
 6   (150) ALEX VOET            16:57
 7   (230) VARUN KOHLI          17:36

 8.   391  SERRA           (  16:25  1:22:03)
==============================
 1     46  CARSTEN STANN        16:06
 2     62  DANIEL COLOM         16:17
 3     72  FORD MILLIGAN        16:22
 4     84  BRANDON NORWOOD      16:30
 5    127  AVERY TURZANSKI      16:48
 6   (197) CASEY SCHWENK        17:17
 7   (242) ANDREW GADDIS        17:40

 9.   437  N.M.C.          (  16:29  1:22:22)
==============================
 1     47  MIGUEL GALLEGOS      16:06
 2     49  KEVIN ROA            16:07
 3     97  ALEX HANAKAHI        16:37
 4    112  PUAL PRIETO          16:42
 5    132  ERIK LOPEZ           16:50
 6   (169) ZACH WILLHELM        17:03
 7   (206) FRANCISCO MORENO     17:23

10.   483  LYNBROOK        (  16:28  1:22:18)
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 1      9  LUCA SIGNORE         15:24
 2     68  VARUN PEMMARAJU      16:21
 3     94  ANDREW KUO           16:36
 4    152  AMRIT SUBRAMINIAN    16:57
 5    160  JASON JIN            17:00
 6   (187) RYAN DIBIASE         17:11
 7   (318) ALVIN CHANG          18:14

11.   486  MONTA VISTA     (  16:30  1:22:27)
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 1     15  KEVIN BISHOP         15:30
 2     86  KRANTI PEDDADA       16:31
 3    111  PETER FENG           16:42
 4    121  ARIF HASAN           16:46
 5    153  ALEX CHENG           16:58
 6   (202) DAN ESPARZA          17:21
 7   (203) HIRO OKAJIMA         17:21

12.   489  WOODSIDE        (  16:27  1:22:15)
==============================
 1     23  KYLE FEUERHELM       15:44
 2     25  PETER GUNN           15:49
 3     40  CHRIS WASCHURA       16:01
 4    194  MAC HART             17:17
 5    207  JACK MATTEUCCI       17:24
 6   (275) JOAB CAMARENA        17:51

SAC-JOAQUIN SECTION

 1.    22  DAVIS SR.            (16:26  82:06)
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 1      1  Trevor       Halsted           M 11 1 DAVIS SR.            16:05
 2      2  Corey        Coates            M 12 1 DAVIS SR.            16:16
 3      4  Grayson      Hough             M 12 1 DAVIS SR.            16:28
 4      7  Brian        De La Mora        M 11 1 DAVIS SR.            16:37
 5      8  Dillon       Shaw              M 12 1 DAVIS SR.            16:40
 6   ( 13) Bob          Riestenberg       M 12 1 DAVIS SR.            17:17
 7   ( 46) Braeden      Van Deynze        M 11 1 DAVIS SR.            19:12

 2.    62  OAK RIDGE            (17:08  85:37)
===================================
 1      3  Amjed        Aboukhadijeh      M 12 1 OAK RIDGE            16:23
 2      5  Nathan       Williams          M 12 1 OAK RIDGE            16:30
 3      9  Jeroen       Keukenkamp        M 11 1 OAK RIDGE            16:54
 4     20  Clay         McNamee           M 11 1 OAK RIDGE            17:48
 5     25  Greg         Barrier           M 12 1 OAK RIDGE            18:02
 6   ( 41) Zachary      Speno             M 11 1 OAK RIDGE            18:46

 3.    86  FRANKLIN (EG)        (17:35  87:51)
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 1     14  Ryan         Miller            M 11 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        17:18
 2     15  Julian       Patterson         M 12 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        17:27
 3     17  Ben          Arriaga           M 11 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        17:32
 4     18  Demetri      Wilright          M 12 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        17:41
 5     22  Luke         Morgan            M 12 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        17:53
 6   ( 47) Justin       Laguardia         M 12 1 FRANKLIN (EG)        19:12

1.    71  DEL CAMPO            (16:57  84:44)
===================================
 1      1  Josh         Mercado           M 12 2 DEL CAMPO            16:162
 2      7  Jack         Nevins            M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            16:402
 3     10  Robert       Pflasterer        M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            16:562
 4     21  Jacob        Brown             M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            17:182
 5     32  Jared        Duncan            M 10 2 DEL CAMPO            17:342
 6   ( 36) Jordan       Rushing           M 10 2 DEL CAMPO            17:532
 7   ( 45) Artem        Pyryev            M 12 2 DEL CAMPO            18:092

 2.    76  FAIRFIELD            (17:03  85:15)
===================================
 1      2  Jared        Lester            M 12 2 FAIRFIELD            16:182
 2     13  Imandeep     Sahota            M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:082
 3     19  Brandon      Hunter            M 12 2 FAIRFIELD            17:152
 4     20  Tre          Smith             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:162
 5     22  Ricky        Parra             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:182
 6   ( 51) Will         Gomez             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            19:102
 7   ( 55) Joel         Perez             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            20:592

 3.    95  ROCKLIN              (17:10  85:46)
===================================
 1      3  Steven       White             M 12 2 ROCKLIN              16:192
 2     12  Colin        Bruice            M 12 2 ROCKLIN              17:062
 3     18  Parker       Ahlf              M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:152
 4     27  Cody         Fikes             M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:252
 5     35  Michael      McHenry           M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:412
 6   ( 39) Ryan         Jones             M 10 2 ROCKLIN              17:582
 7   ( 41) David        Cummings          M 12 2 ROCKLIN              18:042

 4.   100  JESUIT               (17:13  86:01)
===================================
 1      4  Adam         Kelly-Strong      M 12 2 JESUIT               16:362
 2     16  Colton       Misono            M 11 2 JESUIT               17:122
 3     23  Justin       Brown-Pinizzot    M 11 2 JESUIT               17:192
 4     28  Danny        Diaz              M 12 2 JESUIT               17:272
 5     29  Justin       Lobo              M 12 2 JESUIT               17:272
 6   ( 30) Perry        Hansen            M 12 2 JESUIT               17:322
 7   ( 37) Andy         Farris            M 12 2 JESUIT               17:552

 5.   107  WOODCREEK            (17:19  86:32)
===================================
 1      5  Tyler        Raposa            M 12 2 WOODCREEK            16:382
 2     11  Hunter       Tyler             M 10 2 WOODCREEK            17:002
 3     17  Brandon      Biando            M 10 2 WOODCREEK            17:142
 4     34  Jonathan     Horvath           M  9 2 WOODCREEK            17:392
 5     40  Angelo       Ciaraglia         M 11 2 WOODCREEK            18:012
 6   ( 44) Karl         Schmidt           M 11 2 WOODCREEK            18:052
 7   ( 46) Andy         Smith             M 12 2 WOODCREEK            18:142

 6.   115  PONDEROSA            (17:22  86:46)
===================================
 1      6  Riley        Ruppenthal        M 10 2 PONDEROSA            16:392
 2      8  Mitchell     Hawkins           M 11 2 PONDEROSA            16:402
 3      9  Jacob        Trujillo          M 12 2 PONDEROSA            16:482
 4     43  Kris         Moen-Chinn        M 12 2 PONDEROSA            18:042
 5     49  Spencer      Jones             M 10 2 PONDEROSA            18:352
 6   ( 53) Gregory (Chi Hendrocks         M 11 2 PONDEROSA            19:502
 7   ( 54) Andrew       Lowrance          M 12 2 PONDEROSA            20:142

 7.   127  GRANITE BAY          (17:28  87:18)
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 1     14  Spencer      Thibideau         M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:102
 2     15  Cassidy      Bertsch           M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:112
 3     25  Trent        Bedel             M  9 2 GRANITE BAY          17:212
 4     31  Bryant       Hom               M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:322
 5     42  Sean         Woulfe            M 11 2 GRANITE BAY          18:042
 6   ( 52) Alex         Barker            M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          19:142

1.    71  DEL CAMPO            (16:57  84:44)
===================================
 1      1  Josh         Mercado           M 12 2 DEL CAMPO            16:162
 2      7  Jack         Nevins            M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            16:402
 3     10  Robert       Pflasterer        M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            16:562
 4     21  Jacob        Brown             M 11 2 DEL CAMPO            17:182
 5     32  Jared        Duncan            M 10 2 DEL CAMPO            17:342
 6   ( 36) Jordan       Rushing           M 10 2 DEL CAMPO            17:532
 7   ( 45) Artem        Pyryev            M 12 2 DEL CAMPO            18:092

 2.    76  FAIRFIELD            (17:03  85:15)
===================================
 1      2  Jared        Lester            M 12 2 FAIRFIELD            16:182
 2     13  Imandeep     Sahota            M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:082
 3     19  Brandon      Hunter            M 12 2 FAIRFIELD            17:152
 4     20  Tre          Smith             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:162
 5     22  Ricky        Parra             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            17:182
 6   ( 51) Will         Gomez             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            19:102
 7   ( 55) Joel         Perez             M 11 2 FAIRFIELD            20:592

 3.    95  ROCKLIN              (17:10  85:46)
===================================
 1      3  Steven       White             M 12 2 ROCKLIN              16:192
 2     12  Colin        Bruice            M 12 2 ROCKLIN              17:062
 3     18  Parker       Ahlf              M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:152
 4     27  Cody         Fikes             M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:252
 5     35  Michael      McHenry           M 11 2 ROCKLIN              17:412
 6   ( 39) Ryan         Jones             M 10 2 ROCKLIN              17:582
 7   ( 41) David        Cummings          M 12 2 ROCKLIN              18:042

 4.   100  JESUIT               (17:13  86:01)
===================================
 1      4  Adam         Kelly-Strong      M 12 2 JESUIT               16:362
 2     16  Colton       Misono            M 11 2 JESUIT               17:122
 3     23  Justin       Brown-Pinizzot    M 11 2 JESUIT               17:192
 4     28  Danny        Diaz              M 12 2 JESUIT               17:272
 5     29  Justin       Lobo              M 12 2 JESUIT               17:272
 6   ( 30) Perry        Hansen            M 12 2 JESUIT               17:322
 7   ( 37) Andy         Farris            M 12 2 JESUIT               17:552

 5.   107  WOODCREEK            (17:19  86:32)
===================================
 1      5  Tyler        Raposa            M 12 2 WOODCREEK            16:382
 2     11  Hunter       Tyler             M 10 2 WOODCREEK            17:002
 3     17  Brandon      Biando            M 10 2 WOODCREEK            17:142
 4     34  Jonathan     Horvath           M  9 2 WOODCREEK            17:392
 5     40  Angelo       Ciaraglia         M 11 2 WOODCREEK            18:012
 6   ( 44) Karl         Schmidt           M 11 2 WOODCREEK            18:052
 7   ( 46) Andy         Smith             M 12 2 WOODCREEK            18:142

 6.   115  PONDEROSA            (17:22  86:46)
===================================
 1      6  Riley        Ruppenthal        M 10 2 PONDEROSA            16:392
 2      8  Mitchell     Hawkins           M 11 2 PONDEROSA            16:402
 3      9  Jacob        Trujillo          M 12 2 PONDEROSA            16:482
 4     43  Kris         Moen-Chinn        M 12 2 PONDEROSA            18:042
 5     49  Spencer      Jones             M 10 2 PONDEROSA            18:352
 6   ( 53) Gregory (Chi Hendrocks         M 11 2 PONDEROSA            19:502
 7   ( 54) Andrew       Lowrance          M 12 2 PONDEROSA            20:142

 7.   127  GRANITE BAY          (17:28  87:18)
===================================
 1     14  Spencer      Thibideau         M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:102
 2     15  Cassidy      Bertsch           M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:112
 3     25  Trent        Bedel             M  9 2 GRANITE BAY          17:212
 4     31  Bryant       Hom               M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          17:322
 5     42  Sean         Woulfe            M 11 2 GRANITE BAY          18:042
 6   ( 52) Alex         Barker            M 12 2 GRANITE BAY          19:142
 7   ( 56) Caleb        Strodahl          M 10 2 GRANITE BAY          21:122

NORTHERN SECTION
1 Enterprise 52 1 6 12 13 20 31 73
Total Time: 1:23:36.65
Average: 16:43.33

2 Chico 94 2 5 25 29 33 43 44
Total Time: 1:25:20.54
Average: 17:04.11

NCS XC pictures posted...(CCS as well, same link)

2009-11-23T08:01:00.000-08:00

http://www.sportsimagewire.com/SIWportfoliopage.html

Catching up with San Francisco University coach, Jim Tracy...

2009-11-22T19:31:00.000-08:00

Today we catch up with S.F. University coach, Jim Tracy, one of the most successful coaches in NCS and state meet cross country history. He's seen here on the far left side of the picture with his '09 NCS championship boys' team from yesterday's NCS Meet of Champions. His girls' team also collected an NCS title (by the narrowest of margins over College Prep) to go along with their amazing total of championships won in previous years. That total includes 6 state championships for his girls, the most for a girls team in state meet history.

1. How did you get your start with running?
I showed up at Riordan H.S. in San Francisco fall of '64. High School was a super new experience and after one week my best friend said let's do cross country, they have to race two miles. I thought he was crazy but we tried out, made the team and thus was the beginning of four years of c.c. and track and field. It was a fantastic era of bay area running talent full of memorable rivalries. I had excellent teammates and Riordan prospered.

2. Tell us a little about your own running from high school to now.
After h.s., I ran at city college of San Francisco and a few small meets at the University of California from which I graduated in '73.

I took a year off from running then began to establish a pattern of training that would accommodate being a working adult. This fluctuated quite a bit as jobs changed, hair fell out, and the running scene began an astonishing surge into mainstream society. By the 1980's, I had finally trained enough to be a better runner and competitor.

3. How did you get into coaching?
At this time I would volunteer some advice to other adults in the excelsior running club and continued learning from their efforts,
I ran through the 80's and was basically an adults' coach.

Finally in the 90's, a good friend of mine, Mike McManus, asked me to join him at university h.s. in San Francisco as his new job and family commitments were such that if u.h.s were to grow and maintain his standards he needed help. Mike and I coached together for three years and thus the groundwork for more success was strengthened. Upon his departure, I remained at u.h.s. and have worked with several assistants since. My present staff is very talented.

4. Who were your coaching mentors then and now?
My very first coach in H.S., Rich Kenneally was a super guy and showed me a lot about how good coaching could enhance kids lives.

At city college I met Lou Vasquez, a fine technical coach who gave me greater knowledge and a desire to learn even more.

Later, I attended a lecture by Arthur Lydiard , a very remarkable man and teacher.

Finally, I have subscribed to Track and Field News for many years and that combined with great conversations with a friend, Robert Darling, I have continued to gain knowledge and perspective on people and athletics.

5. Where else have you coached besides SF University? How long have you been at UHS?
This is my 16th season at San Francisco University high school. Thanks to encouragement from the athletic dept., parents, and supporters of running in general the program there has been a pleasure to direct. The kids have been wonderful and I cherish all my memories of the diverse and talented athletes who have graced my teams with their presence.

6. Might be a little difficult to add them all up but how many NCS championships do your boys have? girls? state meet plaques for girls? boys?
As for winning, yes we like to do it and will continue to do so at every opportunity. Our opponents are talented, the racing worthwhile and our goals of excellence always before us.

Now in my 16th season, the UHS girls have won 12 league championships, 11 section titles, and have 6 state wins plus three seconds. They have also won at least once, every cross country invitational we have entered.

The UHS boys have won 16 league titles, 11 sections, and have been second twice at the state championship and third 5 times. In 13 years at state they have never been worse than sixth.

7. What do you feel have been the keys to success at University during cross country season? How does track factor into the xc success?
The teams succeed because young people have talent, parents encourage them, schools structure them, and I would yell at them if they did not! Seriously, I apply all the knowledge I have gained and demand that they take the chance for success and never fear failure. enjoy vicariously their victories as I remember the opportunities in racing that enhanced my life.

8. What are you expectations of your runners during the summer in preparation for the season?
Summer program: go to a good camp, run with your friends and stay healthy. Remember, the trip to the state meet in Fresno really begins before the school year begins and the joy of the trip never ends.

9. What do you feel are the key workouts for your team during the season? Late season?
Key workouts: I conduct a low mileage, interval speed based program with plenty of races that is supported by adequate stretching, rest, good attitudes, and supportive coaches. Run a variety of intervals on cc terrain controlling the volume and rest cycle and let each athlete reach a level that reflects their talent and interest level.

10. What do you feel are the important points in running well at the state meet on the Woodward Park course?
We go to the state meet every year so we always know the course pretty well. It is an excellent course. Recipe for success-for heavens sake its late November, you've trained all season. Run smart the 1st mile. Measure yourself and opponents the 2nd, and don't give anything back on the third. By all means, when your foot hits the last grass stretch to the finish line, you had better already be sprinting!!!

11. What would be your best advice to a young coach, starting out and with ambition to run a great cross country program?
If you are a new coach, expect to learn from the kids as well as teach them. Keep records, know what you've done so that training is logical and explainable. Give the kids a program they can understand and enjoy, and never ask a veteran opposing coach advice before a big race as we will always lie to you. You'll always enjoy the big win and there is always something to learn from a tough loss.

12. Anything else you would like to add.
Thank you Albert for your interest. It is great to be a cross country coach in Calif. and to compete in the incredible North Coast Section. So many fine coaches and storied programs.

Thank you very much for your time Jim! AJC

NCS XC Meet of Champions 09 Data...

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Data courtesy of Peter Guerrini and ezmeets.com

Boys' 1st team All-NCS
1 1 #1001 Erik Olson (12) Novato #1 14:49 4:56
2 2 #1416 Daniel Milechman (11) Tamalpais #1 15:07 5:02
3 3 #1053 Luis Luna (10) Piner #1 15:08 5:02
4 4 #1241 Reesey Byers (12) Santa Rosa #1 15:09 5:03
5 5 #1459 Andrew Zellman (12) Ukiah #1 15:15 5:05
6 6 #1357 Dan Maxwell (12) St. Mary's College HS #1 15:17 5:05
7 7 #381 Jeff Bickert (11) College Park #1 15:23 5:07

Boys' 2nd team All-NCS
8 8 #1133 Josh MacDonald (12) Redwood Christian #1 15:29 5:09
9 9 #319 Ben Eversole (11) Castro Valley #1 15:30 5:10
10 10 #33 Charles Perkins (12) Alameda #1 15:33 5:11
11 11 #1019 Hugh Dowdy (12) Petaluma #1 15:34 5:11
12 12 #322 Anthony Martore (11) Castro Valley #2 15:35 5:11
13 13 #1025 Forrest Shaffer (11) Petaluma #2 15:35 5:11
14 14 #61 Jesse Aston (12) Alhambra #1 15:38 5:12

Boys' 3rd team All-NCS
15 15 #1227 Kevin Griffith (12) San Ramon Valley #1 15:40 5:13
16 16 #430 Paul Johnson (12) De La Salle #1 15:41 5:13
17 17 #276 Brian King (12) Cardinal Newman #1 15:43 5:14
18 18 #1224 Parker Deuel (10) San Ramon Valley #2 15:43 5:14
19 19 #982 Will Melton (12) Northgate #1 15:43 5:14
20 20 #1226 Simon Graves (12) San Ramon Valley #3 15:44 5:14
21 21 #34 Zachary Perkins (12) Alameda #2 15:45 5:15
22 22 #865 Peter Buscheck (12) Miramonte #1 15:45 5:15
23 23 #271 Dylan Laucher (11) Campolindo #1 15:45 5:15
*tie for 7th spot

Honorable Mention
24 24 #530 Nick Kraus (11) Eureka #1 15:46 5:15
25 25 #531 Robin O'Connell (11) Eureka #2 15:46 5:15
26 26 #80 Kellen Cole (12) Amador Valley #1 15:47 5:15
27 27 #269 Paul Jackson (12) Campolindo #2 15:48 5:16
28 28 #424 Derek Burgstaller (12) De La Salle #2 15:49 5:16
29 29 #1016 Clark Bernard (11) Petaluma #3 15:51 5:17
30 30 #864 Christian Britto (12) Miramonte #2 15:51 5:17

Girls' 1st team All-NCS
1 1 #910 Julie Nacouzi (11) Montgomery #1 17:02 5:40
2 2 #297 Jacque Taylor (12) Casa Grande #1 17:18 5:46
3 3 #241 Colleen Lillig (12) California #1 17:30 5:50
4 4 #823 Lucy McCullough (11) Marin Academy #1 17:47 5:55
5 5 #373 Alycia Cridebring (12) College Park #1 17:54 5:58
6 6 #1006 Isabel Andrade (12) Petaluma #1 18:06 6:02
7 7 #1156 Holland Reynolds (10) San Francisco University HS #1 18:06 6:02

Girls' 2nd team All-NCS
8 8 #1153 Jennie Callan (9) San Francisco University HS #2 18:07 6:02
9 9 #803 Lauren Curtin (12) Maria Carrillo #1 18:17 6:05
10 10 #283 Heather Cerney (12) Carondelet #1 18:17 6:05
11 11 #310 Kelsey Santisteban (11) Castro Valley #1 18:19 6:06
12 12 #265 Carrie Verdon (10) Campolindo #1 18:19 6:06
13 13 #242 Elaine McVay (11) California #2 18:23 6:07
14 14 #786 Natalie Dimits (10) Livermore #1 18:25 6:08

Girls' 3rd team All-NCS
15 15 #262 Grace Orders (11) Campolindo #2 18:26 6:08
16 16 #1517 Amber Peirsol (10) Windsor #1 18:31 6:10
17 17 #470 Shelby Nickles (11) Dublin #1 18:32 6:10
18 18 #802 Cara Curtin (12) Maria Carrillo #2 18:34 6:11
19 19 #806 Lauren Kraus (9) Maria Carrillo #3 18:34 6:11
20 20 #588 Carina Novell (10) Granada #1 18:35 6:11
21 21 #1218 Liz Hebel (10) San Ramon Valley #1 18:35 6:11
22 22 #347 Alexandra Tate (10) Clayton Valley #1 18:35 6:11
*tie for 7th spot

Honorable Mention
23 23 #398 Adrienne Strait (11) College Preparatory #1 18:36 6:12
24 24 #1496 Jessica Gerards (11) Washington #1 18:40 6:13
25 #231 Kate Courtney (9) Branson #1 18:43 6:14
26 25 #296 Dominique Ratto (12) Casa Grande #2 18:46 6:15
27 26 #890 Mikaela Hammitt (10) Monte Vista #1 18:47 6:15
28 27 #1012 Francesca Honey (10) Petaluma #2 18:48 6:16
29 28 #875 Madison Hirsch (10) Mission San Jose #1 18:48 6:16

Combined boys (teams and individuals)
Combined girls (teams and individuals)

Boys
All 12th graders combined
All 11th graders combined
All 10th graders combined
All 9th graders combined

Girls
All 12th graders combined
All 11th graders combined
All 10th graders combined
All 9th graders combined

Fastest boys' team times at Hayward from 1999, 2001, '02, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08 and '09
1) Camplindo '08 77:55
2) Petaluma '08 78:02
3) Petaluma '07 78:52
4) Monte Vista '07 78:59
5) San Ramon Valley '09 79:06
6) Castro Valley '09 79:08
7) College Park '08 79:25
8) Amador Valley '08 79:35
9) De La Salle '05 79:36
10) Petaluma '09 79:40

Fastest girs' team times at Hayward from 1999, 2001, '02, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08 and '09
1) Carondelet '06 91:47
2) Carondelet '07 92:14
3) Maria Carrillo '04 92:42
4) Bishop O'Dowd '04 92:46
5) Livermore '08 92:54
6) Montgomery '02 93:19
7) Maria Carrillo '09 93:25
8) College Park '02 93:26
9) Miramonte '05 93:28
10) Carondelet '08 92:32

BOYS
Fastest #1 Runner
1 1 #1001 Erik Olson (12) Novato #1 14:49 4:56
Fastest #2 Runner
12 12 #322 Anthony Martore (11) Castro Valley #2 15:35 5:11
13 13 #1025 Forrest Shaffer (11) Petaluma #2 15:35 5:11
Fastest #3 Runner
20 20 #1226 Simon Graves (12) San Ramon Valley #3 15:44 5:14
Fastest #4 Runner
33 33 #1230 Cody Reed (12) San Ramon Valley #4 15:54 5:18
Fastest #5 Runner
52 52 #1223 Sean Colaco (12) San Ramon Valley #5 16:05 5:21
Fastest #6 Runner
85 85 #427 Matt Godkin (12) De La Salle #6 16:21 5:27
Fastest #7 Runner
86 86 #432 Stephan Spangenberg (11) De La Salle #7 16:22 5:27

GIRLS
Fastest #1 Runner
1 1 #910 Julie Nacouzi (11) Montgomery #1 17:02 5:40
Fastest #2 Runner
8 8 #1153 Jennie Callan (9) San Francisco University HS #2 18:07 6:02
Fastest #3 Runner
19 19 #806 Lauren Kraus (9) Maria Carrillo #3 18:34 6:11
Fastest #4 Runner
35 34 #808 Heidi Thiele (10) Maria Carrillo #4 18:57 6:19
Fastest #5 Runner
41 40 #809 Byrnna Thigpen (9) Maria Carrillo #5 19:03 6:21
Fastest #6 Runner
90 88 #7 Kelly Collins (9) Acalanes #6 19:36 6:32
Fastest #7 Runner
98 96 #11 Emily Shearer (12) Acalanes #7 19:44 6:34

Teams Qualifying Both Boys and Girls Teams to State Meet
Castro Valley (Div. I)
College Park (Div. II)
Petaluma (Div. III)
Campolindo (Div. III)
St. Mary's Berkeley (Div. IV)
San Francisco University (Div. V)

NCS Cross Country Meet of Champions Newspaper coverage...

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Here is the first batch of newspaper articles covering yesterday's NCS meet.

Cross country report: Marin prep runners dominate at section meet (marinij.com)

NCS Cross Country Championships: University, College Park sweep (SFgate.com)

Empire boys highlight NCS cross country meet (pressdemocrat.com)

Nacouzi reels in Taylor for NCS title (pressdemocrat.com)

Let me know of other links and I will post them. albertjcaruana@gmail.com

NCS XC Meet of Champions Team Champion Pictures...

2009-11-21T17:19:00.000-08:00

College Park girls-1st place Division II

Maria Carrillo girls-1st place Division III
College Park boys-1st place Division II
Petaluma boys-1st place Division III
Dougherty Valley girls-1st place Division IV
S.F. University boys-1st place Division V
Monte Vista girls-1st place Division I
St. Mary's Berkeley boys-1st place Division IV
S.F. University girls-1st place Division V
San Ramon Valley boys-1st place Division I

NCS XC Pre-Meet Newspaper Coverage...

2009-11-20T06:48:00.000-08:00

Prep cross country: Olson back on course for NCS success (marinij.com)

Petaluma and Casa Grande primed for big efforts in NCS cross country run (pressdemocrat.com)

Sonoma cross country teams run NCS tomorrow (sonomanews.com)

Cross-country squad prepares for NCS (redwoodtimes.com)

Girls prep of the week: Kate Courtney (marinij.com)

From Oakland Section
Castlemont's Lopez wins Oakland Section cross country (contracostatimes.com)

From Central Coast Section
Athlete of the Week: Allison Sturges, Mountain View (mercurynews.com)

Athlete of the Week: Paul Summers, Gunn (mercurynews.com)

Mtn. View sophomore Sturges surges at end to win CCS title (losaltosonline.com)

Boys' cross country qualifies for states for the second consecutive year (palyvoice.com)

NCS Cross Country Pre-Meet Individual Listings...

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November 21, 2009-Hayward High School NCS/Les Schwab

NCS Individual Preview: I listed the pre-meet favorite first and the rest of the contenders next with most of them in no particular order.

Division I
Girls - (Top 2 teams advance to state meet):
Colleen Lillig of California
Elise Wummer Castro Valley
Kelsey Santisteban Valley
Natalie Dimits Livermore
Elaine McVay California
Carina Novell Granada

Boys - (Top 2 teams advance to state meet):
Paul Johnson De La Salle
Ben Eversole Castro Valley
Parker Deuel San Ramon Valley
Sean Colaco San Ramon Valley
Kyle Williams De La Salle

Division II
Girls - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
Jacque Taylor Casa Grande
Julie Nacouzi Montgomery
Heather Cerney Carondelet
Alycia Cridebring College Park
Dominique Ratto Casa Grande

Boys - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
Reesey Byers of Santa Rosa
Andrew Zellman Ukiah
Jeff Bickert College Park
Charlie Perkins Alameda
Spencer Hall Casa Grande

Division III Girls - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
Isabel Andrade Petaluma
Carrie Verdon Campolindo
Grace Orders Campolindo
Lauren Curtin Maria Carrillo
Cara Curtin Maria Carrillo
Annie Marggraff Acalanes

Boys - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
Erik Olson Novato
Hugh Dowdy Petaluma
Luis Luna Piner
Forrest Shaffer Petaluma
Paul Jackson Campolindo

Division IV Girls - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
Theresa Devine Marin Catholic
Taylor Lawson St. Mary's
Anika Adeni Moreau Catholic
Erin McNulty Arcata
Alex Choy St. Mary's

Boys - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
Dan Milechman Tamalpais
Daniel Maxwell St. Mary's
Brian King Cardinal Newman
Trevor Ehlenbach San Rafael
Cameron Bronstein San Rafael

Division V Girls - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
Lucy McCullough Marin Academy
Holland Reynolds University
Jennie Callan University
Kai Wilson College Prep
Adrienne Strait College Prep
Katy Lee Sonoma Academy
Kate Courtney Branson

Boys - (Top 5 teams advance to state meet):
Josh MacDonald Redwood Christian
Cole Williams Urban
Ned Tannenbaum University
Wayne Smith Redwood Christian
Justin Watkins Santa Rosa Christian
Mercer Cook Head Royce

Comments encouraged. Who did I miss?

NCS Cross Country Pre-Meet Rankings

2009-11-19T07:52:00.001-08:00

Check out the rankings below. Feel free to comment and make observations. To be honest, some divisions have several teams that have a shot to win and it wouldn't be a surprise if the 4th or 5th ranked team below won the ncs title. Should make for an excellent day of racing. Best of luck to all teams and individuals competing.

You can get a complete summary of the divisions as well as all the league results at the meet inside the meet program.

North Coast Section
November 21, 2009-Hayward High School
NCS/Les Schwab Cross Country Championships Race Schedule and Preview

RACE SCHEDULE (Same order as State Meet)
WALK THE COURSE 7:30 - 8:45 A.M.
9:00am Division II Girls’ Race
9:35am Division III Girls’ Race
10:10am Division II Boys’ Race
10:40am Division III Boys’ Race
11:10am Division IV Girls’ Race
11:45am Division V Boys’ Race
12:15pm Division I Girls’ Race
12:50pm Division IV Boys’ Race
1:20pm Division V Girls’ Race
1:55pm Division I Boys’ Race

Awards Schedule: (in the gymnasium)
10:30am Girls’ Division II
10:50am Girls’ Division III
11:10am Boys’ Division II
11:30am Boys’ Division III
12:00pm Girls’ Division IV
12:30pm Boys’ Division V
1:00pm Girls’ Division I
1:35pm Boys’ Division IV
2:05pm Girls’ Division V
2:40pm Boys’ Division I

The State CIF/NCS Divisions are as follows:
Division I 2,051 and up
Division II 1,601 - 2,050
Division III 1,151 - 1,600
Division IV 500 - 1,150
Division V 499 or less

NCS Preview:
Thank you very much to all the coaches and athletes who helped me break down each division. The following is my best attempt to predict the top 5 teams as well as the top individuals for each division (boys and girls) in today’s sectional meet. The teams from this meet that will qualify for the State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno on November 28^th are noted for each division. The top 5 individuals from each race will also qualify to the state meet provided they are in the top 12 when 2 teams qualify, top 14 when 3 teams qualify, top 16 when 4 teams qualify and top 18 when 5 teams qualify.

The top 3 teams in each division will receive medals. Seven (7) medals will be provided per team of seven.

The top 7 individuals in each race will receive medals.

Division I
Girls - (Top 2 teams advance to state meet):
1. Castro Valley
2. San Ramon Valley
3. Monte Vista
4. Amador Valley
5. Granada

Boys - (Top 2 teams advance to state meet):
1. San Ramon Valley
2. Castro Valley
3. De La Salle
4. Amador Valley
5. Monte Vista

Division II
Girls - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
1. Montgomery
2. Casa Grande
3. College Park
4. Santa Rosa
5. Carondelet

Boys - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
1. College Park
2. Santa Rosa
3. Alameda
4. Casa Grande
5. Montgomery

Division III
Girls - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
1. Maria Carrillo
2. Acalanes
3. Campolindo
4. Petaluma
5. Redwood

Boys - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
1. Petaluma
2. Campolindo
3. Maria Carrillo
4. Piner
5. Miramonte

Division IV
Girls - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
1. Sir Francis Drake
2. Dougherty Valley
3. St. Mary’s Berkeley
4. Piedmont
5. Tamalpais

Boys - (Top 3 teams advance to state meet):
1. San Rafael
2. St. Mary’s Berkeley
3. Tamalpais
4. Piedmont
5. Sir Francis Drake

Division V
Girls - (Top 4 teams advance to state meet):
1. University
2. College Prep
3. Lick Wilmerding
4. Marin Academy
5. Sonoma Academy

Boys - (Top 5 teams advance to state meet):
1. Redwood Christian
2. University
3. Urban
4. College Prep
5. Santa Rosa Christian

Stats from Saturday's CCS meet...

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BOYS
Fastest #1 Runner
Paul Summers (12) Gunn #1 14:41
Fastest #2 Runner
Ian Myjer (12) Mt. View #2 15:03
Fastest #3 Runner
Parker Schuh (11) Mt. View #3 15:16
Fastest #4 Runner
Alex McGuirk (12) Mt. View #4 15:42
Fastest #5 Runner
Aubrey Myjer (10) Mt. View #5 15:43
Fastest #6 Runner
Jack Bordoni (10) Bellarmine #6 16:11
Fastest #7 Runner
Robbie Cotton (12) Bellarmine #7 16:39

GIRLS
Fastest #1 Runner
Jessie Petersen (11) Carlmont #1 17:28
Fastest #2 Runner
Martina De Geus (12) Mt. View #2 18:22
Fastest #3 Runner
Abby Barker (12) Carlmont #3 18:40
Fastest #4 Runner
Sarah Wells (10) Mt. View #4 19:00
Fastest #5 Runner
Emma Dohner (11) Gunn #5 19:06
Fastest #6 Runner
Izzie Baney (11) Mt. View #6 19:41
Fastest #7 Runner
Sadie Navarro (11) Mt. View #7 20:11

Top 10 Senior Boys
1 PAUL SUMMERS 12 GUNN 14:41
2 GARRETT ROWE 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 14:52
3 WESTON STRUM 12 PIONEER 14:58
4 MITCHELL MORIARTY 12 APTOS 15:00
5 IAN MYJER 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 15:03
6 PHILIP MACQUITTY 12 PALO ALTO 15:03
7 DAVID PEREZ 12 SALINAS 15:14
9 LUCA SIGNORE 12 LYNBROOK 15:24
10 BENJAMIN HECK 12 CARLMONT 15:26
11 NATHAN LEE 12 CARLMONT 15:27

Top 10 Junior Boys
8 PARKER SCHUH 11 MOUNTAIN VIEW 15:16
13 WILL GIEKEN 11 LOS GATOS 15:28
16 MAX BELL 11 SALINAS 15:32
18 ETHAN SCARDINA CARLMONT 15:35
20 TONY FERRARI 11 BELLARMINE 15:41
23 KYLE FEUERHELM 11 WOODSIDE 15:44
26 BEN BUNK 11 CARLMONT 15:50
32 JAMES PALANIUK 11 THE YORK SCHOOL 15:54
34 JAMES SILVESTRI 11 STEVENSON 15:54
38 BENJAMIN SCHNEIDER 11 LOS ALTOS 16:00
39 JARRETT MOORE 11 SACRED HT CATH 16:00

Top 10 Sophomore Boys
15 KEVIN BISHOP 10 MONTA VISTA 15:30
22 AUBREY MYJER 10 MOUNTAIN VIEW 15:43
35 FRANCISCO SALVADOR 10 ALISAL 15:55
36 ADRIAN HINOJOSA 10 BELLARMINE 15:56
41 CHRIS WASCHURA 10 WOODSIDE 16:01
44 MITCH MARTIN 10 HALF MOON BAY 16:04
46 SAMUEL HALES 10 KING CITY 16:05
47 CARSTEN STANN 10 SERRA 16:06
51 NATHAN MADONICH 10 SOUTH SF 16:09
53 BRYAN TENA 10 SALINAS 16:10
55 ESTEBAN VALENCIA 10 BELLARMINE 16:10

Top 10 Freshmen Boys
17 RICHARD HO 9 LELAND 15:35
43 CIARAN MURPHY 9 ST. IGNATIUS 16:03
58 YOHANNAS ESTIFANOS 9 MILPITAS 16:12
102 MIGUEL VASQUEZ 9 ANDREW HILL 16:37
130 RORY BEYER 9 ARAGON 16:47
132 CODY JOHNSON 9 S.L.V. 16:47
141 ALEXI FARMER 9 STEVENSON 16:50
145 DAVID AGUILAR 9 OAK GROVE 16:50
147 CONNOR PRIOR 9 MILPITAS 16:51
163 JOSHUA COHEN 9 LOS ALTOS 16:57

Top 10 Senior Girls
4 ERIN HICKS 12 LOS ALTOS 18:18
8 MARTINA DE GEUS 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 18:22
9 MARISSA FERRANTE 12 APTOS 18:31
11 ABBY BARKER 12 CARLMONT 18:36
13 MELISSA HOPPER 12 LEIGH 18:38
15 ZOE PAPPAS 12 MOUNTAIN VIEW 18:40
19 CLAIRE O'CONNELL 12 GUNN 18:49
20 MELISSA HASTINGS 12 HILLSDALE 18:49
21 RACHEL SHIMABUKURO 12 SAN BENITO 18:51
23 KIM MCMULLEN 12 APTOS 18:53
25 KELSEY HILBRICH 12 HARKER 18:53

Top 10 Junior Girls
1 JESSIE PETERSEN 11 CARLMONT 17:28
5 ERIN ROBINSON 11 GUNN 18:19
12 KATIE CASTRO 11 LOS GATOS 18:37
35 MARY KRIEGE 11 MITTY 19:06
37 EMMA DOHNER 11 GUNN 19:06
40 MELANIE HONG 11 CARMEL 19:08
47 MANDY COLE 11 SANTA CRUZ 19:15
48 ANGIE KORPUSIK 11 PRESENTATION 19:15
50 CINDY HUANG 11 LYNBROOK 19:18
51 RACHEL HINDS 11 ST. IGNATIUS 19:18

Top 10 Sophomore Girls
2 ALLISON STURGES 10 MOUNTAIN VIEW 18:00
3 NINA ANDERSON 10 NOTRE DAME SAL 18:16
6 LAUREN CROSHAW 10 ARAGON 18:19
7 ATHENA ALARCON 10 GILROY 18:20
10 MEGAN SHEARER 10 CARLMONT 18:31
14 MORGAN HEALY 10 ST. FRANCIS MV 18:38
17 KIERAN GALLAGHER 10 GUNN 18:45
22 MARITZA RUELAS 10 GILROY 18:52
24 MORGAN LIRA 10 VALLEY CHR SJ 18:53
29 ABBY BLAKE 10 WESTMONT 18:58

Top 10 Freshman Girls
16 VANESSA FRASER 9 SCOTTS VALLEY 18:41
18 DANIELLE KATZ 9 LOS GATOS 18:45
26 ALYSSA JOHNSON 9 LELAND 18:55
27 CHONDRA ANDERSON 9 HALF MOON BAY 18:56
28 NIKKI HILTZ 9 APTOS 18:57
32 MICHELLE POQUETTE 9 LEIGH 19:02
42 NIKKI STOKMAN 9 ARAGON 19:10
49 SOPHIA CANNATA-BOWM 9 SACRED HT CATH 19:17
61 SHAELYN SILVERMAN 9 LYNBROOK 19:31
66 COURTNEY SCHLOSSARE 9 SARATOGA 19:36

Teams qualifying both teams (girls and boys) to the state meet:
Carlmont Div. I
Mt. View Div. II
Gunn Div. I/II
St. Ignatius Div. III
Aptos Div. III
Crystal Springs Uplands Div. V

CCS Division Winners by Margaret Gallagher...

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CCS XC Web Coverage...

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We'll start with pictures first. Thanks to Margaret Gallagher, lots of great shots from the meet are posted at the following links:
http://www.dyestatcal.com (haven't been posted yet but she sent 357 for your viewing pleasure)
http://www.sportsimagewire.com/ (same as above)

Thanks to Doug Speck of www.dyestatcal.com, you can find videos of the races as well as interviews with the winners of each race at the following link:
http://www.dyestatcal.com/?pg=videos&vid=&cat=meets&page=1&search=09CCSCC&meetname=Central%20Coast%20Section%20Finals

Couple of youtube videos I found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwvMurbPVwU (Carmel HS and Division IV races)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZL8M9m1G8Y&feature=related (St. Francis HS and Division II races)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnOGDbGbYRs (Stevenson and Division IV race)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHZMd0VzQrM&feature=related (York HS award presentation)

I will post team pictures of the winning teams when I get a moment. I will also include some interesting data from the meet.

Stay tuned.

If you know of other links that pertain to the CCS meet this past Saturday, please send those links to me at albertjcaruana@gmail.com

CCS Newspaper Coverage...

2009-11-15T11:21:00.000-08:00

Gunn High's Paul Summers wins Central Coast Section cross-country title (mercurynews.com)

Gunn boys, girls qualify for state meet in cross country (paloaltoonline.com)

CCS Boys Cross Country: Aptos' Mitch Moriarty edged for D-III title, but Aptos, St. Francis, SLV and Scotts Valley runners advance to state (santacruzsentinel.com)

CCS Girls Cross Country: Marissa Ferrante wins D-III race, leads Aptos to team title (mercurynews.com)

Pirates pick up 1st title (montereyherald.com)

Carlmont's top five makes Scots 5-for-5 at CCS (insidebayarea.com)

More to come. Let me know if your local paper covered the meet. Email link to albertjcaruana@gmail.com