If one coach could have her way, the high school track scene in Marin would remain unchanged from 2009 as this season gets under way. Redwood High is the defending MCAL champion for both the boys and girls, and Giants coach Laura Schmitt wouldn't mind a repeat performance in 2010.

"The core of our team is back, and we have some new athletes that look really strong," Schmitt said.

Probably Redwood's top returner is Ryan Healy who, after this season, will run his college track at Arizona State. But before that, Healy will try to defend his MCAL titles in the 200 and 400 meters. Schmitt, however, will have to wait a little while longer before she sees Healy on the track, as the senior is currently playing for the Giants' basketball team on a deep postseason run.

"I can't wait to have the basketball guys back," Schmitt said. "We're getting five or six of them, and they're really going to make an impact when they get here. But they can keep winning, as far as I'm concerned. It's a great thing for the school."

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Prep track: Redwood teams not looking for a shakeup heading into season