This is an outline of the top SJS Boys teams. Teams are ranked within their 2008 divisions. Some teams may move up or down divisions. Only Divisions 1-3 have been ranked.
Division 1
1 Davis
2 Grace Davis
3 Franklin
4 Modesto
5 Galt
Davis Sr. returns 4 of its Varsity banner winning squad. With a deep stable of very
capable harriers, the Blue Devils are nearly guaranteed another title. The questions remaining are how fast will they actually run and, for curiosity's sake, will Jesuit or Oak Ridge actually move in to Division 1 to add a little spice?
Grace Davis through Galt all seem to have squads capable of putting together something special in 2009.
Watch: Lincoln-Stockton, Sheldon, Kennedy
Division 2
1 Oak Ridge
2 Jesuit
3 Del Campo
4 Fairfield
5 Woodcreek
No one would have guessed that Woodcreek would win the most competitive division in the SJS last year. But that's
why the sport is so exciting. Anything can happen. Oak Ridge has the tools and the know-how to dominate this division.
Never sleep on Jesuit or Del Campo... or Fairfield for that matter. Just like last year, if all these teams remain in this
division, this could be the most exciting SJS race in November.
Watch: Ponderosa
Division 3
1 El Camino
2 Placer
3 Del Oro
4 Sonora
5 Woodland
Last year El Camino won its first Varsity banner in over 40 years. My magic 8 ball tells me another one might be on its
way in 2009. The Eagles lose only 1 scorer from 2008, leaving a junior-dominated group left to get the job done. This
won't be necessarily easy as two very capable teams in Placer and Del Oro are more than willing to race hard when the
time comes. The depth in this division is nowhere close to the larger divisions so I would not expect for any other teams
to legitimately challenge for the very coveted 2 State berths.
Watch: Division 3's top teams are essentially settled with those top 5.
Jason Jimenez
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