SJS predictions for Masters Finals in 800, 1600 and 3200...

The top 3 athletes in each event at the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters Meet will automatically qualify for the 2010 California State meet. Any athletes that fail to finish in the top 3 but run faster than the At-Large times listed below will also qualify to the state meet.

The following is a list of the top returning athletes from the '09 SJS Masters meet. Athletes who just missed making the Masters finals and/or ran extremely well this past Cross Country season will be added in the next day or so. Any adds, please let me know by emailing me at albertjcaruana@gmail.com.

Keep in mind that some athletes will not choose their primary event until April/May. Freshmen (especially girls) who will be possible contenders will be added later in the season.

GIRLS

800m.
2009 Champion: Samantha Diaz Ponderosa 12 2:14.50

At-Large Time: 2:13.96

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Samantha Ralstin Oak Ridge 10 2:16.67 (2nd place).

Returning State Meet Competitors: Samantha Ralstin Oak Ridge.

Contenders (qualified for '09 Masters finals): Lillie Cross Fairfield, Mikaela Vaden St. Francis, Abby Walker Oak Ridge, Erin Matranga St. Francis.

Wild cards: TBA

1600m.
2009 Champion: Hayley Scott Oak Ridge 11 5:02.77

At-Large Time: 4:57.44

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Hayley Scott Oak Ridge 11 5:02.77 (1st place).

Returning State Meet Competitors: Hayley Scott Oak Ridge, Christine Zavesky Granite Bay, Juliana Green Davis.

Contenders (also qualified for '09 Masters finals and finished in top 12): Becky Hobby Hughson, Caitlin Devitt Payne Del Oro, Erin Matranga St. Francis, Shannon Harcus Placer, Jacqueline Mansoor Oak Ridge, Holly Rankin Tokay.

Wild cards: TBA

3200m.
2009 Champion: Sarah Tusting Benicia 12 11:04.43

At-Large Time: 10:45.62

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Brooke Holt Granite Bay 10 11:05.16 (2nd place).

Returning State Meet Competitors: Brooke Holt Granite Bay, Courtney Crosta Woodcreek.

Contenders (also qualified for '09 Masters finals and finished top 12): Christine Bowlus Davis, Brittney Putman Oak Ridge, Charlotte ter Haar Davis, Breanna Lewis Sheldon, LeeAnn Hold Oak Ridge.

Wild Cards: Karlie Garcia Oakmont

BOYS

800m.
2009 Champion: Matt Case Del Campo 12 1:54.67

At-Large Time: 1:55.02

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Jason Coupe Galt 11 1:55.64 (3rd place)

Returning State Meet Competitors: Jason Couple Galt.

Contenders (qualified for '09 Masters finals): John McAnelly Woodland, Corey Coates Davis, Lucas Stancliff Placert, Kieren Broussard Rodriguez.

Wild cards: Ade Jackson Christian Brothers, Spencer Thibideau Granite Bay.

1600m.
2009 Champion: Matt Case Del Campo 12 4:22.76

At-Large Time: 4:14.49

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Corey Coates Davis 11 4:23.46 (2nd place)

Returning State Meet Competitors: Corey Coates Davis.

Contenders (also qualified for '09 Masters finals and finished in top 12): Josh Mercado Del Campo, Julian Patterson Franklin, Chriss Grimble Kennedy, Brian De La Mora Davis, Adam Kelly-Strong Jesuit, Lucas Stancliff Placer.

Wild cards: Jared Lester Fairfield.

3200m.
2009 Champion: Matt Peterson Davis 12 9:17.91

At-Large Time: 9:10.47

Fastest Returning runner from '09 Masters meet: Trevor Halsted Davis 10 9:18.04 (2nd place).

Returning State Meet Competitors: Trevor Halsted Davis.

Contenders (also qualified for '09 Masters finals and finished top 12): Chris Kigar El Camino, Kurt Ruegg Napa, Amjed Aboukhadijeh Oak Ridge, Roberto Rosas Grace Davis, Benji Xie Oak Ridge.

Wild Cards: Nathan Williams Oak Ridge, Grayson Hough Davis, Riley Ruppenthol Ponderosa.

You can find the state wide pre-season previews for all events on dyestatcal.com at the following link:
2010 Preseason Event Previews

Feel free to mention athletes who you think also belong on the above lists by using the comment section below. Please list the athlete, their school, grade as well as their achievements and what events they will potentially run at the SJS Masters meet.