The newspaper article that broke the story can be found at this LINK.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Olympic runner found dead in Scottsdale condo complex swimming pool
The newspaper article that broke the story can be found at this LINK.
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Monday, August 28, 2017
Toro Park Clean-Up
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Dear Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches from the schools who participated in Saturday’s Toro Park Cross Country Course restoration,
I want to thank all those athletes, coaches and parents of the schools who shared their time and talents on Saturday in the effort to restore the Toro Park Cross Country Course. The day was a huge success! The course looks great thanks to everyone’s efforts. On a personal level, it was great for me to have the chance to meet some great student-athletes and parents which gave me the opportunity to let them know how much we appreciated them. On behalf of the thousands of cross country participants of the our member schools who will run this season at Toro Park, we thank those who took part in this critical work day.
Special thanks to Roger and Barbara Chagnon who coordinated the effort.
Sincerely,
Steve Filios
CCS Assistant Commissioner
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Sunday, August 27, 2017
St. Francis Cross Country Opens with Strong Performances at Oakmont Invite
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
My first athlete and coach interviews
http://www.crosscountryexpress.com/2007/09/cross-country-runner-rides-to-victory.html
The first coaching interview was with former Petaluma coach Jim Lynch. During that time, Petaluma was one of the best cross country teams in the state. They won 4 NCS titles between 2006 and 2010 as well as two podium finishes. You can check out that interview here:
http://www.crosscountryexpress.com/2007/09/catching-up-with-petaluma-coach-jim.html
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Toro Park Course Clean Up on Saturday, August 26th at 9am
Toro Park will be the course for this year's Central Coast Section (CCS) meet. After the park was used as a staging area for the Soberanes fires, the park has areas that need to be cleaned up.
On Saturday, August 26th, local teams will be there to clean up the park but they will need our help. You can check out the link below for more info as well as a waiver that will need to be filled out to help.
Any questions should be directed to Salinas HS coach Roger Chagnon at chagnon@ultimanet.com
The link to the clean up day and the waiver can be found HERE.
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Monday, August 21, 2017
Meeting of the Marauders (Jesuit HS-SJS)
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Bob Shor Obituary
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Wednesday, August 09, 2017
Bob Shor

I am very sad to report that Bob Shor passed away this morning after battling illness for the past few years. Most of you would know Bob from starting a lot of meets especially in the Santa Rosa area. He was also the starter for the Dublin Distance Fiesta, Castro Valley Invitational and NCS MOC XC meet for many years. Bob was also a youth coach in the Santa Rosa area. May he rest in peace. He was definitely one of the good guys in our sports. Photo to the right courtesy of Michael McGuire.
I have no information of funeral services at this point. If I hear differently, I will update this post.
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The following are two posts from Santa Rosa coaches Doug Courtemarche and Carrie Joseph.
First Doug:

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Tuesday, August 08, 2017
Sac-Joaquin Section Individual Rankings
http://static.psbin.com/r/h/hxvsu6yfgwpeu1/xc_divisions_1718.pdf
BOYS
1) Collin Ullrich Liberty Ranch
2) Matt Strangio Jesuit
3) Jonah Wiener-Brodkey McClatchy
4) Santiago Ruiz Joseph Gregori
5) Drew Spencer Oak Ridge
6) Sergio Lopez Del Campo
7) Mason Reeves Joseph Gregori
8) Garrett Gough Nevada Union
9) Damian King Bella Vista
10) Conner Ryan Placer
GIRLS
1) Maddy Denner Oak Ridge
2) Elena Denner Oak Ridge
3) Olivia O'Keeffe Davis
4) Sydney Vandegrift St. Francis, Sacramento
5) Isabella Fauria St. Francis, Sacramento
6) Clarissa Nowag-Nelson McClatchy
7) Alize Hartke Oakmont
8) Cassie Land Sonora
9) Kaela Dishion Bret Harte
10) Sophia Karperos Rio Americano
If you feel like there are runners that belong on the lists above, please feel free to add their names in the comment section below. Also, from looking at the divisions for the upcoming season, what teams moved divisions from last year and will have an impact in a different division this year?
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Labels: 2017 Cross Country, 2017 Pre-Season XC Rankings, SJS Rankings '17
Wednesday, August 02, 2017
Meet the Pro: An Evening With Strava Track Club's Ayla Granados (Wed, August 9th)
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Tuesday, August 01, 2017
2017/2018 NorCal's top freshmen
Isabelle Cairns is from Woodside and had a good track season. She ran a 2:16 800 and 4:56 1500. The club girls run 1500 so that needs to be converted. I get 5:17 for 1600. She ran XC last year but in track she focused on the 400 and 800 so it's unclear if she will run XC in HS. I also don't know what HS she is going to. (believed to be going to St. Francis, MV)
Natalie Harper is headed to Cosumnes Oaks. She ran 5:11 at Halden for 1600 and also ran 4:50 for 1500. She also ran a 10:36 3000. She will certainly be a big factor for CO.
Madison Denny is headed to Armijo. She ran a 4:47 1500 which converts to a 5:08 for 1600. She also ran a 2:20 800 and a 10:32 3000. She has the fastest 1500 and 3000 times for Northern California middle school girls and the 2nd fastest 800 to Isabelle Cairns. I also heard that Luis Grijalva's coach is staying on with Armijo to coach her. Not sure if that's true but if so, that could be huge. Times courtesy of athletic.net
Collin Peattie RJ Fisher MS in Los Gatos, PRs that I could find for him are 2:04.46 and 4:37.32. Believed to be going to Bellarmine.
Maya Lacamp Lick-Wilmerding 4:59.01 1500m
Dylan Gunn Campolindo 4:25 1500, 9:33 3000m
Chloe Decker Christian Brothers (SJS) 12.64 (100m), 26.21 (200m)
Teia Chou Sunnyvale MS now going to Homestead HS (CCS) 2:24 (800m), 5:28 (1600m)
Others? Sprinters? Jumpers? Throwers?
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8/01/2017 08:17:00 PM
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HOKA Distance Clinic on August 5th at Sacramento City College
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8/01/2017 12:32:00 PM
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