Last Thursday was the Section Masters qualifying rounds with the finals being held the next evening on Friday. Only a quartet of StanCo distance runners made it out of the divisional meets last week to qualify for the prestigious Masters meet.
During Thursday's competition Riverbank senior Sabrina Garcia competed in the 800m. She placed 16th in a PR time of 2:21.98. Producing her fastest time ever was a fitting end to a stellar high school career.
Friday's 1600m and 3200m included three StanCo athletes. In the the boys' 1600m Central Catholic frosh Anthony Vasquez was a bit over-matched but definitely will learn from the experience and be back in future years. He placed 23rd with a time of 4:39.03.
In the girls 3200m two StanCo athletes competed and both finished with PRs. Riverbank junior and top StanCo distance runner placed 18th in a PR time of 11:27.99. If she can improve the same amount in the coming year that she did in her junior year, she will be in the mix next year for a berth in the State meet. In the same race Patterson senior Guadalupe Ventura also PRed in 11:44.93 to place 23rd. I will miss watching Lupe run. She was never flashy but always competed at a high level and was a true inspiration to others in the sport.
This will be my last post of the 2015 track season. Already I am looking forward to what the Fall's XC season might have in store for our local runners.
It is those long hot Summer miles that will lead to those Autumn PRs!
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