With most of the StanCo schools back in session it is time to start thinking about the 2015 XC season that is looming on the horizon. The first major meet is the Lodi Flame Inv on August 28th with the first TVL Cluster following the next week (9/2).
I normally finish the season by naming an All-Stan Co team of ten males and ten females. I think I will begin the year with a PreSeason listing. Maybe I don't need to qualify my comments, but I will. Much of what I have to say is based on last year's track and XC competition and results. Honestly I have no way of knowing if all of these athletes are even competing this season. Certainly, some could even be injured. I will also add that being named on this list means nothing. There is no substitute for long miles, hard work, and true dedication to your goals. I wish everyone the best of luck this season.
BOYS PRESEASON ALL-STANCO
Michael Keith (Enochs) 12th--although Michael had some issues in XC last year he was the class of the MMC in the 1600m in track. If he can hang on to the top pack in XC he will out kick anyone to the line.
Inteus Schivo (Downey) 11th--he was injured for the whole track season, but XC results certainly indicate his vast potential; 5th in MMC XC, 10:30ish in 9th grade track
Santiago Ruiz (Gregori) 10th--won the MMC 3200m in track as a Frosh (10:15). He should explde into the vacuum left by a huge graduating group at Gregori.
Jeremy Hart (Gregori) 12th--was injured at the very end of track season but posted times of 10:11 and 4:35. Frequently goes out too fast, alittle restraint could lead him to an MMC title.
Daniel Yanez (Hughson) 12th--placed 2nd in TVL XC last season and posted a 10:12 3200m in track. Could be the top dog errrr "Husky" in the TVL
Orlando Cardenas (Modesto) 12th--didn't run track but placed 2nd in MMC XC. Don't let his unassuming character fool you, he is a competitor.
Marc Alania (Modesto) 12th--placed 3rd in MMC XC and posted a 4:44 1600m time in track. His times and interest seem to be fading a bit as he splits his efforts between XC and soccer.
Ruben Paradez (Riverbank) 12th--posted a 10:26 3200m in track. He is likely to be RBK's top male this year as he emerges from the sizable shadow of the Chavez brothers.
Tomas Virgen (Patterson) 11th--should be the top male in the WAC (3rd last year). He posted 10:08/4:46 times in track
Hunter Casey (Downey) 12th--maybe a long shot selection here. He posted an impressive 2:00 800m in track, but I am uncertain if he can stretch that effort into top-notch 3 mi times. he is a full on competitor.
SO MANY OTHERS TO CONSIDER
Anthony Vasquez (Central Catholic) 10th--CC isn't normally a hotbed of XC talent (Do they even have a team??) But Anthony is the real deal. In track he posted 10:11/4:34 and would be on the first list if I knew he was running XC .
Logan Seagle (Hughson) 10th--posted 10:22 3200m in track
Diego Ruiz (Riverbank) 12th--he was 11th in TVL XC last season and posted 10:23 in 3200m
David Bozquez (Turlock) 11th--was in the shadow of a very deep Turlock distance crew (that all graduated). Posted 10:36 in track
Eric Alvarez (Turlock) 11th see above...Eric and David should lead the rebirth of the Bulldog program after a massive loss to graduation. 4:43 in track
Carson Boice (Hughson) 11th--was 11th in TVL XC last year 10:38 in track
Luis Orendain (Modesto) 11th--very dedicated hard worker, 10:40 in track
Josue Perez (Modesto) 10th--see above 10:42 in track
Roman Franzia (Gregori) 11th--10:44 in track
Jayme Jackson (Hughson) 11th--10:50/4:50 in track--one of a number of Husky interchangeable team parts.
OTHERS TO NOTE
Nathan Gutierrez (Enochs) 12th--10:57
Aidan McAllester (Modesto) 10th--10:55, likely vaults from the F/S team to the top 7
Eric Wise (Riverbank) 12th--10:57
Mason Reeves (Gregori) 10th--10:57
James Forkner (Oakdale)--10:57
Josh Gorman (Oakdale)--4:45
Josh VanAllen (Pitman)--4:48
Cameron Duquette (Modesto)--ready to to wear that varsity uniform.
Jose Orendain (Modesto)--see above
Jared Bingham (Beyer) 11th--if he can find someone to train with he is ready for the big time
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