Now that we're deep enough into the spring to have a solid base of data for our rankings, we thought it would be fun to start identifying the athletes who have "made the leap" already. In other words, who has improved the most from 2017 to 2018 so far?
NOTE: to be in these rankings, an athlete had to be in the top 200 in California at the end of the 2017 season, because that was the starting point for this report. As much fun as it would be to search through EVERYONE in the database, that is simply too large a data set for us to efficiently crunch it.
Top Improvers: 100 Dash
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danae Dyer | 12.15 | 11.98 | 0.17 |
| Nikki Merritt | 12.18 | 12.07 | 0.11 |
| Tierra Robinson-jones | 12.38 | 12.01 | 0.37 |
Top Improvers: 200 Dash
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren O'banion | 25.51 | 25.43 | 0.08 |
| Jaliyah Berkley | 25.66 | 25.60 | 0.06 |
| Michelle Quinn | 25.70 | 25.63 | 0.07 |
| Nia Mosby | 25.70 | 25.54 | 0.16 |
Top Improvers: 400 Dash
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Glenn | 58.01 | 56.93 | 1.08 |
| Alexys Ford | 58.20 | 57.82 | 0.38 |
| Kyla Robinson-hubbard | 58.21 | 56.68 | 1.53 |
| Sierra Roberson | 58.22 | 57.97 | 0.25 |
| Maya Mccabe | 58.28 | 58.06 | 0.22 |
| Kynnedi Mccall | 58.48 | 57.31 | 1.17 |
| Bailey Umans | 58.61 | 56.48 | 2.13 |
| Kolumbia Page | 58.68 | 58.18 | 0.50 |
| Maya Shaw | 58.75 | 57.73 | 1.02 |
| Hannah Wilson | 58.76 | 57.29 | 1.47 |
Top Improvers: 800 Run
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Riedman | 2:14.18 | 2:13.80 | 0.38 |
| Gianna Beasley | 2:17.81 | 2:16.57 | 1.24 |
| Ashley Johnson | 2:18.22 | 2:17.82 | 0.40 |
| Mikaela Ramirez | 2:18.51 | 2:17.15 | 1.36 |
| Claire Adams | 2:19.12 | 2:17.78 | 1.34 |
| Julia Morales | 2:20.42 | 2:16.93 | 3.49 |
| Sophia Stephens | 2:20.48 | 2:18.35 | 2.13 |
Top Improvers: 1600 Run
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mari Friedman | 4:55.93 | 4:48.55 | 7.38 |
| Mariah Castillo | 4:59.47 | 4:54.03 | 5.44 |
| Arianna Griffiths | 5:05.10 | 4:58.89 | 6.21 |
| Tori Gaitan | 5:05.93 | 4:57.48 | 8.45 |
| Hannah Hall | 5:08.20 | 5:05.97 | 2.23 |
| Rebecca Schultz | 5:09.71 | 5:03.57 | 6.14 |
| Anna Mokkapati | 5:10.89 | 5:08.80 | 2.09 |
| Whitney Valenti | 5:10.91 | 5:09.30 | 1.61 |
| Vanessa Gracian | 5:11.78 | 5:04.88 | 6.90 |
Top Improvers: 3200 Run
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haley Herberg | 10:38.45 | 10:23.17 | 15.28 |
| Gabrielle Peterson | 10:59.75 | 10:34.83 | 24.92 |
| Kalea Bartolotto | 11:13.85 | 10:53.02 | 20.83 |
| Lauren Lum | 11:15.24 | 10:59.31 | 15.93 |
| Misty Diaz | 11:17.68 | 10:46.86 | 30.82 |
| Tupelo Sullivan | 11:18.34 | 11:03.29 | 15.05 |
| Quinn Hagerman | 11:19.44 | 10:56.69 | 22.75 |
| Carly Corsinita | 11:21.10 | 11:02.91 | 18.19 |
| Vanessa Gracian | 11:21.96 | 11:04.80 | 17.16 |
| Rebecca Hasser | 11:22.54 | 10:59.25 | 23.29 |
Top Improvers: 100 Hurdles
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danae Dyer | 14.09 | 14.04 | 0.05 |
| Jazlynn Shearer | 14.45 | 14.19 | 0.26 |
| Ekaterina Hupalo | 14.88 | 14.76 | 0.12 |
| Sarah Ann Frank | 15.53 | 15.17 | 0.36 |
| Kennedy Smith | 15.63 | 14.67 | 0.96 |
| Annie Quach | 15.64 | 15.32 | 0.32 |
| Deaira Jackson | 15.71 | 15.17 | 0.54 |
| Gianna Dickson | 15.75 | 15.38 | 0.37 |
| Abbey Bryant | 15.82 | 15.28 | 0.54 |
Top Improvers: 300 Hurdles
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyree Brown | 43.30 | 43.14 | 0.16 |
| Mya Greene | 45.05 | 44.95 | 0.10 |
| Aaliyah Wilson | 46.32 | 45.59 | 0.73 |
| Jennifer Pedroza | 46.72 | 46.46 | 0.26 |
| Isabella Ales | 47.13 | 46.52 | 0.61 |
| Sarah Heckel | 47.15 | 46.99 | 0.16 |
| Madison Goerlinger | 47.16 | 46.82 | 0.34 |
| Arianna Gragg | 47.47 | 45.22 | 2.25 |
Top Improvers: Long Jump
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andee Poole | 17-0.75 | 17-9 | 0-8.25 |
| Airiana Dargan | 17-1.5 | 17-10.5 | 0-9 |
| Alexxis Brown | 17-2.25 | 18-8 | 1-5.75 |
| Allie Jones | 17-6.5 | 18-1.75 | 0-7.25 |
| Jolie Robinson | 17-6.5 | 18-10 | 1-3.5 |
| Anyssa Romo | 17-10.5 | 18-5 | 0-6.5 |
| Jade Galloway | 17-10.75 | 18-7.75 | 0-9 |
| Jade Mcdonald | 18-1.75 | 18-11 | 0-9.25 |
Top Improvers: High Jump
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caylan Medley | 5-1 | 5-4 | 0-3 |
| Madison Kawaguchi | 5-1 | 5-2 | 0-1 |
| Amina Middleton-pearson | 5-1 | 5-2 | 0-1 |
| Kaitlyn Clevenger | 5-1 | 5-2 | 0-1 |
| Isabella Palchak | 5-1 | 5-3 | 0-2 |
| Madison Moneymaker | 5-2 | 5-3 | 0-1 |
| Abby Holt | 5-3 | 5-4 | 0-1 |
| Hannah Lybbert | 5-3 | 5-4.25 | 0-1.25 |
| Anneke Moersdorf | 5-5 | 5-6.25 | 0-1.25 |
| Ashlyn Blotzer | 5-6 | 5-8 | 0-2 |
Top Improvers: Shot Put
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinyan Dada | 35-7 | 37-6.5 | 1-11.5 |
| Tomisha Hamm | 35-10.5 | 37-9.75 | 1-11.25 |
| Tierra Crockrell | 36-3.75 | 38-2 | 1-10.25 |
| Kuiwini Manumua | 37-10 | 39-9 | 1-11 |
| Maren Butler | 37-10.25 | 41-8.5 | 3-10.25 |
| Angel Srioudom | 38-2 | 40-3 | 2-1 |
| Jordan Williams | 39-10 | 41-11.25 | 2-1.25 |
| Faith Bender | 40-4.75 | 43-8 | 3-3.25 |
Top Improvers: Pole Vault
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layne Hayward | 10-0 | 11-6 | 1-6 |
| Kaitlyn Swenson | 10-0 | 11-3 | 1-3 |
| Delainey Ashbrook | 10-0 | 10-9 | 0-9 |
| Elizabeth Switzer | 10-0 | 11-0 | 1-0 |
| Morgan Simon | 10-3 | 12-7 | 2-4 |
| Erika Flaherty | 10-6 | 11-6 | 1-0 |
| Tessa Watkins | 10-9 | 12-0 | 1-3 |
| Isabella Grant | 11-6 | 12-3 | 0-9 |
Top Improvers: Triple Jump
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolie Robinson | 35-0 | 36-0 | 1-0 |
| Sophia Hartwell | 35-2 | 37-4 | 2-2 |
| Annie Breger | 35-8 | 37-1 | 1-5 |
| Victoria Ramirez | 35-8.75 | 36-5 | 0-8.25 |
| Samantha Ealy | 35-11 | 36-8.75 | 0-9.75 |
| Mahkaia Lee | 36-4.5 | 37-3.25 | 0-10.75 |
| Madison Moneymaker | 37-2 | 38-3 | 1-1 |
| Hawa Kamari | 38-2.5 | 39-5 | 1-2.5 |
| Jade Mcdonald | 39-5.5 | 40-2.25 | 0-8.75 |
Top Improvers: Discus Throw
| Athlete | 2017 Best | 2018 Best | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pedretti | 110-2 | 118-2 | 8-0 |
| Nysiah Legardye | 115-2 | 122-9 | 7-7 |
| Amaya Fuller | 115-10.25 | 123-0 | 7-1.75 |
| Rosalie Ballo | 116-3 | 127-4 | 11-1 |
| Carly Watts | 116-8 | 137-1 | 20-5 |
| Amber Martin | 119-6 | 127-0 | 7-6 |
| Krissy Smoot | 121-2 | 134-5 | 13-3 |
| Markayla Billings | 121-3 | 133-0 | 11-9 |