LCC's McKenna Brown and Kristin Fahy are back for one more run, as the top SDS runners continue to be in Division 3.
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Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos won his first SDS title in 2016, and now he has his sights set on the D3 state championship.
Don't overlook Sarah Chaves when you think about the top returners in the SJS - she raced the better-known stars very well last season.
A former teammate of David Torrence writes a tribute to the runner and friend she knew
Matt Strangio is the top returner in the section by a good margin, and he has 3 more years to continue getting better.
Olympian and Peruvian-American middle distance runner David Torrence was found dead Monday
Chloe Arriaga returns as the Division 1 section champ, but you know she wants to finish better than 10th at the state meet this season.
You've probably heard of Raymon Ornelas and Jack Landgraf, but did you know Stuart Kendall? You should.
Akemi Von Scherr turned heads as a freshman. Can she take the next step to elite state-wide status and national prominence in 2017?
Liam Anderson has the top returning 5K time in the state, and his track season showed that he will behard to beat this fall.
OK, so the #1 runner on this list isn't a big surprise. Who else in California could have a crack at national rankings and postseason glory?
Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos is back to try for the title of California's best. Who are his biggest challengers?
You've seen my countdown, from 30 to 1. Now tell me what you think by voting inside!
The Wolfpack have stats that go beyond being a Division 1favorite - these are the numbers of a national title contender.
Between great returning runners, a massive track season, and a door opening just a bit wider state-wide this fall, the Bears have a legitimate title shot.
Jack Landgraf leads a potent Dolphin squad that has enough returning depth to make another run at the Division 1 title.
After losing 5 of 7 from the team that won their 6th straight title, the Wolfpack has to be down at least a little bit in 2017, right? Well...
With senior leaders like Raymon Ornelas and a surprisingly strong group of rising sophomores, the Mustangs could be deeper than expected.
Youngster Isabella Fauria and veteran senior Sydney Vandegrift are ready to lead the Troubadours in pursuit of the Division 2 title.
With the top returning individual from the 2016 D-1 race, another top front-runner, and outstanding depth, the Bells will be in the mix in a loaded division.
Sara Leonard is ready to tear up the competition this fall, and the Comanches have title potential in a loaded Division 2.
Sydney Hwang is a star in the making for the Wolfpack, and their depth will help replace the loss of three seniors from the defending Division 2 champs.
The Chargers saw their 2016 season end a week earlier than expected, but the potential is there for this team to be one of the best in the Southern Section in 2017.
The Falcons have a lot to like, but also some questions that need to be addressed. Will their big senior class push them over the top in 2017?
Even without returning star Kelli Hines, the Diablos will be strong. With her healthy, the team could contend in a loaded Division 2 this fall.