2018 Central Coast Section Contenders: Distance Events

Girls 800m.

The favorite:
 

Mari Friedman Santa Cruz (2-time defending section champion)
(Kevin Johnson photo)

Threats: 
Anaya Ward Santa Cruz (2017 state meet qualifier)
Kyra Pretre Menlo School

Wildcards: 
Gabrielle Joffe Mt. View (2016 state meet qualifier)
Daniela Salazar Watsonville
Oriana Jalal Cupertino
Kendall Mansukhani Half Moon Bay
Isabelle Cairns St. Francis

Boys 800m.

The favorite: 
Alex Scales Bellarmine (Defending section champion)
(
Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News photo)

Threats: 
Jason Gomez Westmont (4th place at 2017 State Meet)
Ryan Wilson Carlmont (3rd at 2017 CCS Meet)

Wildcards: 
Reed Foster Palo Alto
Kyler Spindola Leigh
Garrett MacQuiddy Westmont