BOYS PREVIEW
Carrick Denker (550) will lead Dana Hills into the Orange County Championships. (Credit: Patrick Corsinita)
For the boys, Dana Hills is as heavy favorite as a team once
again. The Dolphins are seeking a fifth
consecutive title while they captured the title a year ago by an overwhelming 118-point
margin over El Toro. At full strength,
El Toro can challenge but it will be a tall task as Dana Hills continues to improve
into one of the best in the Southern Section.
Like the girls' race, the fight for third place should come
down to several schools. San Clemente
has been consistent this season, while Beckman has shown great
improvement. Meanwhile, Canyon and Capistrano
Valley's boys are coming off their best performances of the season from last weekend
at the Clovis Invite.
Individually, Dana Hills' Carrick Denker is the fastest returner. Meanwhile, JSerra's Anthony Grover (DeAnna Turner photo at right) opted not to compete a year ago but now stands as a heavy favorite. Aliso Niguel's Ben McKenna and El Toro's Mitch Groff both finished in the top ten a year ago, but have working their way back to form after slow starts to the 2019 season.
Orange
County Boys Top 10 (Oct. 14, 2019)
1) Dana
Hills
2) El Toro
3) San Clemente
4) Capistrano Valley
5) Beckman
6) Canyon, Ana.
7) Woodbridge
8) Laguna Beach (not competing at OCC)
9) Brea Olinda
10t) Godinez
10t) Trabuco Hills
Others: Aliso Niguel, Esperanza, Foothill, J Serra, Mission Viejo, Rancho Alamitos, Santa Ana
BOYS SWEEPSTAKES LINEUP
Aliso Niguel
Beckman
Brea Olinda
Canyon
Capo Valley
Dana Hills
El Toro
Foothill
Godinez
JSerra
Mission Viejo
Orange Lutheran
Rancho Alamitos
San Clemente
Santa Ana
Trabuco Hills
Villa Park
Woodbridge
Individuals:
Justin Singer - Kennedy
Jose Magana - Santa Ana Valley
Shea Smith - Pacifica