We take an early stab at predicting the stars of next spring, using data from 2019 and 2020.
We take an early stab at predicting the stars of next spring, using data from 2019 and 2020.
Mario Giannini has big shoes to fill, and we can't wait to see him race again!
Clair will be carrying on the Garrett tradition of being the favorite in Oakland distance races when the 2021 season begins.
(Photo by Christina Johnson for The Lowell) Miguel Santos will be favored in the hurdles when the 2021 season comes around.
With so many talented non-seniors in the section, we will get to see many of these stars compete again in 2021.
Antonio Abrego is one of a small handful of elite juniors that were poised to challenge the seniors for the section title in 2020.
Having already recognized the seniors that were in position to win section titles, it's time to include younger stars like Sydney Johnson.
Camden Wheeler is the only non-senior that lands at #1 in any event, although several would have been challengers.
Samantha Wallenstrom is the only non-senior leading two events, and one of only four to lead any event. Can you guess the other three?
We know Jon Lester had kicked off 2020 with a huge performance - which other non-seniors would have challenged for section titles?
This section has a bright future, with only three events in which a senior was the expected favorite when the season ended.
Caleb Pouliot is one of a small handful of juniors that were ready to challenge the seniors for section titles.
This section sticks out as the one most dominated by underclass athletes, which means we should have an outstanding 2021 season.
A duo of La Costa Canyon juniors are the only two non-seniors to take wins in our projection.
It would have been exciting to see Lauren Soobrian take on the top returning runners in the section. Which other underclass runners
Only two non-seniors earn championships when we put all grades together. Colin Peattie is one of them, can you guess the other?
Though the seniors feel the loss of the track season most acutely (and rightly so), younger stars like Sofia Abrego also missed out on the chance to shine.
Seniors like Kenny Davis were set to dominate the section in 2020, with very few exceptions.
Let's shift the spotlight to the underclass stars that would have shone brightly this spring.
This section would have been dominated by seniors, but a handful of underclass athletes were ready to crash the part.
It's time to recognize the athletes from all grades that would have been in the spotlight this spring.
Which teams and individuals were ready to make a big splash in 2020?
Jenna Satovsky would have been in position to win three events - who else was set up to shine at the 2020 section final?
We look at one way the section final might have gone down, which includes Zachary Parker winning two events.
Advancers from seniors-only section finals determined top 8 finishers per event in this fictional scenario.
Advancers from seniors-only section finals determined top 8 finishers per event in this fictional scenario.
Strategy goes hand in hand with outstanding fitness if you want to survive the toughest state meet qualifier in the nation.
This section is a great mix of established stars and up-and-comers like Tomas Kersoulis.
Established stars, emerging contenders, and hungry challengers: San Diego pride and state meet impact are on the line today.
The theme in this meet (especially for the girls) is comebacks, as several athletes return to their sophomore fitness after frustrating junior seasons.