Despite the graduation of last year's stellar senior class, there are still too many stars in the Southern Section to name - but we'll try our best!
Liam Anderson is one of the headliners in a section that can legitimately claim to be one of the best in the state from top to bottom.
Get to know athletes like Bailey Jones (Palisades), because you'll see lots of them this season.
The CCS features state title contenders like Laurel Wong, but it also has several events that are very much up for grabs this spring.
Alysah Hickey is the top contender in the high jump and 100 dash. Who else is in position to claim a state meet berth this spring?
Step inside to find out our picks for the athletes most likely to be state meet contenders in every event, and check back later for returning database rankings!
Everything you need to know about the top athletes in the Central Valley as we start the season! Catch our custom previews (if you missed them the first time) plus comprehensive returning rankings, all inside.
(Photo by Dan Reidel) Lauren Harper is the top returner in the 400, and will be looking to improve on her 2017 state meet performance.
Last but definitely not least, the Northern Section.
Breanna Bernard-Joseph is one of the few dominant returners in a section that graduated a huge group of star seniors last spring, opening the door for a new wave of talent to emerge in 2018.
The mighty Southern Section has always been a distance power. Check out this year's favorites and contenders.
As we get rolling with the 2018 T&F season, the MileSplit database 'Compare Athletes' tool helps us break down 12 epic matchups of elite athletes who we expect will push each other throughout the spring. Here's an updated version of this feature article.
Will CJ Stevenson be the only 50-foot jumper in the section by the end of the season? Somehow I doubt it.
Hub to the Top 100 lists by gender by event groups.
Hannah Hall (James Logan) is one of three double threats in this section, including one rising sophomore.
The NCS is LOADED with girls' sprint talent, which should make all three races very interesting this May.
Hub to all six of the 2018 Top of the Class Ranking reports.
Hub to all six of the 2019 Top of the Class Ranking reports.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning girls in the sprints & hurdles regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning boys in the field events regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning girls in the field events regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning boys in the sprints & hurdles regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning boys in the distances regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
This section is LOADED when it comes to the distance department. The favorites are quite strong but don't sleep on the long list of contenders. Doug Duran photo.
Best of the Best: The Top 100 returning girls in the distances regardless of class heading into this Track & Field season.
Andre Butt II is the favorite in the boys 110 Hurdles. Who else is in line to be the next LA City Section star?
Class of the Class Rankings lists the top returning boys in the 2018 class (last year's juniors) in the sprints & hurdles heading into this Track & Field season.