Arizona Track .com Rankings October 12,2007
Girls
5. Salpointe
9. Rio Rico
10. Mt. View
11. Catalina
14. Buena
17. Catalina Foothills
Boys
2.Rio Rico
6. Catalina Foothills
8. Sabino
9 Catalina
10. Mt. View
11. Salpointe
21. Buena
Monday, October 15, 2007
Friday, October 5, 2007
35th Doug Conley
The 35th Annual Doug Conley Invitational was held at
Ladies’ Team Results
4. Salpointe
8.
9.
10. Catalina
13. Buena
15. Catalina Foothills
The team race at the Doug Conley Invitational proved that the rankings provided by “Arizona Track.com” are almost spot on. Salpointe came in ranked 5th and finished 4th Rio Rico came in with a ranking of 6th and finished 8th respectively. In the ladies’ race Mountain Ridge who is ranked second by “Arizona Track.com” was not present at The Doug Conley Invitational due to there participation in the Stanford Invitational in California.
In the individual race Hanna Henson of Rio Rico lead the way for the Southern Arizona area runners with a 3rd place finish (18:34) next in for Southern Arizona was Magda Mankel of Catalina 10th (19:27), Aeoleone Bristow of Rio Rico was 11th (19:27:611), Jodine Steemers of Buena at 11th (19:27:725), Julia Restin of Salpointe was 15th (19:36) and Melanie McGrath came in 20th (19:51).
Boys’ Team Results
1.
5. Catalina Foothills
7. Sabino
8. Catalina
9.
11. Salpointe
19. Buena
The Doug Conley Invitational proved to be good to the boy’s teams from
On the individual side Steve Magnuson of Salpointe continues to run very well in the big meets when it counts, he placed second overall, 17 seconds behind overall winner Jim Walmsley of Horizon (15:46). Rio Rico had a tight pack of three runners who were separated by 4 seconds that included Chris Frazier 6th (16:15), Jose Luis Munoz 7th (16:17) Bobby Evans 8th (16:19). Other finishers were Marcus Whitt Mountain View 16th (16:30), Steven Gregg Sabino 23rd (16:42), Mitch Kessler Catalina Foothills 24th (16:42:96) and Jackson Messer Salpointe 25th (16:43).
Monday, October 1, 2007
A Week Late
The Rankings as of September 19, 2007 in “Arizonatrack.com”
Girls
6. Rio Rico
7. Salpointe
13. Mountain View
14. Catalina
18. Catalina Foothills
24. Sabino
25. Ironwood Ridge
25. Buena
Boys
4. Rio Rico
12. Salpointe
13. Mountain View
15. Sabino
16. Catalina
17. Catalina Foothills
20. Nogales
29. Buena
Many teams stayed in town this weekend to run at the Los Mezquites Invitational to solidify there ranking as one of the top 20 teams in the state so they could gain a spot at what may be the biggest meet of the year, The Doug Conley Invitational. The Conley Invitational is a one of a kind in Arizona where you must be invited to participate and to get invited you must rank as one of the top twenty Arizona high school teams against all classes.
On the ladies side we will have little movement in the rankings. Ironwood Ridge who was ranked at number 25 beat 24th ranked Sabino by 11 points at Los Mezquites. In an interesting, “what if” if Sabino would have run their number one runner the week before, Mary Bowen (who took first in the Junior varsity race in a time of 22:04) that would have placed this Sabino runner 13th overall in the varsity race. The team that created the biggest headache was Nogales as they beat 18th ranked Catalina Foothills on their way to a 3rd place finish as a team. In the individual race Hanna Henson of Rio Rico was 2nd (20:15) to race winner Lindsay Prescott (19:33) of Sandra Day O’Connor (Phoenix). Other top ten finishes were Aeoleone Bristow 3rd (20:28) Rio Rico, Zahira Jimenez 5th (20:50) Nogales, Sarah Miville 6th (20:52)Nogales, Konnie Zuniga 8th (21:17) Ironwood Ridge and Christina Price 10th (21:48) Sabino.
On the boy’s side Rio Rico boys came ready to run placing 4 of their top five in the top 10. Rio Rico’s Jose Luis Munoz finished 2nd (17:07) to race winner Sherod Hardit of Queen Creek (17:04). The defending state champs, Catalina Foothills looks to have their one two punch running well with a two second spread between Mitch Kessler and Jeff Brown who finished 9th and 10th in 17:35 and 17: 37. Other guys in the top 10 were Steven Gregg of Sabino 3rd (17:21),Omar Hernandez, Rio Rico 4th (17:23), Edgar Sotomayor, Noglaes 5th (17:25), Bobby Evans, Rio Rico 6th (17:25), Chris Frazier, RioRico 7th (17:27).
George Young Elite Cross Country Invitational
The girls from Buena (ranked 25th in state) made a big statement this weekend when they finished 7th in the team race behind five of the top15 ranked teams in the state. Buena finished 4 points behind 13th ranked Mountain View. Buena sophomore Jodine Steemers was the first southern Arizona finisher across the line, she finished 6th with a time (18:09). Other top finishers for southern Arizona were Britney Vaughn, Mountain View 7th (18:18) ,Jill Magnuson, Salpointe 9th (18:23) and 13th Julia Restin, Salpointe (18:40).
On the boys side things were a little crazy in the team race with the boys from Mountain View (13th) coming up big with a win over 3rd ranked Mesa Mountain View. The Mountain View guys also left 6th ranked Corona Del Sol and 12th ranked Salpointe in their dust. This may have been the best race Marcus White has run while wearing a Mountain View uniform with a 2nd place finish in (14:42) and only losing to first place finisher Jim Walmsley of Horizon. Not far behind the top two finishers was Salpointe sophomore Steve Magnuson 3rd (14:50) who was followed by teammate Jackson Messer 6th (15:03).
Girls
6. Rio Rico
7. Salpointe
13. Mountain View
14. Catalina
18. Catalina Foothills
24. Sabino
25. Ironwood Ridge
25. Buena
Boys
4. Rio Rico
12. Salpointe
13. Mountain View
15. Sabino
16. Catalina
17. Catalina Foothills
20. Nogales
29. Buena
Many teams stayed in town this weekend to run at the Los Mezquites Invitational to solidify there ranking as one of the top 20 teams in the state so they could gain a spot at what may be the biggest meet of the year, The Doug Conley Invitational. The Conley Invitational is a one of a kind in Arizona where you must be invited to participate and to get invited you must rank as one of the top twenty Arizona high school teams against all classes.
On the ladies side we will have little movement in the rankings. Ironwood Ridge who was ranked at number 25 beat 24th ranked Sabino by 11 points at Los Mezquites. In an interesting, “what if” if Sabino would have run their number one runner the week before, Mary Bowen (who took first in the Junior varsity race in a time of 22:04) that would have placed this Sabino runner 13th overall in the varsity race. The team that created the biggest headache was Nogales as they beat 18th ranked Catalina Foothills on their way to a 3rd place finish as a team. In the individual race Hanna Henson of Rio Rico was 2nd (20:15) to race winner Lindsay Prescott (19:33) of Sandra Day O’Connor (Phoenix). Other top ten finishes were Aeoleone Bristow 3rd (20:28) Rio Rico, Zahira Jimenez 5th (20:50) Nogales, Sarah Miville 6th (20:52)Nogales, Konnie Zuniga 8th (21:17) Ironwood Ridge and Christina Price 10th (21:48) Sabino.
On the boy’s side Rio Rico boys came ready to run placing 4 of their top five in the top 10. Rio Rico’s Jose Luis Munoz finished 2nd (17:07) to race winner Sherod Hardit of Queen Creek (17:04). The defending state champs, Catalina Foothills looks to have their one two punch running well with a two second spread between Mitch Kessler and Jeff Brown who finished 9th and 10th in 17:35 and 17: 37. Other guys in the top 10 were Steven Gregg of Sabino 3rd (17:21),Omar Hernandez, Rio Rico 4th (17:23), Edgar Sotomayor, Noglaes 5th (17:25), Bobby Evans, Rio Rico 6th (17:25), Chris Frazier, RioRico 7th (17:27).
George Young Elite Cross Country Invitational
The girls from Buena (ranked 25th in state) made a big statement this weekend when they finished 7th in the team race behind five of the top15 ranked teams in the state. Buena finished 4 points behind 13th ranked Mountain View. Buena sophomore Jodine Steemers was the first southern Arizona finisher across the line, she finished 6th with a time (18:09). Other top finishers for southern Arizona were Britney Vaughn, Mountain View 7th (18:18) ,Jill Magnuson, Salpointe 9th (18:23) and 13th Julia Restin, Salpointe (18:40).
On the boys side things were a little crazy in the team race with the boys from Mountain View (13th) coming up big with a win over 3rd ranked Mesa Mountain View. The Mountain View guys also left 6th ranked Corona Del Sol and 12th ranked Salpointe in their dust. This may have been the best race Marcus White has run while wearing a Mountain View uniform with a 2nd place finish in (14:42) and only losing to first place finisher Jim Walmsley of Horizon. Not far behind the top two finishers was Salpointe sophomore Steve Magnuson 3rd (14:50) who was followed by teammate Jackson Messer 6th (15:03).
Friday, September 28, 2007
Doug Conley Invites
The 2007 Doug Conley Invitational invites are now posted on Arizona track and Southern Arizona will be well represented in the meet that show cases the top teams in the state.
Girls confirmed teams are.
5. Rio Rico
9. Salpointe
11. Mtn. View
13. Catalina
16. Catalina Foothills
19. Buena
Boys confirmed teams
3. Rio Rico
6. Mtn. View
11.Catlina Foothills
13. Salpointe
15. Sabino
17. Buena
19. Catalina
Confirmed individuals
Nathan Mesta of Tucson High
Girls confirmed teams are.
5. Rio Rico
9. Salpointe
11. Mtn. View
13. Catalina
16. Catalina Foothills
19. Buena
Boys confirmed teams
3. Rio Rico
6. Mtn. View
11.Catlina Foothills
13. Salpointe
15. Sabino
17. Buena
19. Catalina
Confirmed individuals
Nathan Mesta of Tucson High
Results from September 15
The new rankings put out on September 12 by Arizona Track.
On the ladies’ side
6. Mt. View
14. Catalina
15. Salpointe
16. Catalina Foothills
17. Rio Rico
19. Ironwood Ridge
21. Sabino
25. Buena
Boys
5. Rio Rico
9. Salpointe
12.Catalina Foothills
16. Sabino
17. Nogales
19. Catalina
22. Mt. View
27. Sunnyside
29. Buena
Teams traveled this weekend to the northern part of the state and as far a California. Rio Rico, Catalina and Rincon made the trek up north to The Four Corners Invitational in (where?). The Rio Rico girls were first as a team and were led by senior Hanna Henson who was second overall (19:52) followed by 3rd place finisher Melanie McGrath (19:52) of Catalina and teammate, 4th place finisher Aeoleone Bristow (20:08). Other note worthy performances were Magda Mankel at 5th and Amanda Beckham of Catalina at 6th.
On the boys side Rio Rico was second overall (85 points) to a very strong Mingus Union High School team at 34 Points. Catalina finished 4th with a score of 151. Senior Bobby Evans lead the way for Rio Rico finishing 3rd. Another top ten finisher for Rio Rico was Sophomore Jose Luis Munoz.
Ojo Rojo Invitational-
The Ojo Rojo Invitational was attended by teams from Ironwood Ridge, CDO, Casa Grande and Marana who finished 10,11,12 and 23 respectively. Taking home the top performance for Southern Arizona was CDO senior Kyle Bush who was 10th with a time of 16:10 for the 2.95 mile course. Brandon Pits of Ironwood Ridge finished 19th in 16:24 and was followed closely by Alex Andre at 16:25 of Casa Grande.
On the ladies side, out of the 28 teams Ironwood Ridge finished 9th. CDO came in 10th and Casa Grande finished 12th with Sarah Miville being the first Southern Arizona runner to cross the finish line with a 6th place finish overall.
Mt.Carmel Invitational-
The races are broken up in to 4 different classifications by class. Sophomore Jill Magnuson of Salpointe finished first at 16:56. Freshman Mary Bowen of Sabino finished 4th at 17:34 was followed by team mate Christina Price at 5th (17:16) and closely followed by 7th place finisher Shelby Slocum (17:47) of Sahuaro. In the junior race Julia Restin of Salpointe was 3rd at 16:45. Brittany Vaughn of Mountain View was 5th (16:48) in the junior classification. In the senior race Kelsey Sheppard of Salpointe was 10th with a time of 17:51.
This weekend, September 22 Sunnyside will play host to Southern Arizona’s Biggest High School meet where teams will try and sort out the top 20 rankings in hope of getting invited to the Doug Conley Invitational on September 29th.
On the ladies’ side
6. Mt. View
14. Catalina
15. Salpointe
16. Catalina Foothills
17. Rio Rico
19. Ironwood Ridge
21. Sabino
25. Buena
Boys
5. Rio Rico
9. Salpointe
12.Catalina Foothills
16. Sabino
17. Nogales
19. Catalina
22. Mt. View
27. Sunnyside
29. Buena
Teams traveled this weekend to the northern part of the state and as far a California. Rio Rico, Catalina and Rincon made the trek up north to The Four Corners Invitational in (where?). The Rio Rico girls were first as a team and were led by senior Hanna Henson who was second overall (19:52) followed by 3rd place finisher Melanie McGrath (19:52) of Catalina and teammate, 4th place finisher Aeoleone Bristow (20:08). Other note worthy performances were Magda Mankel at 5th and Amanda Beckham of Catalina at 6th.
On the boys side Rio Rico was second overall (85 points) to a very strong Mingus Union High School team at 34 Points. Catalina finished 4th with a score of 151. Senior Bobby Evans lead the way for Rio Rico finishing 3rd. Another top ten finisher for Rio Rico was Sophomore Jose Luis Munoz.
Ojo Rojo Invitational-
The Ojo Rojo Invitational was attended by teams from Ironwood Ridge, CDO, Casa Grande and Marana who finished 10,11,12 and 23 respectively. Taking home the top performance for Southern Arizona was CDO senior Kyle Bush who was 10th with a time of 16:10 for the 2.95 mile course. Brandon Pits of Ironwood Ridge finished 19th in 16:24 and was followed closely by Alex Andre at 16:25 of Casa Grande.
On the ladies side, out of the 28 teams Ironwood Ridge finished 9th. CDO came in 10th and Casa Grande finished 12th with Sarah Miville being the first Southern Arizona runner to cross the finish line with a 6th place finish overall.
Mt.Carmel Invitational-
The races are broken up in to 4 different classifications by class. Sophomore Jill Magnuson of Salpointe finished first at 16:56. Freshman Mary Bowen of Sabino finished 4th at 17:34 was followed by team mate Christina Price at 5th (17:16) and closely followed by 7th place finisher Shelby Slocum (17:47) of Sahuaro. In the junior race Julia Restin of Salpointe was 3rd at 16:45. Brittany Vaughn of Mountain View was 5th (16:48) in the junior classification. In the senior race Kelsey Sheppard of Salpointe was 10th with a time of 17:51.
This weekend, September 22 Sunnyside will play host to Southern Arizona’s Biggest High School meet where teams will try and sort out the top 20 rankings in hope of getting invited to the Doug Conley Invitational on September 29th.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Weekend Results
On September 7th Arizona Track came out with the new state rankings for the week that included on the girls side :
Ranking School
8 Catalina
10 Catalina Foothills
11 Marana Mountain View
12 Rio Rico
14 Ironwood Ridge
17 Salpointe
18 Flowing Wells
25 Buena
The Boys’ Rankings were:
3 Rio Rico
6 Catalina Foothills
12 Salpointe
13 Catalina
14 Nogales
20 Marana Mountain View
Local teams were busy this weekend (September 8) with teams participating in many different meets that included. the Sue Fletcher Invitational (Buena), Chandler Invitational, Wherley Invitational (Prescott) and the Scottsdale Running Company CC Festival.
Sue Fletcher Invitational
On the boys side Sabino took home the team title, individual winner and in the process beat 20th ranked Mountain View. Other significant accomplishments were Nogales was 2nd with 64 points,3rd was Mountain View with 68 and Buena was 4th with 72 points. Sabino was led by Steven Gregg and a strong Sabino pack which had its 5th man finishing a 1:32 back from there number one.
On the girls’ side Sabino took the team title scoring 52 points creating a Sabino sweep. 52 points proved to be just enough to beat out Buena who scored 57 and in 3rd Nogales with 59 points.
Chandler Invitational
The Chandler Invitational is run in a non- traditional format where runners are competing with only the people in their class. This meet found Nathan Mesta 3rd(15:44) in the senior race, CDO senior Kyle Bush 15th(16:37) and Casa Grande Senior Alex Aranda 17th(16:41).Other noteworthy finishes were Flowing Wells Sophomore Bravo Humerto 5th(16:17).
The Chandler Invitational proved to be good for the ladies of Mountain View. They placed second to Desert Vista. Ironwood Ridge finished in a tie for 4th. In the Freshman race Sara Miville of Iron Wood Ridge took home first place with a time of 18:58 Brittany Vaughn of Mountain View was 4th in the Junior race with a time 19:16.
Wherley Invitational
Only had one school at the meet representing Southern Arizona. This was another non- traditionally scored meet where the runners run in a race where they compete against others based on there standing on their respective teams. The Sunnyside Boys finished 5th and the Girls finished 9th.
Scottsdale Running Company CC Festival
The CC Festival was only attended by Salpointe and they represented Southern Arizona well with a 3rd place finish and strong showing for their top four. On the ladies side Salpointe finished 5th.
Ranking School
8 Catalina
10 Catalina Foothills
11 Marana Mountain View
12 Rio Rico
14 Ironwood Ridge
17 Salpointe
18 Flowing Wells
25 Buena
The Boys’ Rankings were:
3 Rio Rico
6 Catalina Foothills
12 Salpointe
13 Catalina
14 Nogales
20 Marana Mountain View
Local teams were busy this weekend (September 8) with teams participating in many different meets that included. the Sue Fletcher Invitational (Buena), Chandler Invitational, Wherley Invitational (Prescott) and the Scottsdale Running Company CC Festival.
Sue Fletcher Invitational
On the boys side Sabino took home the team title, individual winner and in the process beat 20th ranked Mountain View. Other significant accomplishments were Nogales was 2nd with 64 points,3rd was Mountain View with 68 and Buena was 4th with 72 points. Sabino was led by Steven Gregg and a strong Sabino pack which had its 5th man finishing a 1:32 back from there number one.
On the girls’ side Sabino took the team title scoring 52 points creating a Sabino sweep. 52 points proved to be just enough to beat out Buena who scored 57 and in 3rd Nogales with 59 points.
Chandler Invitational
The Chandler Invitational is run in a non- traditional format where runners are competing with only the people in their class. This meet found Nathan Mesta 3rd(15:44) in the senior race, CDO senior Kyle Bush 15th(16:37) and Casa Grande Senior Alex Aranda 17th(16:41).Other noteworthy finishes were Flowing Wells Sophomore Bravo Humerto 5th(16:17).
The Chandler Invitational proved to be good for the ladies of Mountain View. They placed second to Desert Vista. Ironwood Ridge finished in a tie for 4th. In the Freshman race Sara Miville of Iron Wood Ridge took home first place with a time of 18:58 Brittany Vaughn of Mountain View was 4th in the Junior race with a time 19:16.
Wherley Invitational
Only had one school at the meet representing Southern Arizona. This was another non- traditionally scored meet where the runners run in a race where they compete against others based on there standing on their respective teams. The Sunnyside Boys finished 5th and the Girls finished 9th.
Scottsdale Running Company CC Festival
The CC Festival was only attended by Salpointe and they represented Southern Arizona well with a 3rd place finish and strong showing for their top four. On the ladies side Salpointe finished 5th.
Monday, September 10, 2007
2007 Boys Season Preview
Many of you may have read the article, “Foothills in Running to Repeat, Kessler Believes” from the Arizona Daily Star on Sunday, August 26. It mentioned many people in it’s preseason watch list. This article failed to acknowledge a few people who may give some headaches to these preseason favorites come race day like Ironwood Ridge junior Anthony Li who had a good showing in the State track meet. There were also a couple of other “800” guys, Catalina’s Alex Morris and Saguaro senior Brett Casale. A few others who had strong performances in the state track meet back in May were Catalina senior Joe Matz and CDO senior Kyle Bush.
On the team side, I would also watch out for the two sophomores from Salpointe and their senior leader Jackson Messer. You also do not want to forget about Ironwood Ridge as team with a 5th place finish in the boys 4x800 and only losing one senior from that group, they could be a force and there is the ever consistent Rio Rico that should not be forgotten.
The season will start Wednesday, August 29 and it will feature an early season showdown between Salpointe and Sabino who look to be favorites in there respective regions and may offer a little early insight into the season as to who is the best in the city.
On the team side, I would also watch out for the two sophomores from Salpointe and their senior leader Jackson Messer. You also do not want to forget about Ironwood Ridge as team with a 5th place finish in the boys 4x800 and only losing one senior from that group, they could be a force and there is the ever consistent Rio Rico that should not be forgotten.
The season will start Wednesday, August 29 and it will feature an early season showdown between Salpointe and Sabino who look to be favorites in there respective regions and may offer a little early insight into the season as to who is the best in the city.
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