The victories last night against El Toro were gratifying, to say the least. We have not defeated El Toro's varsity in the last five years, so that was especially noteworthy...not only for myself and the rest of the coaching staff, but for the ten seniors who have participated in the program for the past 3-4 seasons: Carissa Brown, Nicole Doherty, Brittany France, Shannon Lane, Samantha Lee, Erin McInnis, Christina Murillo, Jillianne Naval, Jacklyn Stribling, and Brooke Watt. This now places us in a position to capture a Sea View League championship. The opponent will be Woodbridge, ranked third in Orange County, also undefeated in the Sea View League, and boasting one of the top three 1600 meter runners in the nation.Parents, thank you for your support of last night's track and field meet against El Toro. The crowd was estimated at five times what we usually receive at a home meet. The fans were loud and supportive, on both sides, and the athletes I spoke with today were appreciative. The competition ended around 9:45P.M., which means the athletes did not arrive home until after 10:00. We started last night's dual meet at 6:00 for running events, 5:00 for field events...next year we will adjust the starting times to 5:00 for field events, 5:30 for running events. All in all, the concept of a night meet against a local rival is a sound one, both for the athletes and the parents, and it will continue.
This weekend we travel to Arcadia High School for the prestigious Arcadia High School Track And Field Invitational. In its fortieth year, or thereabouts, Arcadia attracts the best of the best from not only southern California, but around the country as well. We will send around twenty-five girls and boys, running and competing in a variety of relays, field events, and distance races. J.T. Sullivan, one of the top high school distance runners in the nation, who is considering Notre Dame and Harvard, will run the invitational 3200 meters, with a legitimate chance to win, and we wish him well. Scotty Blair, one of the top 1600 meter runners in the state of California, will run the 1600. Good luck, Scotty, and to all of the athletes fortunate enough to participate.
To the 110 parents and the 60 or so freshmen(A-L) and newcomers who volunteered their time at last weekend's Trabuco Hills High School Distance Carnival and Invitational, THANK YOU!!! 98 schools, over 1900 athletes, and the positive feedback we received is a residue of your hard work and selfless attitude. A special thank you to the many parents who assisted in the supervision of volunteers...Mrs. Doherty, Ed and Teri Durst, Sandy Grose, Dorian Hinesly, Tom and Linda Lucero, Patty McLure, Jeanette Murillo, Briggite Otto, Jack and Becky Recla...just to name a few...and to the parents who assisted in the day of construction of the meet: Bob Blair, Tom Grose, Greg Hopper, Mr. Mosier, Mr. Nguyen-Le, Steve Wicker, Mr. Zupancic...again, just to name a few.
I hope you enjoy your Easter and Spring Break...I love track and field...and GO BLUE!!!
Coach Kelly
