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Matt Strangio, Jesuit Cross Country CIF Champion

Sac-Joaquin Section SportStars of the Week Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running December 7, 2019 0

Sac-Joaquin’s Matt Strangio Kicks to 2nd Cross Country CIF Championship Win Matt Strangio, Jesuit-Carmichael Cross Country CIF Champion blazed through Fresno’s Woodward Park course in a time of 14 minutes and 44 seconds on Nov. 30. It was 16 full seconds faster than the next closest finisher and delivered... Read more

St. Francis XC Wins Fourth Straight Section Title

XC-Track-Running November 22, 2019 0

Cross Country Wins Fourth Straight Section Title to Qualify for State Championships The St. Francis cross country team won its fourth consecutive Sac-Joaquin Section Division II title and qualified for the CIF State Cross Country Championships on Nov. 30. “The team feels awesome,” said senior Isabella Fauria. “We can’t... Read more

Dede Salcedo Quickly Becoming One of The Top Warriors

Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running October 21, 2019 0

McFarland’s Dede Salcedo is now a freshman at Stanislaus State For someone with a vocal cord dysfunction, Dede Salcedo is pretty talkative. She likes talking about running, of course. And her new life at Stanislaus State, about her hometown, and Kevin Costner. Her upbeat personality has been the talk... Read more

Riley Chamberlain: Del Oro Cross Country’s Rabbit Whisperer

High School Sports Features Sac-Joaquin Section Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running September 27, 2019 0

A Dominant State Champion Cross Country Runner As A Freshman A Year Ago, Del Oro’s Riley Chamberlain Isn’t Shy About Her Olympic Aspirations • She prefers to train in a chatty group. But in competition, Riley Chamberlain has only the trail and her thoughts for company. “I will think... Read more

Shoes, Water and… What’s in a Cross Country Runners Bag?

Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running September 18, 2019 0

You track spikes have been put away, and cross country season is about to begin. So, what’s in your bag? Being a cross country runner, I always carry my running backpack with me filled with my most favorite items. What’s in there you ask? Here are the top six... Read more

How to Avoid Foot or Ankle Injuries While Running on the Beach

LEVELUP INSIDERS Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running September 1, 2019 0

Six tips for your next jaunt by the sea to keep your feet and ankles injury free. We live in California so why not capitalize on the beauty of the beach while enjoying the strength-enhancing workout of running on the beach. Running on the beach can strengthen your ankle... Read more

3 Things to Try if You’re Suffering From Back Pain

Blog Endurance LEVELUP INSIDERS Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running August 6, 2019 0

Getting ready for long-distance runs? Like any sport, running can bring on various injuries or pain. Back pain is pretty common with runners. Its solution may be a simple stretch or when the issue is more complex, what’s required is a structural shift. Elijah Rogge of Castro Valley High... Read more

Oakland Raiders Legend Hosts First Ever Race for Life 5K

Sac-Joaquin Section Sac/Joaquin Edition Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running July 29, 2019 0

Race for Life with the Biletnikoff Foundation The Biletnikoff Foundation announces the inaugural Run For Life 5K on September 28, 2019. The event features one of the NFL Oakland Raiders most legendary Super Bowl MVPs and Hall of Famer, Fred Biletnikoff and his wife Angela. The event takes place... Read more

Menlo School-Atherton Track Quintet SportStars of the Week

SportStars of the Week Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running May 30, 2019 0

Alexandra Chan, Lauren Hamilton, Michelle Louie, Kyra Pretre and Charlotte Tomkinson of Menlo School-Atherton — Track Grab SportStars of the Week Title The Menlo-Atherton quintet’s efforts essentially won the Central Coast Section Track and Field Championship, spanning all girls divisions. It was a historic team championship that made Menlo the... Read more

St. Francis Track & Field Qualifies for State Championships

Central Coast Section Central Section North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Francisco Section Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running May 21, 2019 0

St. Francis Track & Field Qualifies Three and Relay for State Championships The St. Francis track and field team won the first ever Sac-Joaquin Section Masters team title behind three individual wins, a second-place relay and three additional top-five performances Saturday in rainy conditions at Davis Senior High School.... Read more

BOYS XC ATHLETE OF THE YEAR LIAM ANDERSON

Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner XC-Track-Running February 27, 2019 0

Gatorade Presents Winner with Honor in Front of Family, Friends and Teammates In its 34th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Liam Anderson of Redwood High School in Larkspur, CA as the 2018-19 Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year. Anderson won the... Read more

Granada Cross Country: Matador Girls’ Finishing Kick

High School Sports Features North Coast Section XC-Track-Running November 16, 2018 0

A Nucleus Of Four-Year Seniors Look To Close Their Dominant Granada Cross Country Careers With A Golden Flourish • Your commitment best be serious. Being part of the girls cross country varsity team at Granada High in Livermore is not for those seeking a leisurely run through the park. ... Read more