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Records by Palo Alto’s Kinga Czajkowska, Dana Hills’ Evan Noonan elevate 50th Stanford Invitational
PALO ALTO – Evan Noonan knows he will have plenty of opportunities in the coming years to compete at Cobb Track and Angell Field as a member of the Stanford program, but the Cardinal commit made sure to take a moment Saturday to appreciate his final opportunity to represent Dana... Read more
Clovis North’s McKay Madsen, Bakersfield’s Jalen Ford highlight impressive day at West Coast Relays
With some of the top track and field athletes in the state competing, it’s no wonder there were some outstanding marks Saturday at the historic West Coast Relays at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Clovis Buchanan High. Clovis North senior McKay Madsen, the defending state champion in the shot put and... Read more
How to Close a Relay Strong As The Anchor Leg
The relay is a unique event that requires individual speed from each of the four runners while still relying on team members to perform successfully. Each runner has a crucial role, but the anchor leg has the responsibility of finishing the race strong. Being the last athlete to race, the anchor... Read more
How To Run Negative Splits: Tips To Running Your Best Race
Fueled by nerves and excitement, it’s common for runners to accelerate from the starting line with all-out power and speed. But this oftentimes leads to burnout by the end of the race. The best race strategy is to have enough gas in the tank to take the athlete across... Read more
Six California athletes help West earn first win since 2018 in McDonald’s All-American boys basketball game; Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer are co-MVPs
Six California competitors helped the West team avoid the first five-game losing streak in the history of the McDonald’s All-American boys basketball game Tuesday night, combining to score 63 points in a 105-92 victory against the East at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Darryn Peterson of Prolific Prep... Read more
Aliyahna “Puff” Morris, Grace Knox and Addie Deal help West team roll to 104-82 victory in McDonald’s All-American girls basketball game; UCLA commit Sienna Betts is MVP
Following a pair of impressive head-to-head showdowns involving their respective teams during the California high school postseason schedule, Mater Dei standout Addie Deal and Etiwanda seniors Aliyahna “Puff” Morris and Grace Knox had an opportunity to join forces as teammates Tuesday on the West roster at the McDonald’s All-American... Read more
Corona baseball team captures Boras Classic South title with 8-3 win against La Mirada, which prevents top-ranked Panthers from tying state record for consecutive shutouts
La Mirada demonstrated again Friday that it is the only lineup thus far capable of manufacturing any offense against the Corona High baseball team. But the top-ranked Panthers continued to showcase how dominant they can be, especially against the elite programs in Southern California. Although the Matadores prevented Corona... Read more
Defending boys basketball champ Eastvale Roosevelt knocked off by Plainfield of New Jersey in The Throne national quarterfinals
The pursuit of back-to-back titles at The Throne national boys basketball showcase ended in unceremonious fashion Thursday for California Open Division state champion Eastvale Roosevelt against local program Plainfield of New Jersey at The Rink at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. Brayden Burries, a McDonald’s All-American, tied... Read more
Late rally by Mater Dei girls basketball team falls short against Bishop Ireton of Virginia in The Throne quarterfinals in New Jersey
Mater Dei couldn’t overcome a sluggish start from the field, in addition to McDonald’s All-American Addie Deal not competing, and a late comeback effort fell short for the Lady Monarchs in a 62-57 setback Thursday against the Cardinals of Bishop Ireton in Virginia in the quarterfinals at the third... Read more
Mastering the 300m Hurdles: Tips for Speed, Endurance, and Technique
The 300-meter hurdles is finally getting the attention it deserves. World Athletics said it is to become an “official event.” While there are no details on when it will come to major championships, now is a great time for youth athletes to add hurdles into their training and compete... Read more
Eastvale Roosevelt boys, Mater Dei girls scheduled to compete at The Throne national basketball showcase in New Jersey
California Open Division boys basketball state champion Eastvale Roosevelt, along with Mater Dei – a semifinal program in the Open Division Southern California Regional girls basketball state playoffs – are both scheduled to compete Thursday at the third annual The Throne event at The Rink at the American Dream... Read more
The 6 Best Protein Bars for Athletes
Athletes require proper nutrition to fuel their performance, enhance recovery, and support overall growth. Protein bars can be a convenient and effective way to provide essential nutrients for an after-class and before-practice snack. However, not all protein bars are created equal—many are packed with artificial ingredients, excess sugar, or... Read more