Yolo County Championships (SJS)

Press Release

9/30/09

Yolo County Championships (SJS)

Oct. 3rd 2009 Muller Vineyards



The 7th annual Yolo County Championships will begin with the community 2 mile race at 8:00 a.m. at Muller Vineyards this Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Perfect weather and running conditions are predicted and a mix of top area high school, junior high and community runners will run in one of 13 races over the course of the morning. This meet has featured state champions and teams that have competed and won section and state championships. Last year’s meet saw a new meet record in the varsity boys 5K set by top state runner Garrett Seawell of Woodcreek High School in 16:37 while the girls record on the 5K course was set by area “great” Laurynne Chetelat of Davis Senior High School (2007) in a time of 19:38.



34 high schools and 8 junior highs plan to attend and compete in this year’s Fleet Feet of Davis and Puma Running and Racing sponsored event. State meet announcer Keith Conning will be on hand to identify many of the finishers and provide color commentary while such notable programs as Carondelet, Christian Brothers, Del Campo, El Camino, Folsom, Franklin, Granite Bay, Jesuit, Oakmont, Placer, Sheldon, St. Francis, St. Mary’s, Vacaville, Woodcreek and co-hosts Woodland and Davis Senior High plan to compete for bragging rights and top 10 finisher custom shoe bags and backpacks.



On the girls side, individual top honors will see Christine Bowlus of Davis, Morgan Pugh of Folsom, Breanna Lewis of Sheldon, Brooke Holt of Granite Bay, April Rosas-Willett of Granite Bay, Kristine Lozoya of Oakmont, Shannon Harcus of Placer, Karen Ramming of Woodland and Kelli Bercier of El Camino as some of the potential front runners. Top 10 finishers in the varsity races receive special commemorative Puma backpacks this year.



On the boys side Trevor Halsted of Davis Senior High, Adam Kelly-Strong of Jesuit, Chris Kigar of El Camino, Lucas Standcliff of Placer, Sebastian Charles of St. Mary’s, Nick Perez of Christian Brothers, and Matt Murphy of Woodland High promise to mix it up looking for top finishes and a shot at Seawell’s record.



Parking is always a challenge so runners for the community race and fans are encouraged to arrive early! The schedule follows. Please see attached map.



7:00 a.m. Team Check-in and course walk

8:00 a.m. Coaches and Community 2 Mile run

8:20 a.m. Children’s 1K Run (5th grade and younger boys & girls)

8:35 a.m. Junior High Girls – 1.5miles (grades 6-8, unlimited entries)

8:55 a.m. Junior High Boys – 1.5miles (grades 6-8, unlimited entries)

9:10 a.m. Varsity Girls – 5K (limited to top 10 runners)

9:45 a.m. Varsity Boys – 5K (limited to top 10 runners)

10:10 a.m. Freshman Boys – 2 miles (unlimited entries)

10:30 a.m. Frosh-Soph Girls – 2 miles (unlimited entries)

10:55 a.m. Sophomore Boys (unlimited entries)

11:15 a.m. JV Girls – 2.0 miles (all 11th & 12th grade non top 7 girls)

11:35 a.m. JV Boys – 2.0 miles (all 11th & 12th grade non top 7 boys)



More information: Contact Chuck Bruns at 916-947-9220 or at chuckbruns@sbcglobal.net



Chuck Bruns
English Teacher
Head Coach Cross-Country
Head Coach Track & Field
"International Man of Mystery 1962"
Woodland High School
21 N. West St.
Woodland, CA 95695
http://www.eteamz.com/Wolftrackandxcountry/