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DyeStatCAL Top Performers by Grade - Senior BoysPublished by
DyeStatCAL Top Performers by Grade*
2013 Track and Field
Senior Boys
100 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Muhammad, Khalfani (2013) (Notre Dame, CA) PR: 10.22w/10.33Legal Muhammad Khalfani of Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) was the biggest returning star of this track season, having wond the 100 and 200 as a junior in the State Championships. Can you say pressure? Well he did not disappoint! In the 100 meters he won ever race he entered including the Mt. Carmel Invite, the Eagle Invitational, and the biggies - Mt. Sac and Arcadia. His best time came at Southern Section Masters where he registered a windy, but still scorching fast, 10.22. He fastest wind legal time was 10.33 which he hit at the State Finals. Khalfani will be attending Cal Berkeley in the Fall. (All Khalfani Muhammad Videos) Other Notables
200 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Muhammad, Khalfani (2013) (Notre Dame, CA) (US#3) PR: 20.73 In the 200 meter event, Khalfani Muhammad was nearly as dominating as he was in the 100, winning all but one race (At Arcadia, where he was beated by Elijah Mitchell). He won the 200 at Mt. Sac, Mt. Carmel, Eagle invitational, SS Finals, SS Masters, and of course the State Finals. His best mark came at Southern Section Masters where he registered a wind legal 20.74. Khalfani will go down in the record books as one of California's great prep sprinters. Other Notables
400 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Parish, Miles (2013) (Etiwanda, CA) (US#6) PR: 46.53 Miles Parish of Etiwanda is our senior top performer in the 400 meters this year. Miles took top honors at Trabuco Hills Invitational, Roosevelt Speed & Distance, Grizzly Invitational, and Southern Section Finals. As he proceeded into post-season, he only got better, running a nice PR of 47.16 at State Prelims only to shatter it in the final with a 46.53 clocking good for US #6. (All Miles Parish Videos) Other Notables
800 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Hamilton, Eugene (2013) (Bishop O'Dowd, CA) (US#8) PR: 1:50.19 Eugene Hamilton of Bishop O'Dowd High School (NCS) had the top 800 meter time in California, with the 1:50.19 he threw down at Arcadia Invitational. In a surprise move he opted to focus on the 1600 in his drive to state, winning the NCS Meet of Champions in that event. In the end it wasn't meant to be, as he had to withdraw from the State Meet with a calf strain. Eugene will be attending the University of Arizona next year. (All Eugene Hamilton Videos) Other Notables
1600 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Vasquez, Miguel (2013) (Andrew P. Hill, CA) (US#15) PR: 4:08.44 Miguel Vasquez of Andrew Hill in San Jose ran a quick 4:18.23 at K-Bell in early March, then fell off a lot of people's radar. He didn't break 4:20 again until late May, where he shattered it with a 4:12.48 at CCS Finals. He lowered it further at the State Finals where he placed second in an impressive 4:08.44. (All Miguel Vasquez Videos) Other Notables
3200 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Freeman, Christian (2013) (Carlsbad, CA) (US#11) PR: Christian Freeman of Carlsbad is our top senior performer in the 3200 for 2013. He put a fast time on the board way back in March when he ran 9:09.11 to win the Mt. Carmel Invite. Then in April, he had a big run at the Arcadia Invitational, going 8:52.65. He was the San Diego Section Champ, and made it to the State Final, where he placed sixth. (All Christian Freeman Videos) Other Notables
110 Hurdles See all on TFX
Top Performer: Wright, Jalen (2013) (Bellarmine, CA) (US#14) PR: 13.91 Jalen Wright was a solid top performing hurdler, consistently producing times in the mid-14s throughout April and early May. Then as championship season was ramping up, he really brought it, going an amzing 13.91 at CCS Finals. At State he kept the times fast and made the final, finishing fifth. Jalen is a top 300 hurdler as well. (See all Jalen Wright Videos) Other Notables
300 Hurdles See all on TFX
Top Performer: Sicard, Lloyd (2013) (Junipero Serra, CA) (US#15) PR: 37.06 Lloyd Sicard was a key piece of Serra's championship season. He won at Las Vegas Track Classic, Trabuco Hills Invitational, and Arcadia Invitational. He was the Division 4 Southern Section champion, and won Southern Section Masters as well. He saved best for last, running 37.06 at the State Finals for the win. (See All Lloyd Sicard Videos) Other Notables
High Jump See all on TFX Top Performer: Howell, Xavier (2013) (Center, CA) (US#10) PR: 7-00 Xavier Howell of Center High School in the Sac-Joaquin Section is or top senior performer in the High Jump this year. Xavier had wins at Bella Vista Bronco Invitational, Golden West Invitational, Pioneer Valley League Finals, and SJS Masters, which he won in a season best 7-00, good enough to make the national top 10! He went on to state where he qualified for the Finals, where he placed fifth. Other Notables
Long Jump See all on TFX Top Performer: Jones, Walter (2013) (Redlands, CA) (US#7) PR: 24-07.50 Walter Jones comes from Redlands California, where he and his sister Margaux are a dominant jumping combo. Walter was a consistent performer in the Long Jump, which he won at Saddle-Up Invitational and Southern Section D1 Finals. Walter's biggest jump came at Southern Section Prelims, where he his 24-07.50 for a US #7 (Post-meet interview). He went on to make the State Meet to cap his senior year. Walter is also a standout in the 100, 200, and triple jump. Walter will be attending Oregon State University next year. (All Walter Jones Interviews) Other Notables
Triple Jump See all on TFX
Top Performer: Prothro, Jeffrey (2013) (James Logan, CA) (US#5) PR: 50-04.00 Jeffrey Prothro of Jame Logan High School (Union City) started his season boldly winning the California Indoor Invitational in February with a 49-04 leap. In the outdoor season, he won the Bay Area Top 8 Meet, grabbed second at Sacramento Meet of Champions and third at Arcadia. His best jump came at NCS Meet of Champions where he jumped 50-04.00, good enough for US#5 and become on of the few preps in the country to break the 50 foot barrier. He went on to the State Finals where he finished fourth. Jeffrey will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall. Other Notables
Pole Vault See all on TFX
Top Performer: Pater, Kyle (2013) (Mt Carmel, CA) (US#10) PR: 16-06.00 Kyle Pater hails from Mt Carmel High School in the San Diego Section. Kyle was one of California's top vaulters throughout the seaon, breaking 16 feet multiple times. He won at the Escondido Invitational, Bronco Invitational, and SDS Finals. His best vault of 16-06 came in a dual vs. Canyon Crest in early May. Kyle will be attending the US Air Force Academy next year. (All Kyle Pater Videos) Other Notables
Discus Throw See all on TFX
Top Performer: Song, Brenden (2013) (West Hills, CA) (US#15) PR: 194-04.00 Brenden Song is another San Diego Section standout out of West Hills High School. Brenden collected multiple wins, including Mt. Carmel Invite, Bronco Invitational, Escondido Invitational, Grossmont League Finals, and the mighty Mt. Sac Relays. His best throw was at Escondido where he threw a fantastic 194-04. In post-season action, he won the SDS Final and went on to become State Champion to crown his senior year. (State Meet Interview) Other Notables
Shot Put See all on TFX Top Performer: Ponzio, Nicholas (2013) (Great Oak, CA) (US#1) PR: 69-07.25 Nick Ponzio of Great Oak has been one of the most dominating athletes in California prep track and field this spring, and it seems fitting to finish this series with him. He raised more than a few eyebrows (and doubts) when he threw a nation-leading 69-07.25 at a dual meet in April, exceeding his best mark at thetime by nearly 8 feet! But in the time since, he has throw over 65 feet in six different meets. Nick won every in-state competition he entered in the shot put this year, including Trabuco Hills Invitational, California Relays, and Redondo Invitational. In post-season competition, he was the Southern Section Division 1 champion and went on to win the State title with his second best throw ever. After state, he won the Chicagoland Throwers Series against the nation's best, and took is lone second at New Balance Nationals last weekend. Nick just signed a letter of intent to throw for University of Florida next spring. (All Nick Ponzio Videos) Other Notables
* A note about methodology I originally contemplated a top 10 to 20 by grade, but since we only have a solid popoulation of marks over the "California Elite" cutoffs, I wouldn't be able to do the lower grades justice. For that reason (and time constraints) I only went five deep. Though I made every effort to get all marks, I would not be surprised if someone was overlooked, particularly if that mark was achieved in a smaller meet. For that I apologize in advance. Top performances were gathered from results submitted to the DyeStat's TFX Database. The top performer plus the next four in the grade were provided. In the case of ties, additional performers were shown. Wind speeds weren't considered except in the case where a wind-aided time beats out a wind legal time (knocks it off the list) with only a marginally better mark. In those cases I showed more than 5 total performances. The rankings were done purely based on "best PR", and did not take in such factors as consistency, event diversity, or championship performances. There are many many more great performances I wish I could have covered here, but I hope this does a good job of highlighting some of the top grade-level stars in our amazing state. Enjoy!
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