2003 PREVIEW TRACK AND FIELD: STREAK SEEMS SECURE BEHIND STAR DUO, CANYON GIRLS AGAIN EXPECTED TO BE UNBEATABLE.Byline: Matthew Kredell Staff Writer Sixty remains a magical number at Canyon High. The girls' track and field team has won 60 consecutive dual meets over the past eight seasons. The streak has gone through two generations of Canyon competitors, and there is no indication it will stop this year. With the versatile and dangerous duo of Alysia Johnson and Alisha Thompson only juniors, it looks as though Canyon's opponents will have to wait at least another two seasons before having a shot at beating the Cowboys. ``In my 20 years of coaching, I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if I've ever coached two girls as versatile as these girls,'' co-coach Dave DeLong said. Johnson, who never has lost an event in a dual meet, already holds seven school records. She is the two-time defending Southern Section champion in the 800 meters but can compete in virtually any event in which Canyon needs points. ``Keeping the streak going feels good,'' Johnson said. ``We don't really discuss the streak. But, of course, we are aware of it and want to keep it going. Hopefully it will continue after we leave.'' Johnson's only shortcomings A shortcoming is a character flaw. Shortcomings may also be:
Last season, the 2001 fall was difficult to overcome mentally and affected her running early. DeLong doesn't think that will be a problem this year. If Johnson has a slow start this season, it will be because she was on the Canyon soccer team that went deep into the playoffs. ``I think she's past that stage, feeling like she's carrying the weight of the world,'' DeLong said. ``She enjoys running and doesn't worry about that stuff anymore. It's always a problem for a star athlete who has huge expectations, but I think she's matured in that area.'' Thompson specializes in the hurdles but also does the triple jump, high jump and sprints. After bursting onto the scene as a freshman, her sophomore year was a little disappointing. ``She had a bit of a sophomore funk,'' DeLong said. ``She questioned how hard she wanted to work and if it was all worth it. But she's made a real commitment to improve this year. She's already a lot better than last year.'' The girls will be strong in field events. Canyon has a history of dominating the pole vault pole vault Track-and-field event consisting of a vault for height over a crossbar with the aid of a long pole. It became a competitive sport in the mid-19th century and was included in the first modern Olympic Games. and should again with returning Foothill League champion Paige Mahler. Missy Staates is the best discus discus /dis·cus/ (dis´kus) pl. dis´ci [L.] disk. dis·cus n. pl. dis·ci A flat circular surface; a disk. discus pl. disci [L.] 1. thrower in Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, . In distance, the Cowboys return senior Brenda Stevens, who was All- Southern Section in the 3,200. Canyon's only slight question mark is in the sprints, where top runner Jazmin Treadway graduated and is attending USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. . The boys' team rebounded from a surprising second-place finish Noun 1. second-place finish - a finish in second place (as in a race) runner-up finish finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the to Valencia two years ago to take back the league title last season. With strong distance and sprint teams returning, Canyon again is the favorite. Canyon graduated state competitor Luke Llamas and league champion Jameson Mora MORA, In civil law. This term, in mora, is used to denote that a party to a contract, who is obliged to do anything, has neglected to perform it, and is in default. Story on Bailm. Sec. 123, 259; Jones on Bailm. 70; Poth. Pret a Usage, c. 2, Sec. 2, art. 2, n. , both now at Cal Poly Cal Poly may refer to:
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overwhelming depth in the distances. Ryan Morgan, a senior, returns
after going to state last year. Troy Warner, one of the school's
top cross country runners who never had committed fully to track in the
past, is ready to pick up the slack for Llamas and Mora.
The 400 relay team set a school and league record last season and appears set to take the time down further. Three of the four runners are expected to be back. The key is the return of Chris Blanks and Billy Maria, who are expected to regain their academic eligibility in a week. They will be rejoined "Rejoined" is an episode of , the sixth episode of the fourth season. Quick Overview: Jadzia Dax is reunited with the mate of a former host and the two struggle with their feelings for one another. by Shainnon Craig and newcomer Max Bellissimo, who was the frosh/soph champion in the 100 and 200 last season. ``Last year, we won every meet by at least 35 points,'' DeLong said. ``This year, I believe we have the type of team that can win by 45 or more.'' CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Versatile Canyon junior Alisha Thompson specializes in the hurdles but also does the triple jump, high jump and sprints. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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