Boys’ track sets goal to move up in league

February 10, 2015 — by Karissa Dong and Ami Nachiappan

The boys' track team prepares for the upcoming season.

Head coach: Archie Ljepava

2013-2014 season record: 5-1

2013-2014 season recap: The team placed second in the league meet. Senior Steven Sum placed 16th in the 3200 meter race at the CIF State Championship Finals. Alumni Eric Ringsrud came in sixth in the 200 meter sprint at CCS Finals last year.

Star Athletes: senior distance runners Steven Sum and Andrew Harter

Key Additions: Freshman distance runner Amit Nag and sprinter Daniel Ortiz

Key Matchups: Wilcox

Key Losses to graduation: Travis Stokes, Eric Ringsrud, Sam Guy, Will Guy and Clark Wang

League: SCVAL League El Camino Division

Prognosis: The team would like to move up to the De Anza Division next year by placing first in the El Camino Division as well as to send more athletes to compete at the CCS level. “I don’t have to win leagues, but I just want to improve my times from last year,” said sophomore sprinter and jumper Kyle Jew. 

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