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9TH ANNUAL
EARL ENGMAN RELAYS
MARCH 6 2004

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March 6th, 2004 Santa Ana College will be the site of the Earl Engman Relays. Originally the Santa Ana Relays, this is one of the oldest track meets in the state dating back to the 1920’s. This years meet will be host to 27 schools. Boys and girls will be divided into three divisions competing in 9 varsity relay events:

Order of Events
Girls Distance Medley (400, 800, 1200, 1600) B teams allowed
Girls Shuttle Low Hurdles (4 x 100, 5 low hurdles)
Boys Shuttle Low Hurdles (4 x 110, 5 low hurdles)
8 x 200 Boys and Girls
4 x 800 Boys and Girls B teams allowed
4 x 100 Boys and Girls
Sprint Medley (400, 200, 200, 800) Boys and Girls
8 x 100 Boys and Girls
4 x 200 Boys and Girls
Boys Distance Medley (400, 800, 1200, 1600) B teams allowed
4 x 400 Boys and Girls

2003 Meet Photos

03 Team Winners Cypress - Great Orange HS distance medley group

Long Beach Poly Relays definitely "in the house!!" Super Beach crew steps it up at the start of outdoor season after super indoor efforts along the way!!

Earl Engman's daughter - July McNealy - Earl the architect of the super state meets of the 80's and 90's at Cerritos College and put together a Championship meet crew that grooved the Southern Section series of championship meets into a well-oiled machine - Julie continues the tradition with her volunteer efforts at meets

Division I Boys:
Last year’s runner-up in Division I Long Beach Poly should lead the way. CIF DI runner-up in the 100m (10.87) and 200m (21.54) Derrick Jones leads the Jackrabbits this year. Rodney Van (49.13 – 400m), Julian Sylve (1:54 – 800m), and distance super star Ulysis Pena are also expected to compete for Poly. El Toro’s Brandon Bethke is coming off of a near perfect cross country season winning both DI CIF and Orange County titles. Bethke with Mike DeVan will lead the charge for El Toro. Santa Ana has one of Orange County’s hidden gems in junior Jesus Ramirez (4:26 – 1600m). Ramirez along with a strong distance program should do some damage in the distance events. Francisco Olivas expects to drive Santa Ana’s sprint relays. Cross town rivals of Santa Ana, Saddleback high will be lead by Sophomore Alex Moreno (51.22 – 400m) and distance runner James Casas. Also competing in DI are Aliso Niguel, Santa Ana Valley, and Warren.

Division II Boys:
Back to back sweepstakes winners of the Earl Engman Relays Coach John Eyman brings Cypress back to make a run at a three-peat. Garland West (5th DII 100m) will be the back bone of Cypress’ success. Look for Javon Givens in the shuttle huddles, Sophomore 400m runner Justin Parga (50.94), and distance runner Brain Washburn and, Camden Schweibert to help push Cypress in their run at another title. Mission Viejo, second place to Cypress last year returns to the meet with a solid core of athletes. The Diablos are expected to bring Chase Frazier (CIF DII 400m - 3rd 49.66), Peter Gustafsson (1:55.74 – 800m), junior distance runner Ricky Pena, and Andrew Tucker (11.21 and 22.80). Division II also may see some of the state’s best distance runners. Woodbridge’s Michael Haddan (1:50 - 800m), Yucaipa’s Ryan Allen (4:18 and 1:55) and Orange’s Raul Lara (9:10 and 1:55) should lead to some great distance relays. Mater Dei, Mayfair, and Villa Park will also compete in the Division.

Division III Boys:
South Torrance is back to defend their meet title in this division and will be lead by cross country state finalist and 8th last spring in the 3200m (CIF DIII) Damon Ferrera. Sea View League 400m Champion Bobby Haghani should lead Laguna Hills. Stand out distance runner Jorge Jabaz (4.22 and 9:37) will make Orange Lutheran tough to beat in the distance relays. Nick Fallioni, 100m Huddles Freeway League Champion returns for La Habra. Bolsa Grande, Calvary Chapel, Century, Pacifica, and Warren’s Frosh/Soph team will round out Division III.

Division I Girls:
Poly, Poly, Poly….Long Beach Poly the preseason #1 ranked team in the state and looks to be a lock to defend their Earl Engman title. It is no mistake the Jackrabbits are ranked #1 as they return 10 girls from last springs CIF DI Finals. Sprinters Shalonda Solomon, Shana Woods, Seqioya Peggese, Shana Solomon, Jasmine Lee, and middle distance girls Shantae McKinney and Gabrielle Bournes are expected lead Poly on their championship run this year. After Long Beach Poly the battle then begins for second. El Toro comes to the table with Elisa Kowal (12.9 – 100m), Molly Pierson (9th place CIF DI), Whitney Hampton (800m), and Leigh Meade. After a highly successful cross country season Robyn Guggiana and Rebecca Godinez will now turn their attention to the track for Warren. They will be joined by Michelle Sanchez (47.13 - 300h). Saddleback is lead by their middle distance runners Erendira Uriostegui and Savanna Ruiz which both should be featured in the 4x800. Returning Sea View League Champion in the 100m and 200m Amber Moore is expected to compete along with sophomore Cassie Tinyo (1:00.23 – 400m) for Aliso Niguel. The Barons of Fountain Valley return to the meet with superstar distance runner Crystal Reed. Also competing in Division I will be Santa Ana Valley.

Division II Girls:
Earl Engman DII defending Champions Cypress are back once again. All eyes will be on the tremendous 1-2 punch from cross country Stephanie Torres (11:05 – 3200m and XC CIF DII Champion) and Lauren Jirges (2:14 – 800m) to lead the way for Cypress. Woodbridge should challenge Cypress for the title with sprinter Danise Gallon (Sea View League 2nd 100m & 200m), Kristen Woepse (SVL 1st 100H), and Kelly Oeslchlager (5:12 – 1600m). Mission Viejo looking to challenge for a top spot in this division will turn to Krisyne Hanberg (4th CIF DII 200m) and Alyssa Brown (2:19 – 800m). San Jose State bound harrier Erica Sahli (XC state finalist) of Villa Park is expected to keep the Spartans in the hunt in both the 4x800 and DMR. Kristen Kovacich (2:14 – 800m) of Mater Dei will be an impact of the Monarchs. Yucaipa returns last years San Andreas League Champion Nicole Griffen (58.79 – 400). Mayfair, Orange, and Westminster will also be battling it out in Division II on Saturday.

Division III Girls:
Orange Lutheran was the Division III Champions a year ago and come in favorite to repeat. Lutheran will be lead by Kelly Rendon (CIF DIV 5th – 5:23 – 1600m) and Tiffany Pransky (CIF DIV 7th – 400m). Santa Ana sees Division III action in the girls and will be lead by a solid distance program. Santa Ana’s Gail Munoz and Leanne Ayan are among the best distance runner from the Golden West League. Bolsa Grande comes into track season off of a cross country season that surprised many. They should be lead by distance runners Gabriela Santana and Rocio Pelayo. Laguna Hills’ Tegan Maertz and her 2:24 for 800m returns for the Hawks. La Habra is expected to bring returning Freeway League Champion for 100m Rene Monroy. Beth Kirkorian (200m - 1st Pacific Coast League) returns for Calvary Chapel. Also competing will be Century, Pacifica, and South Torrance.

Earl Engman Scholarship Recipients - Given at the Southern Section Championship Meet each year

Year Name School
1994 Jaime Martinez Orange
Isis Orejel Santa Ana Valley

1995 Greg Cleave Cypress
Meisha Wilson Duval Woodbridge

1996 Kelly O’Connor Esperanza
Mike Gavar Tustin

1997 Chadi Wahby Valencia
Alejandra Torres Woodbridge

1998 Mark Gleason Mission Viejo
Elui Rodriguez Santa Ana

1999 Alfonso Leon Santa Ana
Jessica Galindo Rancho Alamitos

2000 Aguie Escobar Villa Park
Staci Bradley Rancho

2001 Jose Cholula Santa Ana
Jaycee Mahler Corona Del Mar

2002 Matt Bruno Trabuco Hills
Michell DiMeo Brea Olinda

2003 Juan Robles Valencia
Estella Cuellar Garden Grove

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