for Cantrell to be the big winner. But that’s not her end goal for the season. “My goal for this year: ultimately to win state, hopefully,” Cantrell said, “well at least place.” To win state, Cantrell will have to do the improbable: beat Long Beach Poly’s Ariana Washington. Also a junior, Washington is a stranger to losing. Last year, she won the 100 and 200 at state. This year, she holds the state’s fastest times in the 100 (11.51) and 200 (23.34), both third fastest in the country. For reference, Cantrell faced off against Washington in the 100 prelims last year — losing by nearly a second and a half. Still, with a healthy ankle this go ‘round, Cantrell should give Washington a run for her money. ◆◆◆ Neither her goals, nor her season, stops at state. Cantrell
will continue to be found in track stadiums worldwide this summer. “I’m trying to do Pan-Am (in Colombia) this year,” Cantrell said. “That’s August 23, I believe. And the trials are … after the school year in Des Moines, Iowa.” After the summer, she’ll get things going for her senior year and then beyond. Some colleges have already taken notice. “I got a couple (colleges looking at me),” Cantrell said. “Tennessee called my school. UCLA I believe is looking at me. That’s where I wanna go. Notre Dame and ASU (Arizona State University) looked at me last year.” Taylor’s confident great things will happen for her. “If she stays focused and serious … it’ll be interesting,” Taylor said. “She could definitely be one of the top sprinters in the country.” ✪
POISED FOR THE PODIUM Following is a list of NCS athletes who had Top 10 marks in the state through May 18. Name (school)
BOYS
Event
Rank (mark)
Christian Carter (San Leandro)
400
5 (47.53)
Herbie Polk (Maria Carrillo)
400
6 (47.79)
Eugene Hamilton (B. O’Dowd)
800
1 (1:50.19)
Marquis Morris (De La Salle)
110 hurdles
3 (14.06)
James Traylor (Berkeley)
110 hurdles
6 (14.21)
Sam Peters (Amador Valley)
300 hurdles
6 (37.89)
Frank Kurtz (Heritage)
400
Mile 300 hurdles
1 (47.03)
2 (4:12.74) 1 (37.19
Karsten Washington (J. Logan) Long jump
Triple jump
4 (23-8.25)
Nate Moore (Castro Valley)
Long jump
5 (23-7.25)
Jeffrey Prothro (James Logan)
Triple jump
2 (48-11.75)
Matt Esparza (Amador Valley)
Shot put
9 (59-6.25)
Name (school)
Triple jump
GIRLS
6 (47-10.75) 1 (49-10)
Event
Rank (mark)
Jena Pianin (Amador Valley)
3200
9 (10:37.94)
Sasha Wallace (Castro Valley)
100 hurdles
1 (13.43)
Long jump
5 (19-2.75)
Gabriella Cantrell (San Leandro) 200
Kortni Smyers-Jones (S.Lndro)
Triple jump
4 (23.97)
1 (42-4)
100 hurdles
4 (13.94)
Taylor Craft (Newark Memorial) 100 hurdles
7 (14.06)
Kristen Mork (Granada)
7 (5-8)
High jump
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