Cami Jackson

Freshman Cami Jackson may be a late bloomer to the world of running, but there is no doubting how impressive she has proven herself despite that since her arrival at Arizona.

It was the last big weekend to qualify for state and many athletes were taking a shot at it but the wind was just not cooperating.  Some were even competing in two different meets the same weekend. Photo:  Davonte Neal (Fr., Cesar Chavez) at the Freshman Showcase

 The 2009 track and field season kicked off yesterday at the Aztec Invitational at Corona del Sol in Tempe.

 Brian Shrader, Sinagua (4A II) and Jessica Tonn, Xavier College Prep (5A I) - top runners at the Arizona State Cross Country Meet held Saturday.

  SCOTTSDALE, AZ - The heat and the high humidity did not hinder performances at the George Young Invitational as the steam appeared to rise from the grass at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Scottsdale.  The first event of the day was the boys varsity race as Sophomore, Jorge Martinez from Alhambra took the lead at the half mile mark and held it until the finish. Top 10 girls at the George Young Invitaional

 The Scottsdale Running Company Cross Country Meet kicked off at 7 AM with boys and girls running together in the JV/Open Race at the Silverado Golf Course in Scottsdale.  The JV/Open race was followed by two co-ed varsity races.  The first varsity race, the Black Race, featured the #5 though #8 runners from each team while the #1 though #4 runners raced in the Gold Race.  The team scores were based on the times from the top six runners from each team.     (Mesa Mt. View pictured above)

   The count-down is complete with the state top runners Jessica Tonn and Brian Shrader!  Congratulations to the top 17 and good luck to all as the season begins this week! Click on header to see more!