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DyeStatCAL Top Performers by Grade - Junior GirlsPublished by
DyeStatCAL Top Performers by Grade*
2013 Track and Field
Junior Girls
100 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Washington, Ariana (2014) (Long Beach Poly, CA) PR: 11.18w/11.39 Ariana Washington is arguably the top female high school sprinter in the country. She won many prestigious 100 meter races including the Redondo Invitational, Mt. Sac Relays, Southern Section D1 Finals (Video) and of course the Califonia State Championships. She went on a week later and ran a 11.18 (wind aided) at the Great Southwest Classic - the fastest time in country under all conditions. (All Ariana Washington Videos) Other Notables
200 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Washington, Ariana (2014) (Long Beach Poly, CA) PR: 23.05 Ariana was just as dominant in the 200 as she was in the 100, winning titles at Arcadia, Sothern Section Finals, and the State Championships. Her best performance came at Southern Section master where she ran a wind-legal 23.18. Ariana was also a key member of LB Poly's 4x100 and 4x400 relays teams. Other Notables
400 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Price, Madeline (2014) (Menlo School, CA) (US#39) PR: 54.78 Madeline Price of the Melo School was the fast junior one-lapper in the state this year. She had wins at CCS Top 8 (Video) and CCS Finals, where she ran her PR of 54.78. Madeline went on the make the state final, where she placed 6th. (All Madeline Price Videos) Other Notables
800 Meters See all on TFX Top Performer: Maxwell, Anna (2014) (San Lorenzo Valley, CA) (US#23) PR: 2:09.34 Anna Maxwell only ran the 800 a couple of times this season, but that's all it took to establish herself as the top junior in California for 2013. She did it at the CCS Top 8 meet, where she ran in her characteristic front running style to run away from top-end runners like Sarah Robinson and Kylie Goo to win in 2:09.34 (Here's the race video) Anna is a top 1600 and 3200 runner as well (see 1600 below) Other Notables
1600 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Maxwell, Anna (2014) (San Lorenzo Valley, CA) (US#5) PR: 4:42.57 Anna Maxwell won every 1600 final she entered this year, winning the Bill Kearney Invitational, SCCAL Championships, CCS Trials, CCS Finals where she set her season best mark of 4:42.57. Anna went on to win the State Championship 1600 over defending champion Nikki Hiltz by pushing the pace early and gapping the field. (All Anna Maxwell Videos) Other Notables
3200 Meters See all on TFX
Top Performer: Baxter, Sarah (2014) (Simi Valley, CA) (US#2) PR: 10:06.74 It's no surprise that Sarah Baxter of Simi Valley was the top junior 3200 runner in the state this year. She won every non-relay race he entered, including the Arcadia Invitational and the Ventura County Championships, where she ran a PR of 10:06.74 to break the Ventura County record previously held by the legendary Kim Mortensen (Race Video). She won her 3rd straight state championship in the 3200, and is positioned to be the first 4-time 3200 champion in state history. (All Sarah Baxter Videos) Other Notables
100 Hurdles See all on TFX
Top Performer: Cook, Daria (2014) (Vacaville, CA) (US#8) PR: 13.74 Daria Cook of Vacaville won the Cal State Sacramento Track Classic (Race Video), SJS D1 finals, and SJS Masters. Her best mark came when it mattered most, running 13.74 to take runner up honors in the State Championship Final. Daria is also a top 300 meter hurdler as well. Other Notables
300 Hurdles See all on TFX
Top Performer: Payne, Kymber (2014) (Long Beach Poly, CA) (US#3) PR: 41.32 Kymber Payne of Long Beach Poly was a big winner at Chandler Rotary Invite, Great Southwest Classic, Trabuco Hills Inviational, and Moore League Finals. Her best performance came at Mt. Sac Relays where she ran 41.32 (US#3). Also a standout in the 100 hurdles, Kymber has to be thre favorite for the State Championships in the 300 hurdles. (All Kymber Payne Videos) Other Notables
High Jump See all on TFX Top Performer: Kieffer-Wright, Claire (2014) (South Pasadena, CA) (US#4) PR: 6-00 Claire Kieffer-Wright won big at Arcadia Invitational (Interview), then went on to win at Mt. Sac Relays with a jump of 6-00. Claire was also a member of South Pasadena's state-qualifying 4x400 relay team. (All Claire Kieffer-Wright Videos) Other Notables
Long Jump See all on TFX Top Performer: Richards, Madisen (2014) (Simi Valley, CA) PR: 19-05.00 Madisen Richards of Simi Valley had wins at Don Green Invitational, Maurice Greene Invitational, Ventura County Championships (Video) and Marmonte League Finals. Madisen's biggest leap came at Mt. Sac Relays where she went 19-05 for 4th place. Madisen is also a standout sprinter, keeping busy with the 100, 200, and 4x100. (All Madisen Richards Videos) Other Notables
Triple Jump See all on TFX
Top Performer: Kwiatkowski, Marisa (2014) (Wilcox , CA) (US#7) PR: 40-08.50 Marisa Kwiatkowski of Wilcox collected the first place medals this season, winning K-Bell, SCVAL, and CCS Top 8, where she set her PR of 40-08.50. She went on to win CCS Finals and qualify for state, where she finished 4th. Here is her winning jump at CCS Top 8: (Video) Other Notables
Pole Vault See all on TFX
Top Performer: Wagner, Greta (2014) (Los Gatos, CA) (US#6) PR: 13-02.00 Greta Wagner of Los Gatos dominated in the pole vault, clearing 13-0 four times and winning big at K-Bell, Stanford, CCS Finals, and CCS Top 8 where she registered her PR of 13-02. She made it to the state final where she placed second. Greta also runs the 100 and 200 meters. Other Notables
Discus Throw See all on TFX
Top Performer: Scarvelis, Stamatia (2014) (Dos Pueblos, CA) (US#11) PR: 161-06.00 Stamatia Scarvelis of Dos Pueblos was dominant in the Discus, winning at Mt. Sac Relays, Don Green, Ventura Invitational, and Redondo Invitational. She was a winner at Southern Section Finals where she threw a huge 161-06. She qualified for State and placed 3rd. Stamatia is also the top junior shot putter as well (see below). (All Stamatia Scarvelis Videos) Other Notables
Shot Put See all on TFX Top Performer: Scarvelis, Stamatia (2014) (Dos Pueblos, CA) (US#2) PR: 51-11.00 Stamatia is perhaps even better in the shot than the discus, though it's hard to believe that's possible! She had big wins at Ventura invitational, Redondo Invitational, Stanford, and Golden West. In CIF competition she was flawless, winning at Southern Section Finals, Masters and and ultimately winning the State Final. Her best throw came at State Prelims, where she threw 51-11 before going to the final where she nearly matched it at 51-09.25. (All Stamatia Scarvelis Videos) Other Notables
* A note about methodology I originally contemplated a top 10 to 20 by grade, but since we only have a solid popoulation of marks over the "California Elite" cutoffs, I wouldn't be able to do the lower grades justice. For that reason (and time constraints) I only went five deep. Though I made every effort to get all marks, I would not be surprised if someone was overlooked, particularly if that mark was achieved in a smaller meet. For that I apologize in advance. Top performances were gathered from results submitted to the DyeStat's TFX Database. The top performer plus the next four in the grade were provided. In the case of ties, additional performers were shown. Wind speeds weren't considered except in the case where a wind-aided time beats out a wind legal time (knocks it off the list) with only a marginally better mark. In those cases I showed more than 5 total performances. The rankings were done purely based on "best PR", and did not take in such factors as consistency, event diversity, or championship performances. There are many many more great performances I wish I could have covered here, but I hope this does a good job of highlighting some of the top grade-level stars in our amazing state. Enjoy! More news
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