Saturday, January 1, 2011

2010 Runners & Coaches of the Year

Drillers' Baker is Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year

When Sarah Baker arrived at Bakersfield High three and a half years ago, she was a soccer player, not a cross-country runner.

McFarland's Garica is All-Area Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year

Erik Garcia has all the first-place finishes and team-leading performances you might expect from one of the fastest cross country runners in Kern County.

Shafter's Sundgren is Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year

When Darin Sundgren left North High for a teaching job at Shafter four years ago, he needed a break from coaching cross country.

Stockdale's Lewis is Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year

Having so many gifted runners this year presented Stockdale boys cross country coach Josh Lewis with a somewhat odd challenge.