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Track teams at a glance

By DAWN REISS
Published April 21, 2005

CLASS 2A, REGION 2 MEET

WHO: The top four qualifiers from a 33-school, four-district region, including the boys and girls District 6 champion Crystal River teams.

WHEN: Today, 1 p.m. WHERE: Lake Highland Prep, 901 N. Highland Avenue, Orlando.

CRYSTAL RIVER QUALIFIERS: Girls - Ashton O'Steen (400, 4x400, 4x800, triple jump), Bridget Broussard (4x400, 4x800), Jessica Rentschlar (4x400, pole vault), Danielle Dixon (800, 1,600, 4x800), Andrea Adams (800, 1,600), Jessie Hodges (800), Cassidy Kindred (1,600, 4x800), Holly VanSicklen (1,600, 3,200), Sasha Jaquith (3,200), Kayleigh Pollert (3,200), Yuri Palhof (100 and 300 hurdles, 4x400), Lauren Decoste (100 hurdles), Brandy Worlton, (high jump), Brittany Kellner (pole vault), Sarina Jaster (discus), Danielle Schumacher (discus). Boys - Patrick Edwards (triple jump), Roger Jones (4x400, 4x800), John Martinuzzi (800, 4x400, 4x800), Brennon McNally (800, 1,600, 4x800), Dustin Danziesen (4x400, 4x800), Joe Greer (1,600, 3,200), Blair Beeler (1,600), Eric Hughes (3,200), Mike Rabold (3,200), Brett Miller (110 and 300 hurdles, pole vault), Kevin Spivey (300 hurdles, 4x400, pole vault).

CLASS A, REGION 2 MEET

WHO: The top four qualifiers from a 30-school, four-district region, including Seven Rivers Christian.

WHEN: Today, 1 p.m. WHERE: The First Academy at Payne Stewart Athletic Complex, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando.

SEVEN RIVERS QUALIFIERS: Rachel Ebert (4x100, discus, 400), Rachael Capra (4x100), Kenzie Rowda (4x100), Nikala Welch (4x100).

CLASS 3A, DISTRICT 5 MEET

WHO: Belleview, Central, Citrus, Forest (Ocala), Lake Weir (Ocala), Lecanto, Springstead and Vanguard (Ocala).

WHEN: Today, 11 a.m. WHERE: Central, 14075 Ken Austin Parkway, Brooksville.

OUTLOOK: Girls - Lecanto is undefeated, but coach Freddie Bullock said it's the first time that none of the Panthers are No. 1 seeds. The squad has won the district or come in second since 1987, with the exception of '88. Bellview and Vanguard will be the top teams. Vanguard is led by junior Kelly Parrish, who won the 1,600 and 3,200 state titles. The Panthers are sparked by Amy Rundio (4x400, 4x800, 800), Tara Haddock (4x400, 4x800, 400, high jump), Lisa Bonadonna (long, triple, high jump, pole vault) and Shaneatha Gates, Kristen Dyer, Sharlyn Aponte and Victoria Mele in distance events and the shot put. Top area runner Taylor Cooke of Lecanto has been out for a month with a foot injury and may compete. For Citrus, watch for Cindy Henry (100, 200, long jump, 4x100), Kayla Mast (100, long, triple and high jump, 4x100), Kaela Fitzpatrick (1,600, 800, 4x400), Marcy Mills (discus), Sarah Morelli (discus), Jesilyn Cortes (discus, shot), Erika Wilson (400) and Amber Hoover (100 and 300 hurdles).

Boys - Lecanto's Nick Norton is the lone returning state qualifier (800). The Panthers' Dan Epstein said it is the first year since he's been coaching that the team has a chance to finish in the top three. "We've done considerably well compared to previous years, because we have people to score in every event," Epstein said. Other Lecanto athletes to keep an eye on are Todd Maloney (4x100, 400, 4x400), Richard Chaney (high jump, long, triple, 110 hurdles, 4x400), Phillip Labarbara (long, triple, 4x100), Brian Burns (pole vault, won seven area meets), Felton Kitchen (110 and 300 hurdles, high jump), Dustin Elder (1,600, 3,200, 4x800), Wayne Saxer (4x800, 400, 800), Joe Carrigan (4x800, 400). Citrus coach Tom Darby said this is the smallest district roster that he's had, with 19 girls and 26 boys. The top 'Canes are Sean Radziercz (100, 200), Dane Moore (400), Dylan McManama (400), Nick Farrington (1,600), Daniel Dorn (110 and 300 hurdles).

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