serra league finals

The Braves were 20 points away from a 3 point victory over Santa Margarita. Instead the 20 points the Braves had anticipated on in the discus and 200 meters never materialized as the Braves earned zero points in the two events and were left to settle for the runner-up spot in league. It is the first time since 2002 that the Braves have failed to earn at least a share of the Serra League title.

The day was not free from bright spots however as the Braves were able to boast four individual league titles among the teams two senior leaders. Daniel Jenkins had a breakthrough day in both the long and triple jumps to capture the league title in both events. His 21 foot 3 inch long jump was good enough to tie him for 10th all time among Bosco's elite while his 43 foot triple jump managed to place him tied for 2nd all time in Bosco history! Senior Emiliano Uranga not only captured two league titles, but also managed four all league medals, one of only two Serra League athletes to accomplish that feat this year. Uranga placed 1st in the 110 meter hurdles (15.70) and set a personal best in the 300 meter hurdles (40.36) while also capturing the 3rd place spot in both the long and trip jumps. Both athletes now look to advance into CIF finals!

Other bright spots for the Braves were the runner-up spot showing by junior Steven Caudillo in the 400 meters, and the 4x100 meter relay of Kenneth Brown, Frank Islas, Matthew Davis and Caudillo earning the runner-up spot after finishing in a huge seasonal best of 43.65. Not to be outdone were a pair of young varsity Braves who stepped up huge this day out to capture all league spots and advance to CIF prelims. Freshman Travion Smith leaped to a huge personal best in the high jump and he cleared 6 feet 0.25 inches to claim the 3rd spot and a trip to the post season. Just as impressive if not more so was sophomore Victor Bonilla who shocked the entire league by capturing the runner-up spot in the 3200 meter race. Bonilla improved 12 seconds to finish in 9:40.56 to place him as the fastest sophomore Brave in the last 20 years at that distance!

Both Junior Varsity and the Freshman-sophomore levels were able to capture league titles this year around, so the future looks solid for the Braves. Notable performances included the double victory for sophomore Raymond Cruces in the 800 and 1600 meters, freshman Roland Simon claiming the top spot in the 110meter hurdles, sophomores Joey Castillo and Ruben Pereyra capturing runner-up spots in the 100 meters and 400 meters respectively, and junior Cory Churner capturing the junior varsity title in the 300 meter hurdles.

Most notable of all the lower level accomplishments was junior Nick Pardo who captured the 100 meters in a huge personal best of 11.47 while also claiming the 200 meter race with another best of 23.95. Pardo would also go on to lead his team in both relays as the 4x100 relay captured the top spot and the 4x400 relay finished third.

CIF-SS PRELIM RESULTS AND PICTURES NOW POSTED.

COACH GREG WELLS

We just received news that long time Loyola HS track and field coach Greg Wells passed away Tuesday, May 10. Wells was a long time friend of the SJB coaching staff and we ask that all in the Bosco family keep Coach Wells, his family and all those in the Loyola family that he touched in your prayers.