TOP O.C. RUNNERS TO WATCH
Amanda Gehrich, Tesoro, Jr.: Gehrich qualified for the state championships in cross country and track and field as a sophomore. She placed second at Orange County Championships last year.
Sabrina Hermann, Trabuco Hills, Sr.: Hermann finished seventh at the CIF-SS Division 1 finals last year. She is a main cog for a team that could be better than last year’s team, which ranked second in the county.
Bailee Margolis, Trabuco Hills, Sr.: Margolis finished 18th at the state championships in 2013, and her performance this year might catapult the Mustangs to the top of their division.
Grace Schafer, Capistrano Valley, Sr.: Schafer will be the leader for a Cougars, who could be the best team in the county. She was first-team All-County last season.
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