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Dana Hills does something special at CIF Finals
WALNUT - Dana Hills coach Tim Butler has seen his share of amazing races and winning performances throughout the storied history of the Dolphins boys cross country program.
Yet, even he acknowledged the performance put on by his squad in the CIF-SS Division I finals on Saturday will hold special meaning to him.
Squaring off against a tough field that included the top-ranked team in the nation, the Dolphins were the only team to place three runners in the top 20 en route to capturing their third consecutive Division I title at the CIF-SS Divisional Finals at Mt. San Antonio College.
“There’s no doubt this one is special,” said Butler. “We knew our kids had heart and potential and it just amazes me what this team has accomplished.”
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Saturday's results
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Junior Ricardo Campuzano (15:12) led the Dolphins cause by finishing eighth, while fellow junior Connor Kaddatz (15:13) was ninth.
Dana Hills (95 points) capitalized on a key injury to Royal senior Korey Yoacum (concussion) during the race and edged the previously undefeated and unanimous national No.1 Highlanders (101 points).
Trabuco Hills (104 points) finished third overall, led by junior Jantzen Oshier (15:01) who placed fourth.
In the Division IV final, Laguna Beach (27 points) easily outdistanced second place Big Bear (95 points) to win the title, as all five Breaker runners finished in the top 15.
“This group is mature, poised, and executed the race strategy with complete perfection today,” said Breakers coach Dave Brobeck.
Senior Blake Hofmeister (15:23) led Laguna Beach to win by finishing second.
“Our team has been great this season and I think we have a good shot to win at state,” said Hofmeister.
Edison senior Matt McElroy (14:41) posted the fastest time of the day among all county runners, taking third in the Division II finals behind Loyola junior Elias Gedyon (14:31) and Adolfo Camarillo junior Heydon Wolff (14:35).
Led by senior Sean Krinik (15:24), Valencia (119 points) finished second in the team competition behind Glendora (96 points).
St. Margaret’s sophomore Billy Gaudreau (15:52) finished third overall in the Division V final, helping the Tartans (132) finish fourth and qualify for the state competition.
