San Marcos’ Jacob Snodgress qualified for the state track and field meet in the 800 meters, running a 1:53.4 at the CIF-SS Masters meet in Moorpark on Saturday.
The CIF State meet will be held next weekend at Buchanan High School in Clovis.
“Today was a very physical race for Jacob,” San Marcos track coach Marilyn Hantgin said. “The field was filled with great runners all jockeying for a good position in the race. Jacob battled throughout the race and came out in the top six on to the state championships.”
The Royals’ 4×400 relay team came up just short of qualifying at the Masters meet, finishing seventh. The team consists of Snodgress, Julian Hicks, Jonas Strand, and Justin Hess.
“These boys had a magical season,” Hantgin said, “our new school record holders and a season to remember. They are a special group of boys. I hope they know how proud I am of them and thank them for representing San Marcos with such class. They represent everything we stand for in a student/athlete.”
Santa Ynez’s Giszelle Hrehor finished 12th at the Masters meet in the discus, with a throw of 117-11.
“Coach Gruendyke and I are very proud of Giszelle Hrehor!” Santa Ynez coach Ashley Coelho said. “Not only did she make CIF-SS Masters in the discus, but she also doubled up on sports for the spring season and competed in track and softball.
“This girl pulled off four varsity sports this year, and had an excellent GPA all three seasons. … Takes a special kind of kid to pull this off. She is also the recipient of Athlete of the Year for the Pirates!”